Beats launched a special Pokémon-themed version of its portable Pill speaker on October 15. The official collaboration page is available in the US for the model bearing Pikachu and Mimikyu patterns. $149.99 gives price. The gray body of the speaker brings together the drawings of the two characters on the same grid. The new package focuses on the design and box contents rather than changing the technical specifications of the speaker.
The special edition’s gray carrying strap is accompanied by a Poké Ball ornament. In addition, there are Beats and Pokémon stickers in the box. The brand also includes a moving part in the packaging. So collaboration doesn’t just consist of character printing on the speaker.
Beats lists Apple and Target in the US as its sales channels. Apple and Argos are on the list in the UK, and Apple and Douyin are on the list in China. However, the announcement does not announce a sales date or local price for Türkiye. The US price also does not indicate the possible sales price in Türkiye.
On the other hand, the Pokémon version, Pill’s Up to 24 hours battery life and maintains an IP67 dust and water resistance rating. Beats’ battery life claims are based on Apple’s testing with specific volumes and content. Conditions of use, device settings and environment may change this period.
Beats Pill supports audio streaming and phone charging via USB-C
The product’s technical sheet explains its one-tap pairing support with iOS and Android devices. The speaker also works with the compatible platform’s device discovery service. In addition, the USB-C connection allows high-resolution lossless audio transfer in addition to charging. You can charge the connected phone from the speaker’s battery.
There are two different options for those who want to use two Batteries together. Amplify mode allows two speakers to play the same sound together. In contrast, Stereo mode distributes the right and left channels to separate speakers. Therefore, pairing two devices is not limited to a single use that reproduces the same sound.
The pill is approximately 21.9 centimeters long and weighs 680 grams. Additionally, Beats gives up to two hours of listening time with a 10-minute quick charge. However, water resistance is not considered a permanent feature and may decrease over time. The company also continues to warn against charging the speaker when it is wet. Stocks and sales channels of the Pokémon version may vary depending on the country.