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Beats Pill vs Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Beats Pill

Beats Pill

  • 680 g.
  • Up to 24 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • IP67 rating.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
KSh 22,300In Stock
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Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II

Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II

  • 360 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • IP67 rating.
  • 17+ hours.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
KSh 20,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Beats Pill if you want longer battery life (up to 24 hours), faster recharging (10 minutes) and a paired-device voice assistant. Choose the Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II if you want a lighter build (360 g).

Weight

Beats Pill
680 g
Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
360 g

Battery life

Beats Pill
Up to 24 hours per charge
Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
17+ hours

Connections

Beats Pill
Class 1 Bluetooth
Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
Bluetooth 5.3

Audio

Beats Pill
USB-C lossless audio
Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
Marshall Signature Sound

Charging

Beats Pill
10 minutes for up to 2 hours
Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
20 minutes for 5.5 hours

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Beats Pill

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 24 hours (vs more than 17 hours).
  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2.5 hours).
  • Paired-device voice assistant.
  • Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN II

  • Lighter: 360 g (vs 680 g).
  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

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PriorityBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
Portability680 g360 g
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per charge17+ hours
ConnectionsClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours of playback20 minutes for 5.5 hours of playback
SoftwareWorks with the Built-in iOS controls Beats appWorks with the Marshall Bluetooth app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
BrandBeatsMarshall
ModelBeats PillWILLEN II
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Color—Black and Brass or Cream

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
Dimensions219 × 71 × 70 mm (L × W × H)100.5 × 100.5 × 43.4 mm (W × H × D)
Weight680 g0.36 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
BatteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
BluetoothClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 LE
Wired InputsUSB-C audio—
USBUSB-C charging, audio and power-bank output—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingAmplify Mode; Stereo Mode with two Beats Pill speakers—
App SupportBuilt-in iOS controls; Beats app for AndroidMarshall Bluetooth app for iOS and Android
Bluetooth Range—Up to 10 m in free field
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs—Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Auracast-ready
Wi-Fi—Bluetooth-only portable speaker
HDMI—Portable speaker design
Microphone / Guitar Inputs—No microphone or guitar input

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
Voice AssistantPaired-device voice assistantNo built-in voice assistant
Lightshow—No party lightshow
Party Features—Not a party-speaker product
Home Cinema Features—Not a home-cinema speaker
Special Features—Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; built-in microphone for hands-free calls; rubber fastening strap; IP67; Marshall Bluetooth app

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
Speaker ConfigurationRacetrack woofer and tweeterMono; sealed with passive radiator
DriversRacetrack woofer; separate tweeter1 x 2-inch 10 W full-range driver; 2 passive radiators
Audio FeaturesUSB-C lossless audio; one-touch pairing; Find My and Find My DeviceMarshall Signature Sound; sealed with passive radiator; built-in microphone; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready
Frequency Response—75 Hz-20 kHz
Maximum SPL—88 dB SPL @ 1 m
Amplifier—38 W Class D amplifier
Audio Channels—Mono
Sound Modes / EQ—Balanced audio; Enhanced bass

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
Power SourceRechargeable lithium-ion battery; USB-C chargingRechargeable battery / USB charging
Battery LifeUp to 24 hours17+ hours
Fast Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours of playback20 minutes for 5.5 hours of playback
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Charging Time—2.5 hours

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
ControlsMusic/call button; volume buttons; power, pairing and voice-assistant buttonMulti-directional control knob; on/off button; Bluetooth pairing button; battery indication
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsSilicone backing—
Placement / Mounting20-degree upward-facing design; removable carry lanyardFree-standing portable placement

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats PillMarshall BT Speaker WILLEN II
Speaker / SoundbarBeats PillWILLEN II
Power CableUSB-C to USB-C cable; power adapter sold separatelyUSB charging cable
Audio / HDMI CableUSB-C to USB-C audio/charging cableNot applicable
Other AccessoriesRemovable carry lanyard—
DocumentationQuick-start guide; warranty cardQuick Start Guide and safety documentation
Subwoofer—No subwoofer supplied
Remote Control—No remote control supplied
Mounting Accessories—Portable design

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
  • Both use IP67 rating.

In summary

Marshall BT Speaker WILLEN is the lighter option to carry; Beats Pill trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and faster recharging.

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