Will the Beats Pill drop this Black Friday?
Last year it fell further than every speaker here. Expect another big cut.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
Two fifths off, reported on 1 December.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a big drop
- Its UK cut last year was the deepest on this page
- Out since 2024, a year before the Flip 7, which also fell hard
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Yes. It lost two fifths last November, so buying at full price now could cost you far more than waiting a few weeks.
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.
JBL Flip 7
Out since 2025
−38%Likely a big drop
Nearly as deep a cut, and an even tougher IP68 build.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
Out since 2024
−33%Likely a big drop
Floats and travels well. A third off last year.
JBL Clip 5
Out since 2024
−34%Likely a big drop
The smallest here, with a clip. Also fell a third.
What this means: The Pill fell furthest here last year. The Flip 7 came close; the Clip 5 is the one for a bag strap.
Questions people ask
Does the Beats Pill have an EQ?
No. Reviewers flagged the lack of adjustable EQ, though they liked its detailed sound, especially over USB-C.
How long does the Beats Pill battery last?
Beats claims up to 24 hours, more than the Flip 7's 16 or the Clip 5's 12.
Can I pair two Beats Pills?
Yes, but only with another Pill. Reviewers note it can't join a bigger group of other speakers.
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.