Soundcore Anker 3
Score: 88/100
Beats Pill
Score: 90/100Rankings
The renewed Beats Pill in Champagne Gold offers a full-day battery, IP67 protection and versatile USB-C functionality, with a design focused on durability and ecosystem integration. Its fixed sound profile and lack of advanced Bluetooth codecs keep it from being a high-end audiophile speaker.
The Soundcore Anker 3 offers a powerful 16 W output, USB-C fast charging and IPX7 durability while maintaining a 24-hour battery life in a compact, lightweight design. Its Bluetooth range is modest and it lacks some premium features, but it delivers strong sound for its price tier.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 24 hoursbest | |
16 wattsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 Hzbest | — |
13,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 hours | 2.5 hoursbest |
| ↓ lower better | 372 gbest | 970 g |
— | 1 metersbest | |
10 metersbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Charging Time (hours) | 4 hours | 2.5 hours |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 18 months | 3 months |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
Weight (g) | 372 g | 970 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers describe the Soundcore 2 as a budget-friendly powerhouse that combines solid audio performance, rugged IPX7 durability, and an impressive 24-hour battery life, noting the lack of modern charging and app-based EQ as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the speaker for its rich sound, long battery life and rugged waterproof design, while common complaints focus on bass distortion at high volumes and the desire for app-based EQ controls.
Professional reviewers praise the 2024 Beats Pill as a major step forward, highlighting its impressive bass, IP67 durability, 24-hour battery, and seamless integration with Apple and Android ecosystems. While they note the lack of an EQ and advanced codecs, they consider these drawbacks minor compared to the speaker's overall performance and feature set.
Everyday users echo the experts, lauding the deep bass, long battery life, and the convenience of reverse charging. Common complaints focus on the fixed sound profile, missing high-resolution codecs, and visibility of the buttons in low light.
“Great sound for the price”
“Battery lasts forever”
“Survived drops and rain”
