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Series

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

BOOM1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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.

984-001348, 984-001350, 984-001351, 984-0013522Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026This page lists part number 984-001350. The other colour part numbers come from the retailer pages in the sources.18Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Ultimate_Ears_BOOM_3_Portable_Wireless_Bluetooth_Speaker__Night_Black__984-001348Read 23 October 2026Night Black is part number 984-001348. Lagoon Blue is 984-001350 on the maker page.19Spec databasegearbrain.com/devices/3C308330C41B11EB91B0D0B61C6BC496.htmlRead 23 October 2026Ultraviolet Purple is part number 984-001351.20Spec databasegearbrain.com/devices/081361C5C3FC11EB91B0D0B61C6BC496.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sunset Red is part number 984-001352.

GTIN / EAN

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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.

30 August 20188Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026

Status

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

Available1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026US store sells it at 149.99 USD with an Add to cart button (read 2026-10-23). RTINGS says the BOOM 4 replaced it, but the maker still sells it.

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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Ultimate Ears BOOM 411Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public notice: this speaker was replaced by the Ultimate Ears BOOM 4.21Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-4Read 23 October 2026Trusted Reviews says a successor to the UE Boom 3 finally arrived in the Boom 4.

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.

$149.998Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026Suggested retail price for BOOM 3 is 149.99 USD. US price, tax treatment not stated.

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.

€1509Press articlemobiflip.de/ue-boom-megaboom-3Read 23 October 2026German IFA 2018 launch report: UE Boom 3 costs 150 Euro. Igor'sLAB also gives a German EIA of 150 euros. Stored as the reported 150. No maker euro document was found. Tax treatment not stated.10Reviewigorslab.de/en/ultimate-ears-boom-3-in-test-bluetooth-party-cracker-or-windyRead 23 October 2026Review states an EIA (German list price) of 150 euros.

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.

US1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026US store page, reference market.

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.

Night Black, Sunset Red, Lagoon Blue, Ultraviolet Purple8Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Introducing-Ultimate-Ears-BOOM-3-and-MEGABOOM-3-Packed-With-New-Features/default.aspxRead 23 October 2026Four launch colours: Night (Black), Sunset (Red), Lagoon (Blue), Ultraviolet (Purple). Written as the retailer and archived maker pages write them.

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 pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Maker calls it a super-portable wireless Bluetooth speaker with a carry loop and battery.

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.

Stereo3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker text: stereophonic audio that radiates evenly in all directions. One physical speaker.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Review calls it a stereo speaker with drivers firing in opposite directions.

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.

BUltimate Ears BOOM 3

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Active driver	2	38

Source1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026AUDIO row: two 2 inch drivers and two 2 x 4 inch passive radiators. The 2 inch figure is a nominal class. The lab test measured 38 mm, which is stored. See the Fnac lab source.12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Labo Fnac measured the two active drivers at 38 mm diameter and the passive radiators at 40 x 80 mm. The maker rounds to 2 inch.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Two active drivers firing left and right and two passive radiators below them.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Two 2 inch active drivers, each paired with a passive radiator.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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21Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 202614Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Two passive radiators, one per side.

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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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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90Hz1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Published 90 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance stated.

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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20kHz1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Published 90 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance stated.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Key features: 4 presets and a customized tuner.6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/16007695217943-How-can-I-customize-the-EQRead 23 October 2026Support article: drag the nodes of any EQ mode in the UE | BOOM app. One custom EQ can be saved for BOOM 3.

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

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57Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/discover/c/appsRead 23 October 2026Maker app page describes a fully customizable 5-band equalizer in the BOOM app. Trusted Reviews also counts five bands for BOOM 3.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026App has four presets and a custom setting with five EQ bands.

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.

The Standard, Cramped Spaces, Voices, Bass Jump15Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026App presets: The Standard, Cramped Spaces, Voices and Bass Jump, plus a custom tuner. Maker says four presets.

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.

Yes15Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026The app can link two UE Boom 3 speakers for stereo sound. What Hi-Fi and Expert Reviews say the same.16Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026The Boom app lets you link two Boom 3s for stereo sound. Its tech specs box lists the larger MEGABOOM 3 size and weight, so those values are not used.17Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/ue/1407679/ultimate-ears-boom-3-review-boom-2-successorRead 23 October 2026Two Boom 3 speakers can run as a stereo pair.

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.

PartyUp3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026PartyUp in the BOOM app. Works with BOOM, MEGABOOM and HYPERBOOM speakers.

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.

1503Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Archived page says over 150 speakers. The press release and the support article say up to 150, which is stored.5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026PartyUp pairs up to 150 speakers. Any BOOM or MEGABOOM can join.

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Maker page and Compatibility row: plays audio from Bluetooth devices using A2DP.

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.

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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.

SBC17Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/ue/1407679/ultimate-ears-boom-3-review-boom-2-successorRead 23 October 2026Review: connects through Bluetooth using the SBC codec, with no aptX. Only SBC is stored.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Compatibility row names the A2DP audio profile. Bluetooth version is not published.

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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Yes3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Wireless capabilities: pair up to 8 Bluetooth source devices and connect up to two source devices at the same time.

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

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23Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230314222408/https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/wireless-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connect up to two source devices at the same time. The current US page no longer repeats this line.

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

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45m1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Mobile range of play up to 45 m.

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.

No11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Wi-Fi: No. Bluetooth only.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi.

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.

No13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: the only way to input sound is Bluetooth. The microUSB port is for charging.

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

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No13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: no input other than Bluetooth. No USB drive playback.

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.

BUltimate Ears BOOM 3

Connector	Count	Role
Micro USB	1	Charging input under the rear weather door
Other	1	Charging contacts on the base for the POWER UP dock (sold separately)

Source12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Lab confirms a microUSB port behind the rear cover, no mini-jack, and a port on the base for the Power Up dock.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: microUSB charging port behind a flap and a metal connector on the base for the Power Up dock. No aux input.

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.

No11Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026Public header says Speakerphone: No. Locked numeric cells were not read.

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 button, Bluetooth pairing button, Volume up and down buttons, Magic Button for play, pause and skip, Battery level check (volume up and down together)4Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, volume plus and minus, Magic Button (short press play or pause, double press skip), plus and minus together for battery level.

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.

UE | BOOM4Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026The guide points to the Ultimate Ears BOOM and MEGABOOM app. The support EQ article calls it UE | BOOM.

App platforms

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

iOS, Android5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026Download the BOOM app from the Google Play store or the App Store. The article lists BOOM 3 as supported.

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.

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/19154583137175-How-To-Use-The-Ultimate-Ears-Boom-AppRead 23 October 2026Speaker Updates: a tap in the app updates the speaker.13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: the app can update the speaker software.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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.

15h1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Up to 15 hours on a single charge. Varies with use, settings and environment. No volume stated.

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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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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

Lithium-ion1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded spec table: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery. Capacity and voltage are not published.

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.

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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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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 pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026IP67, can be submerged for up to 30 minutes.

Floats

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

Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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

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Yes1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Page says the speaker passed more than 25 durability tests including multiple drop tests. Archived maker page footnote lists BOOM 3 as drop proof. No drop height is stated.

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.

Fabric loop13Reviewm.gsmarena.com/ultimate_ears_boom_3_review-news-35813.phpRead 23 October 2026Fabric loop on the back.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Small fabric loop on the back for a carabiner. No carabiner included.

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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15.45h12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Labo Fnac average of 15 h 27 min (15.45 h). Volume and source are not published on the page.

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

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87dB12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Microphone at 50 cm. Best level 87 dB at 10 percent distortion, measured at 60, 80 and 100 Hz. The 87 dB is the 100 Hz result. Battery power.

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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BUltimate Ears BOOM 3

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	141

Source12Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/27027-test-labo-de-lultimate-ears-boom-3-des-ameliorations-bienvenues-mais-surtout-ergonomiquesRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth latency of 141 ms. Source device, codec and app are not stated.

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.

Width73Height184Depth73mm(2.9 × 7.2 × 2.9 in)1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded Specs and Compatibility: height 184 mm, width 73 mm. The archived maker page calls 73 mm the diameter, so width and depth are both 73 mm.

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.

608g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Embedded Specs and Compatibility: 608 g (21.45 oz).

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.

Two-tone performance fabric, Rubberised plastic14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-3Read 23 October 2026Top and bottom are rubberised plastic and the main body is a woven fabric.

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.

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Other certifications

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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.

BOOM 3 speaker, Micro-USB cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026Package contents: BOOM 3 Speaker, Micro-USB Cable, Quick Start Guide.

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.

www.ultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-0013501Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.logitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.html2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/bluetooth-speakers/boom-3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker Specs and Details tab: part number, dimensions, weight and the technical specification text.

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.

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-34Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/18601577361559-Getting-Started-BOOM-3Read 23 October 2026Maker Getting Started guide for BOOM 3. No PDF manual was found.

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.

2years1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-3.984-001350Read 23 October 2026

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