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Series

Pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Product family name on the maker page.

Select1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Maker names the Select line. The Select 4 Go is the entry model of that line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MW443LL/A, A321111Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4SX9RC6Read 10 October 2026Amazon US listing for the Matte Black colour lists item model number MW443LL/A. The other colours have their own numbers that were not found.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Safety document names Apple model A3211. Amazon lists MW443LL/A for the Matte Black colour.

A31X1, A31X1012, A31X1022, A31X1032, A31X1062, A31X1092, A31X10Q22Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Public store feed lists SKUs A31X1012, A31X1022, A31X1032, A31X1062, A31X1092 and A31X10Q2. A31X1 is the model on the EU declaration. Two-pack bundle SKUs are excluded. The store text says the latest version, so these SKUs are treated as the Bluetooth 6.0 revision. Old-revision SKUs such as A31X1011 and A31X1021 are left out because the Bluetooth version differs and is not a per-variant field.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021297/en_US/000021297.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity for model A31X1, version V1.0, dated July 2025.

GTIN / EAN

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194644207533, 194644207694, 194644207632, 194644207649, 194644207656, 1946442149752Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the six single-speaker SKUs. Two-pack bundles have no barcode.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 June 20246Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Month of the June 2024 unveiling. Wikipedia also states the speaker was unveiled and released in June 2024.10Press articleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beats_PillRead 10 October 2026Article states the 2024 model was unveiled and released in June 2024.13Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2024 says the Beats Pill was presented that day. 9to5Mac, TechRadar and What Hi-Fi? also date the launch to 25 June 2024.14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/06/25/new-beats-pill-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2024 says the Beats Pill is available to order today for USD 149.99.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026The maker sells the speaker on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026US store shows six colors in stock on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.996Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states a price of $149.99, £149.99 and AU$249. Applies to the US market.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€169.9513Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Official recommended price for Germany is EUR 169.95, with orders from 6 August 2024. Netzwelt and iphone-ticker.de give the same price. Includes VAT. The price is for Germany. Other euro markets were not checked.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page offers US pricing in USD. Launch price evidence covers the US market. Germany is added from the hifi.de source, which gives the German launch price.13Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Article gives an official recommended price for Germany with orders from 6 August 2024, so DE is listed. Other euro markets were not checked.

US2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Matte Black, Champagne Gold, Statement Red1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker colour names Matte Black, Champagne Gold and Statement Red.

Midnight Black, Pearl White, Pearl Blue, Minty Green, Cream White, Purple2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Color options Midnight Black, Pearl Blue, Minty Green, Cream White, Purple and Pearl White.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states form factor portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Maker calls it a portable speaker for showers, camping, hiking and biking.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states the speaker is mono. Two speakers can be paired for stereo, which is stored separately.

Mono4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026A single Select 4 Go does not support stereo sound.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Mono speaker with one full-range driver and one passive radiator.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABeats Pill

Driver type	Count
Racetrack woofer	1
Tweeter	1

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes one reengineered racetrack woofer and one redesigned tweeter. Driver sizes and power are not published.

Bsoundcore Select 4 Go

Driver type	Count
Full-range driver	1

Source4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026One 5W full-range speaker. The driver size is not stored because the guide table lists 1.75 without a unit.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026One 5W full-range speaker.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026One passive radiator.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026One passive radiator.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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5W1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says 5W output. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Audio Output Power 5W.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Output is 5W.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states there is no native equalizer in the Beats app on Android or the Settings panel on iOS. TechGearLab also lists no sound customization.

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-get-the-best-sound-performance-from-my-Select-4-GoRead 15 October 2026Tells users to change EQ presets or customize the EQ in the soundcore app. The number of custom bands for this revision is not published by the maker.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Page advertises a Pro equalizer with finer frequency bands to customize.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Reviewer used a customizable 9-band EQ on firmware 3.4.0, the Bluetooth 5.4 revision. The band count of the current revision is not confirmed, so it is not stored.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

Amplify Mode, Stereo Mode1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker calls Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode extra play modes. Both need two Beats Pill speakers.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Amplify mode plays the same audio from both speakers. Stereo mode plays left and right channels. Both need two Beats Pill speakers and cannot run at the same time.

soundcore Signature, Balanced, Treble Boost, Bass Boost3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026The app offers four EQ presets soundcore Signature, Balanced, Treble Boost and Bass Boost.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Stereo Mode splits audio between two Beats Pill speakers into left and right output.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Stereo mode splits audio between two synced speakers for dedicated left and right output.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page describes TWS pairing for stereo separation. It also says the latest version cannot be TWS-paired with older versions.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two identical speakers pair as left and right channels. The current device cannot be TWS paired with previous batches, which are identified by the 7th SN digit.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Amplify Mode, Stereo Mode1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker names Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode for linking two Beats Pill speakers.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide describes Amplify mode and Stereo mode for two Beats Pill speakers.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS)1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026TWS for two speakers.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026TWS mode only.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide describes a group of two Beats Pill speakers. The Android app guide says to add a second speaker.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states two Pill speakers can be paired in Amplify or Stereo Mode and that several cannot be linked.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Yes7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.36Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Bluetooth 5.3. What Hi-Fi? states the same version.

6.03Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Version 6.0.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-features-have-been-upgraded-in-the-new-version-of-Select-4-GoRead 15 October 2026New version uses Bluetooth 6.0. The old version is Bluetooth 5.4 and the maker lists no other hardware change.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Japan page says Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states only SBC and AAC are supported. What Hi-Fi? states the same.

SBC, AAC7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Supported codecs SBC and AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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30m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Range 30m / 98 ft.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/06/25/new-beats-pill-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Article says AirPlay would need Wi-Fi, which the Beats Pill does not have.15Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists the ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks as a missing feature.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states high-resolution lossless audio from a laptop or other compatible device over the USB-C cable.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states lossless audio is available from the USB-C cable.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABeats Pill

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input, USB audio input, power-bank output

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states USB-C universal charging, USB-C audio and charging a phone from the speaker over the same USB-C port.

Bsoundcore Select 4 Go

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026One USB-C charging port. The guide shows no other connector. No power-bank output is documented.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the speaker does not support Aux mode.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states users can take calls from the speaker.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states Beats Pill can be used as a speakerphone and to control calls, with microphone mute during a call.

No4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026No built-in microphone and no phone calls.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026No built-in microphone.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Siri, Google Assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states the voice assistant is activated from the paired speaker. The assistant runs on the connected phone. Names Siri and Google Assistant come from the TechGearLab spec table.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states users can use Siri from the speaker. The assistant runs on the connected phone. Google Assistant comes from the TechGearLab spec table.9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists Siri and Google Assistant via a connected phone.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Voice assistant, Music and call controls, Volume up/down1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a center button for music and call controls, volume up and down buttons and a system button for power, pairing and voice assistant.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Beats User Guide describes a power button, a center button for play, pause, next and previous track and calls, and volume up and down buttons.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, TWS pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Factory reset3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button table. Reset is Bluetooth plus Volume Up held for at least 8 seconds. Volume buttons adjust volume.9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021296/en_US/000021296.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls match the current guide.

Companion app

Beats8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states Android users download the Beats app from the Play Store. iOS uses the system Settings panel and has no separate app.

soundcore3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026soundcore app with EQ presets, auto power-off time and voice prompt settings.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Works with the soundcore app.

App platforms

Android8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026The Beats app is stated for Android only.

iOS, Android4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026App is available for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/update-beats-dev3381eab1b/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states firmware updates are delivered over the air on Apple devices and in the Beats app on Android.7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states over-the-air updates arrive automatically on iOS. Android users use the Beats app for the same.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update prompt appears when the speaker connects to the app.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Firmware is updated from the soundcore app.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table lists battery capacity. The speaker charges through USB-C.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

24h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. SoundGuys and Wired state the maker figure is at 50 percent volume.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states up to 24 hours of playback with a full charge. Battery life depends on settings, environment and usage.

20h1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says up to 20 hours on a single charge. The FAQ gives 40% volume in Balanced EQ mode.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says up to 20H, varies by volume level and music content.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours at 40% volume in Balanced EQ mode. Varies with content, custom EQs and volume.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours. Varies with volume and source.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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2,400mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Battery Capacity 2400mAh/3.65V.

Nominal battery voltage

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3.65V3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published together with the capacity. Wh is not published.

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/beatspill-safety-and-handling-devd07ce1bf0/webRead 10 October 2026Safety guide says the battery should only be repaired by a trained technician. It is not documented as user-replaceable.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

2.5h7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states a full charge from empty takes around 2.5 hours. Charger rating is not stated.

4h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Charging Time 4H. FAQ says around 4 hours with a certified 5V/1.5A charger.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Around 4 hours with a certified 5V/1.5A wall charger.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026About 4 hours.

Quick charge duration

10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 10 minute charge.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states a 10 minute charge for Fast Fuel.

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

2h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 10 minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states a 10 minute charge provides up to 2 hours of playback.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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5 V DC, 1.5 A3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Power Input 5V 1.5A. The adapter data in the guide is for the optional Anker A2337 and is not the speaker input.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Names a certified 5V/1.5A wall charger.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

45W12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Document says charger power must be between 15 W (required by the radio equipment) and 45 W to reach maximum charging speed. The 45 W maximum is stored, in line with other speakers that publish this declaration. It is not a calculated adapter rating.

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USB Power Delivery charging

Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Document says the device supports USB PD fast charging under USB PD Specification Revision 3.1.

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Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states the phone can be charged from the speaker over USB-C. Output power is not published.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Charge Beats guide states Beats Pill can charge other devices such as an iPhone, Beats headphones or a laptop over USB-C.

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states IP67 dust and water resistance.

IP671Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says IP67 protection and immersion up to 3.3 ft deep for 30 minutes.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Waterproof Level IP67.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ writes IPX67 and tells users to seal the waterproof cover. The guide and store page say IP67.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026IP67.

Floats

No9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists Floatable as No.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says the speaker can even float.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Reviewer says it is dustproof, waterproof and floats.

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Removable lanyard1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a removable lanyard.

Loop strap1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page mentions the included strap.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Loop attachment to clip to a backpack.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Select_4_GoRead 15 October 2026Loop strap for hanging or clipping to a bag.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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86.8dB13Reviewouteraudio.comRead 15 October 2026Reviewer volume test reliably reached 86.8 dB at 1 m. Test music, weighting and power source are not stated. The unit was the Bluetooth 5.4 revision reviewed in 2024. The maker says the new revision differs only in the Bluetooth chip.

Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width219Height70Depth71mm(8.6 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists length 21.9 cm, width 7.1 cm and height 7.0 cm. The speaker lies on its long side, so length is stored as width_mm, maker width as depth_mm and maker height as height_mm.

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WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

680g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states 24 oz / 680 g.

265g(9.3 oz)7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Japan page says about 265 g. Strap inclusion is not stated.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Review header lists 263 g. The maker figure of about 265 g is stored.

Body materials

Silicone backing, Metal grille1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a soft-grip silicone backing. The metal grille comes from What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes a metallic grille.7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review describes a metal grille at the front and grippy silicone across the back.

Fabric, Rubber11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Enclosure wrapped in durable fabric with a rubberized control strip and rubber feet.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Select_4_GoRead 15 October 2026Fabric-wrapped body with a rubberized control strip and rubber feet.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA321112Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Beats Pill safety and handling document, FCC and ISED section: A3211, FCC ID BCGA3211, IC 579C-A3211.

2AOKB-A31X19Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021296/en_US/000021296.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick Start Guide A31X1 (2024 print) lists FCC ID 2AOKB-A31X1. The guide of the Bluetooth 6.0 revision does not print the ID, so the ID is assumed to be unchanged.

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EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU)10Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021297/en_US/000021297.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration to Directive 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU.

In the box

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In the box

Beats Pill speaker, Removable carry lanyard, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker box list. The USB-C power adapter is sold separately.

Select 4 Go speaker, 30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Speaker, 30cm A-C cable and Quick Start Guide. Wall charger not included.

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Exact current Beats Pill page, the 2024 model. The page shows a current sale price, which is not used as launch price.

us.soundcore.com/products/a31x10211Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/web2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Beats User Guide page for the Beats Pill.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide A31X1 dated 2026-05-15 on the Soundcore support page. It is the Bluetooth 6.0 revision. The 2024 manual says Bluetooth 5.4.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states a one-year limited warranty. US market.

1.5years8Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty table lists speakers, all series, 18 months from purchase. The multi-language quick start guide shows a 24-month figure that includes 6 extra months after member registration in Japan. US statutory rights are excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.