Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Battery | 24 h | 20 h |
| Output power | 20 W | 0 W |
Between the Pill (2024) and BOOM 4, the Pill (2024) comes out ahead in low-end response / battery, while the BOOM 4 wins on several specs. Overall, the Pill (2024) scores 69.5 and the BOOM 4 scores 65 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pill (2024) edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.5 vs 65), but the 4.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pill (2024) if you care most about low-end response / battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are low-end response, battery, output power. The single most decisive one: Low-end response — 30.00 Hz less. 60 vs 90.
The BOOM 4 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable water resistance, stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - Pill (2024) or Logitech - BOOM 4?
Apple - Pill (2024) leads the current Mars Score by 4.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - Pill (2024) if…
Apple - Pill (2024) has the measurable edge on frequency low hz, battery h, output w.
Choose Logitech - BOOM 4 if…
Logitech - BOOM 4 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - Pill (2024) wins
- ▲Low-end response — 30.00 Hz less. 60 vs 90.
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 24 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Output power: 20 W vs 0 W.
Why Logitech - BOOM 4 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 20 Wlead | 0 W |
| Low-end response | 60 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 680 g | 646 glead |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 hlead | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |