| Name | Beats Pill | UE Boom 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Medium | Medium |
| MSRP | $149.99 | $149.99 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers | 1× | 2× 2″ |
| Tweeters | 1× | - |
| Subwoofers | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | Not specified |
| Frequency range | Not specified | 90 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Amplify Mode | ✔ (PartyUp, via app) |
| Other (special) audio features? | Speakerphone | Megaphone function |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.3 | ? |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ✔ (calls) | ✔ (megaphone) |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | USB-C audio | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 24 hours | 15 hours |
| Charge time | Not specified | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 23.76 Wh | 11.52 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C | ❌ |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| App? | Beats app | UE | BOOM app |
| Voice assistant? | Indirect control | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 21.9×7.1×7.0 | 18.4×7.3×7.3 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.6×2.8×2.8 | 72.4×2.9×2.9 |
| Weight (kg): | 0.68 | 0.620 |
| Weight (lbs): | 1.50 | 1.37 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP67 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | In hand or lanyard | In hand |
| Color options: | Black, red, gold | 4 colors: Black, blue, red, pink |
| Other features? | - | Floats |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-C to USB-C | USB-C to USB-C |
| Accessories? | Carry lanyard | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | A3211 | S00176 |
| User guide / manual | Online manual | Online manual |
| Official site link: | Beatsbydre.com | Ultimateears.com |
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