Weight
- Beats Pill
- 680 g
- JBL Charge Essential 2
- 930 g
Speaker comparison
Beats Pill vs JBL Charge Essential 2
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Beats Pill
KSh 22,300In Stock | 02  JBL Charge Essential 2
KSh 20,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Beats Pill if you want longer rated battery life (24 hours per charge), IP67 water resistance and a lighter build (680 g). Choose the JBL Charge Essential 2 if you want a lower price (KSh 2,300 less).
Battery life
- Beats Pill
- Up to 24 hours per charge
- JBL Charge Essential 2
- Up to 20 hours per charge
Water resistance
- Beats Pill
- IP67 rating
- JBL Charge Essential 2
- IPX7 rating
Connections
- Beats Pill
- Class 1 Bluetooth
- JBL Charge Essential 2
- Bluetooth 5.1
Charging port
- Beats Pill
- USB-C
- JBL Charge Essential 2
- USB-C, 5 V / 3 A
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Beats Pill
- Rated for up to 24 hours per charge (vs 20).
- IP67 water and dust resistance (vs IPX7).
- Lighter: 680 g (vs 930 g).
- Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 4 hours).
- Paired-device voice assistant.
- Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
JBL Charge Essential 2
- Lower price: KSh 20,000 (vs KSh 22,300).
- Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Beats Pill | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 680 g | 930 g |
| Output power | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB-C charging | 40 W rated output |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours per charge | Up to 20 hours per charge |
| Connections | Class 1 Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Water resistance | IP67 water and dust resistance | IPX7 water and dust resistance |
| Battery capacity | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery | 7,500 mAh battery |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C, 5 V / 3 A |
| Speaker configuration | Racetrack woofer and tweeter | Woofer, tweeter and dual passive radiators |
| USB | USB-C charging, audio and power-bank output | USB-C charging |
| Voice assistant | Paired-device voice assistant | No built-in voice assistant |
| Placement / mounting | 20-degree upward-facing design, removable carry lanyard | Free-standing portable placement |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
In summary
Choose Beats Pill for longer rated battery life and IP67 water and dust resistance; JBL Charge Essential 2 is the cheaper choice if you do not need longer rated battery life.
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