Beats Pill Waterproof Portable Speaker Hits Its Lowest Price, Rare Navy Blue Edition Available at Walmart
Head over to Walmart to get the Beats Pill Waterproof Built-in Microphone Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker for just $100, down from its usual price of $150. That's a discount of $50 and 33% off.
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What makes the Flip-sized form factor work is how simple it feels in daily use. Buttons are easy to find by touch, so you can pause or skip without staring at your phone. The built-in mic handles quick calls when your hands are busy in the kitchen, and voice comes through clearly enough for a quick catch up or a team check in. Since it's waterproof and built to shrug off splashes, you can park it by the sink, the grill, or the pool and keep the music going without hovering over it.
Sound quality leans balanced, which is exactly what you want from a portable. Vocals cut through cleanly, acoustic tracks feel natural, and bass has punch without swallowing the rest of the mix. Set it near a wall for a little extra low end, or keep it in the center of the table for a more even spread. It gets loud for its size, so you can cover a small patio or a hotel room without cranking the volume to the limit. When the night winds down, charging is straightforward and you're ready for the next round.
Little touches help it stay in rotation. The shape doesn't roll around in a bag, the finish resists scuffs, and it's easy to grab with one hand while you're juggling keys and a water bottle. Pairing stays stable across a living room, so you can keep your phone in a pocket or on a charger and not worry about dropouts. If you've got a mix of podcasts, audiobooks, and playlists, it handles them all without fuss, which makes it a practical upgrade over a tinny phone speaker.
If you've been waiting for a go anywhere speaker that sounds good, shrugs off splashes, and plays nice with your phone, this Beats Pill is a strong buy at Walmart for $100 instead of the usual $150.
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