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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 6.17 lb — 4.67 lb less to carry. Its recorded reference price is $230.00 lower.
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
Marshall
Long weekends between charges are its main draw: 50+ hours of playtime, plus phone charging. Bass and treble knobs give hands-on control, though the 6.17 lb body is substantial.
Bettr Score
58.8/100
| Beats Pill | Specification | Marshall Kilburn III |
|---|---|---|
$149.99 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $379.99 |
24 hours | Advertised battery life | 50 hours ✓ Winner |
1.5 lb ✓ Winner | Weight | 6.17 lb |
IP67 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP54 |
4 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 2 |
Class 1 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.3 |
Yes | Can charge another deviceTie | Yes |
Yes ✓ Winner | USB audio input | No |
No | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | Yes ✓ Winner |
No | Floats in waterTie | No |
Yes ✓ Winner | Speakerphone | No |
The buying advice
Choose Beats Pill if you want less weight in your bag. Beats Pill weighs 1.5 lb versus 6.17 lb — 4.67 lb less to carry.
Choose Marshall Kilburn III if a longer advertised playtime matters. Marshall Kilburn III advertises up to 50 hours, versus up to 24 hours for Beats Pill.
Beats Pill weighs 1.5 lb versus 6.17 lb — 4.67 lb less to carry. Marshall Kilburn III advertises up to 50 hours, versus up to 24 hours for Beats Pill. The recorded reference-price difference is $230.00.
Beats Pill weighs 1.5 lb versus 6.17 lb — 4.67 lb less to carry.
Marshall Kilburn III advertises up to 50 hours, versus up to 24 hours for Beats Pill.
Beats Pill supports USB audio input; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not. Check source-device compatibility.
Beats Pill has the lower recorded reference price: $149.99 versus $379.99, a $230.00 difference.
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