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The short answer
Beats Pill wins this comparison. Choose it if you want less weight in your bag. Beats Pill weighs 1.5 lb versus 6.39 lb — 4.89 lb less to carry. Its recorded reference price is $249.96 lower.
JBL
A larger speaker for outdoor gatherings, with a shoulder strap, phone charging and ambient lighting. IP68 protection suits outdoor use; its 6.39 lb weight is the carrying tradeoff.
Bettr Score
66.1/100
Beats
One speaker for Bluetooth listening, USB-C audio and hands-free calls. It can charge your phone, pairs with iPhone or Android, and offers up to 24 hours of battery life.
Bettr Score
75.9/100
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Specification | Beats Pill |
|---|---|---|
$399.95 | Reference price | $149.99 ✓ Winner |
28 hours ✓ Winner | Advertised battery life | 24 hours |
6.39 lb | Weight | 1.5 lb ✓ Winner |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
6.0 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | Class 1 |
Yes | Can charge another deviceTie | Yes |
Yes | USB audio inputTie | Yes |
Yes ✓ Winner | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | No |
No | Floats in waterTie | No |
No | Speakerphone | Yes ✓ Winner |
The buying advice
Choose JBL Xtreme 5 if a longer advertised playtime matters. JBL Xtreme 5 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 24 hours for Beats Pill.
Choose Beats Pill if you want less weight in your bag. Beats Pill weighs 1.5 lb versus 6.39 lb — 4.89 lb less to carry.
JBL Xtreme 5 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 24 hours for Beats Pill. Beats Pill weighs 1.5 lb versus 6.39 lb — 4.89 lb less to carry. The recorded reference-price difference is $249.96.
JBL Xtreme 5 advertises up to 28 hours with Playtime Boost, versus up to 24 hours for Beats Pill.
Beats Pill weighs 1.5 lb versus 6.39 lb — 4.89 lb less to carry.
Beats Pill has the lower recorded reference price: $149.99 versus $399.95, a $249.96 difference.
Beats Pill supports speakerphone calls; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not.
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