Anker (Soundcore)
Anker Soundcore Motion X600
$200
Released 2023
Best Portable Speakers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Beats Pill (2024) is cheaper at $150. Every spec and price links to its source.
Anker (Soundcore)
$200
Released 2023
Beats (Apple)
$150Cheaper
Released 2024
The Beats Pill (2024) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Beats Pill (2024) is the cheaper at $150. The Beats Pill (2024) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $200 | $150 |
| Brand | Anker (Soundcore) | Beats (Apple) |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Battery hr | 12 | 24 |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Drivers | 1 upward-firing full-range (sky) + 2 tweeters + 2 woofers | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Weight (lb) | 4.2 | 1.5 |
| Stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Aux (in) | Yes | No |
| Release | 2023 | 2024 |
Sources — Anker Soundcore Motion X600: digitaltrends.com (verified 2026-06-15). Beats Pill (2024): digitaltrends.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.