Will the Beats Pill drop again this Black Friday?
Last year it lost a third. Expect another big cut in 2026.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
A third off in its second Black Friday, reported on 1 December.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a big drop
- Last year's cut was deeper than the cheaper Clip 5's, so Beats discounts it hard
- Out since 2024, so this is its third Black Friday
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Yes. A cut as deep as last year's would bring it close to the price of the smaller speakers here. Paying full price this close to the end of November makes little sense.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
Out since 2024
−40%Likely a big drop
An even deeper cut last year, and it floats. Smaller, with less bass.
JBL Clip 5
Out since 2024
−25%Likely a moderate drop
Half the size and clips to a bag. Fell a quarter last year.
What this means: All three fell by a quarter or more last year. The Wonderboom 4 dropped the most; the Pill is the largest of the three.
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Questions people ask
How much did the Beats Pill drop last Black Friday?
About a third in the US, reported on 1 December 2025. That was deeper than the Clip 5's cut and close to the Wonderboom 4's.
Can the Beats Pill play music over USB-C?
Yes. Reviewers found it sounds most detailed when you play through USB-C, and the same port charges it.
Is the Beats Pill waterproof?
It's rated IP67, so it survives dust and a short dunk in water, like the Clip 5 and Wonderboom 4.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: TechRadar: five-star Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals.