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Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL
218 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 218 reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and bass quality. The size and usability also get good opinions, whereas there are some less positive views about the reliability. There are some mixed comments about the price.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.
50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL
alaTest has collected and analyzed 175 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the design and bass quality are on the whole positive. The size and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the reliability and price.
sound, usability, size, bass quality, design
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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by (t3.com)
Beats Pill XL review
Beats Pill gets an upgrade, for bigger, bassier sound
Convenient design ; Powerful sound ; Great battery life
Neglected mids ; No micro USB charging
Jul, 2014
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Expert review by (whathifi.com)
Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL Speaker System overview
BEATS PILL XL SPEAKER WHITE
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)
Beats Pill XL Bluetooth speaker review
Editors' note (June 3, 2015): Apple and Beats have recalled this product due to an overheating problem. Our list of best Bluetooth speakers has plenty of great alternatives in the meantime.
The Beats Pill XL is well-designed with an integrated carrying handle, a robust feature set, including speakerphone capabilities and a USB-out charging port, and strong sound for a portable Bluetooth speaker. Also, battery life is decent at 15 hours.
Speaker requires its own AC adapter (not Micro-USB) for charging; no carrying case included.
The combination of the Pill XL's strong sound, excellent design and feature set make it a reasonable value despite its elevated price tag.
Jan, 2015
Expert review by : Matthew Sparkes (telegraph.co.uk)
Review: Beats Pill XL
With a stylish design, comfortable handle, fantastic batter life and punchy, high-quality sound, the Pill XL is a fantastic product that could easily justify its admittedly high cost over a few summers of barbecues, trips to the beach and lazy days in...
Jul, 2014
Expert review by (engadget.com)
Beats Pill XL review: Dr. Dre's newest speaker is supersized and super loud
Beats Pill XL bests Jawbone's Big Jambox thanks to its clear, well-rounded sound quality.
Stellar sound quality ; Great battery life ; Quick and easy setup ; Simple controls
Relatively uninspired design ; Difficult multi-unit pairing ; Heavy
I went into this review thinking that if nothing else, the Beats Pill XL would be a good choice for playing music at a higher volume than my MacBook Air is capable of. I fully expected it to lean heavy on the bass (which it does) and not much else....
Mar, 2014
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)
Beats Pill XL (review): Bigger Bluetooth speaker justifies its premium price with strong design and sound
We weren't such big fans of Beats' original Pill, but the company's jumbo-size model is well-designed and performs much better.
The Beats Pill XL is well-designed with an integrated carrying handle, a robust feature set, including speakerphone capabilities and a USB-out charging port, and strong sound for a portable Bluetooth speaker. Also, battery life is decent at 15 hours.
Speaker requires its own AC adapter (not Micro-USB) for charging; no carrying case included.
The combination of the Pill XL's strong sound, excellent design and feature set make it a reasonable value despite its elevated price tag.
Jan, 2015
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
Beats Pill XL Review
Dr. Dre's Beats Pill XL delivers thumping, powerful Bluetooth audio in a portable design intended for bass lovers on-the-go.
May, 2014
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)
Beats Pill XL (review): Bigger Bluetooth speaker justifies its premium price with strong design and sound
First, an apology. We're a little tardy in reviewing the Beats Pill XL, the bigger brother to the standard Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker. Part of the reason for that may have been that I was underwhelmed by the original Pill, which was decent enough but...
The Beats Pill XL is well-designed with an integrated carrying handle, a robust feature set, including speakerphone capabilities and a USB-out charging port, and strong sound for a portable Bluetooth speaker. Also, battery life is decent at 15 hours
Speaker requires its own AC adapter (not Micro-USB) for charging; no carrying case included
The combination of the Pill XL's strong sound, excellent design and feature set make it a reasonable value despite its elevated price tag.
Jan, 2015
Partner Source
Expert review by : Darrell Etherington (techcrunch.com)
Beats Pill XL Review: A Great Bluetooth Speaker That Plays Nice With Others
There are so many Bluetooth speakers, you could easily be mistaken for feeling like you're drowning in them
Sync two Beats Pill XL speakers for stereo sound ; Top-notch sound quality
NFC-based speaker pairing can be hit or miss
Beats has done something I thought nigh impossible these days, which is truly surprise me with a Bluetooth speaker. The $299.95 price tag on these things may seem steep, but you’re getting one of the longest lasting (the 15 hours of battery life Beats...
Apr, 2014
Expert review by : Ali Heriyanto (chipchick.com)
Beats Pill XL Review: The Doctor Delivers a Bigger Dosage of Sound
If you thought the Beats Pill was good, but perhaps not big enough on sound, here comes the Beats Pill XL. The Beats Pill XL delivers an extra dosage of power in a significantly larger body, but still maintains its original pill inspired shape, while...
Once again – the pill capsule design is back and looks even better larger. NFC support. 15 hour battery life. Convenient carrying handle. You can charge your devices from the Beats Pill XL. Sound fills a room well. Great sonics with strong mids and...
Takes several hours to warm up the speaker drivers. Only one color available so far
I wasn’t sure what to expect with the Beats Pill XL, as much as I thought the Beats Pill was adorable, how was the Beats Pill XL going to wedge its way in between the smaller Pill and the Beatbox Portable? Well the Beats Pill XL has managed to wrestle...
Feb, 2014
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