The Beats Pill is the rebuilt portable speaker from Beats by Apple, and this is the Matte Black version. The Beats Pill plays for up to 24 hours, is rated IP67 for dust and water, plays lossless audio over a USB-C cable and can charge your phone from its own battery. It works with iPhone and Android, with one-touch pairing and Find My on both.
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Beats Pill Sound: Racetrack Woofer and 20-Degree Tilt
Beats built this generation around a bespoke racetrack woofer that, according to Apple, moves 90% more air than the previous Beats Pill, driven by upgraded neodymium magnets with 28% greater motor force. A redesigned tweeter sits in its own housing to reduce distortion, and the driver array is angled 20 degrees upward so the sound is aimed towards your head rather than at the table.
Apple does not publish a wattage or frequency-response figure for the Beats Pill, so there is no number to compare with other speakers. What the design tells you is that it is tuned to sound fuller than its size on a desk, a kitchen counter or a picnic blanket, not to fill a large hall.
Up to 24 Hours, Fast Fuel and Charge Out
Apple rates the Beats Pill at up to 24 hours of continuous playback. That figure comes from Apple’s own April 2024 testing with a 358-track playlist at 50% volume; louder listening shortens it. When the battery runs low, Fast Fuel gives up to 2 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge.
Charging uses USB-C, and a USB-C to USB-C cable is in the box, but the power adapter is sold separately. The same port also works in reverse: connect your phone with a USB-C cable and the speaker charges it from its own battery, a feature Apple calls Charge Out.
Lossless Audio over USB-C
Plug the Beats Pill into a Mac, PC or other compatible device with a USB-C to USB-C cable and it plays high-resolution lossless audio, skipping Bluetooth compression completely. Apple notes that in this USB-C audio mode the speaker powers off automatically when you unplug the cable.
Over Bluetooth, the Beats Pill uses Class 1 Bluetooth on version 5.3 for a longer, steadier connection than typical Class 2 accessories. It also works as a speakerphone for calls and can bring up your phone’s voice assistant.
Amplify and Stereo Modes
With two Beats Pill speakers, Amplify Mode plays the same audio through both for a bigger sound, while Stereo Mode splits the audio into dedicated left and right channels, which suits films on a laptop or music in a larger room. The second speaker can be any colour; Apple sells the Beats Pill in Matte Black, Statement Red and Champagne Gold.
Why Matte Black
Matte Black is the neutral choice in the range. It sits beside a TV, a laptop or gym gear without drawing attention, and a dark matte finish hides everyday marks better than a light one. If the speaker is going to travel in a bag, to the gym or to the beach, black is the colour least likely to look worn after a few months.
The removable lanyard and soft-grip silicone backing are the same on every colour, so you can hang it from a bag strap or a tent pole, or lay it flat on its back.
IP67 and Everyday Use
The Beats Pill is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, so sand and pool splashes are within its rating. Dry it before charging, and rinse off salt water or chlorine after a day at the beach or the pool.
The controls are simple: a centre button for music and calls, volume up and down, and a system button for power, pairing and the voice assistant. At 680 g and 21.9 x 7.0 x 7.1 cm, it fits in the side pocket of a backpack.
Who This Is Not For
If you want a wired 3.5 mm input for an older player or a TV, Apple lists none for the Beats Pill; the only wired connection is USB-C. Apple also does not list a user-adjustable EQ, so the sound is used as Beats tuned it.
It is not a party speaker for a large garden either: one Beats Pill is sized for a room or a small group, and Apple publishes no power rating. Anyone who wants a light show, a microphone input or a much louder speaker should look at a larger party model.
Buying the Beats Pill Matte Black in the UAE
The Beats Pill in Matte Black is delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with a 1-year warranty from Totot. Defective or non-compliant items can be returned within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Beats Pill (2024)
- Colour: Matte Black
- Speaker system: Racetrack woofer and redesigned tweeter, angled 20 degrees upward
- Output power: Not published by Apple
- Battery life: Up to 24 hours of continuous playback (Apple testing at 50% volume)
- Fast Fuel: 10-minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback
- Charging: USB-C; power adapter sold separately
- Charge Out: Charges a phone over USB-C
- Wired audio: Lossless audio over a USB-C cable
- Bluetooth: 5.3, Class 1
- Water and dust: IP67
- Multi-speaker: Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode with a second Beats Pill
- Calls: Speakerphone; voice assistant access
- Compatibility: iOS and Android; one-touch pairing; Find My (Apple) and Find My Device (Android)
- Dimensions: 21.9 x 7.0 x 7.1 cm
- Weight: 680 g
- In the box: Beats Pill, removable lanyard, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, warranty card
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from Apple’s UAE product page and Apple Support, together with the official Beats Pill page on beatsbydre.com. Full details are published on the Apple (AE) product page.
FAQ
How long does the Beats Pill battery last?
Up to 24 hours of continuous playback, based on Apple’s testing at 50% volume.
Does the Beats Pill work with Android?
Yes. It supports one-touch pairing and Find My Device on Android, and one-touch pairing and Find My on iPhone.
Is a charger included?
No. The box includes a USB-C to USB-C cable, but the USB-C power adapter is sold separately.
Is it waterproof?
Yes. It is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance.
Can I pair it with a red or gold Beats Pill?
Yes. Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode work with a second Beats Pill in any colour.
What is the speaker wattage?
Apple does not publish a wattage figure for this speaker.
Browse more in our Portable Speaker range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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