Beats' classy Bluetooth speaker has dropped to just $99 and for that money, it's a tasty little Pill to swallow

So many albums about pills, no? There's Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill, Neil Young and Crazy Horse's Psychedelic Pill, Maroon 5's Red Pill Blues, and Cage the Elephant's Neon Pill – oh, and let's not forget P!nk's 2001 banger, Just Like a Pill.

But thanks to this tasty little Amazon pre-Black Friday deal, Beats' capsule-shaped Bluetooth speaker is currently a very easy Pill to swallow – and it will bring you musical satisfaction for years to come.

Right now, the Beats Pill is just $99.99 (was $149.95) at Amazon US, a deal that isn't available in the UK or in any other major region, at the time of writing.

That means you can get it for well over 33% off – or $50 that gets to stay in your wallet for something else ahead of the upcoming deals bonanza. As with all deals, I can't tell you how long it'll last, but it is available on all colorways – even my favorite 'Champagne Gold' finish – which I like to call 'Champagne Supernova', after another great song from my youth…

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Beats Pill: was $149.95 now $99.99 at Amazon

There's just so much to love about the Beats Pill. Of course, it supplies fantastic audio, but it also has an iconic look, plenty of battery life, charging out for your devices, USB-C audio passthrough and stereo pairing to two of them. Although it has very briefly dipped to just $79.99 before now, this tidy saving is still a great deal rarely seen, especially on the more popular finishes – oh yes, this time the saving applies to all colorways rather than just the two gray finishes.

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In my Beats Pill review (published soon after its release in 2024, because yes, this is the newest version of the Beats' iconic Pill lineup) I praised this classy little model for its detailed, layered audio – especially in USB-C mode.

The imposing bass output is also a big plus, as well as the expansive soundstage (for such a portable baguette-like speaker, you understand) and solid dynamics.

But there's more. Its 24-hour battery life and IP67 dust- and waterproof rating also beat several rivals at this new price-tag, and its onboard mic means it'll even work as a speakerphone when you're at your desk, which is a perk few Bluetooth speakers offer these days.

Honestly, I already felt that the Beats Pill represented good value-for-money at the point of release, so grabbing it for 33% off (and long before the madness of Black Friday) is a very sensible option, I think.

Any drawbacks? Well, daisy-chaining is limited to two Pills rather than a plethora (but you can create a great-sounding stereo pair for your desk, for this money) and there's no adjustable EQ. Also, while I like the chic, minimal button design, it's a solution that occasionally struggles under the weight of multiple jobs. But this is nitpicking, isn't it? It's still a solid deal on an iconic little design that'll sound much better than most things you can buy for the price.

Not quite the model you're after? That's fine, our mini roundup of the 4 best small and affordable Bluetooth speaker models in 2025 will help you out – or see our best Bluetooth speakers guide for bigger models and options for a multitude of uses, from picnics to huge Halloween parties.

The best Bluetooth speakers for all budgets

➡️ Read our full guide to the best Bluetooth speakers
1. Best overall:
JBL Flip 7
2. Best cheap:
JBL Clip 5
3. Best high-end option:
Bang & Olufsen A1 3rd Gen
4. Best party speaker:
Tribit Stormbox Blast 2

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