Like its predecessor, the smaller Beats Pill,
the Beats Pill XL is shaped like, well, a pill. It's an oblong cylinder
with rounded edged measuring 13.3 inches long and 4.1 inches in
diameter and weighing a fairly hefty 3.3 pounds. It's black, with a
metallic grille covering the four drivers (one midrange and one tweeter
for each of its two channels), with a lowercase red "b" logo that acts
as a combination Play/Pause Track and Call Answer/End button (a built-in
microphone gives the Pill XL speakerphone functionality).
Along the back of the speaker, the rounded contour becomes hollowed
out for a built-in handle that also serves as a stand, and houses all of
the connection ports and other controls. On the left end of the handle,
a rubberized cover protects a 3.5mm Aux input, a 3.5mm Aux output, a
USB connection for charging mobile devices, and a micro USB port
reserved for firmware updates. A connection port for the included power
adapter, as well as a Bluetooth status indicator, sit next to the other
ports but unprotected by the rubber cover. On the right side of the
handle, a battery status indicator sits next to controls for Volume
(which work independently of your mobile device's Volume controls), and
Power, along with an NFC button you tap to pair NFC-enabled devices.
Pros:Intense bass response.
Powerful audio performance. Portable. Aux inputs and outputs for
versatile playback options. Built-in speakerphone. Can charge external
devices.
Cons:
Minor distortion on seriously deep bass at top volumes. A bit overpriced.
Bottom Line:Dr. Dre's Beats Pill XL delivers thumping, powerful Bluetooth audio in a portable design intended for bass lovers on-the-go.
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