Bluetooth speakers are already one of the quickest and simplest ways to listen your music wherever you go. We’ve already listed the best Bluetooth speakers you can get today, but what if you need one that will survive a drop into a lake?
Some people for one reason or another don’t really plan on taking their Bluetooth speaker swimming with them, regardless it’s still nice to know it can survive a spilled drink or an accidental drop into a sink or a pool.
Surely, waterproof speakers of the past didn’t sound quite as nice as non-waterproofed ones, over the years they have slowly improved. Now, they not only sound amazing, but they have much longer battery life and some are even portable enough to fit into your gym bag.
There are many waterproof Bluetooth speakers for sale today, so which one should you pick? Don’t fret, we’ll go over the best waterproof speakers for you, so that you’ll know exactly which waterproof speaker fits your needs the best. Let’s jump in.
Here’s a quick glance at our top 10 best waterproof Bluetooth speakers list:
1. JBL Charge 3
2. UE Wonderboom
3. UE Boom 2
4. Fugoo Style
5. UE Megaboom
6. Bose SoundLink Color II
7. UE Roll 2
8. Fugoo Go
9. Philips BT6000
10. Creative Muvo Mini
Below you'll find our choices in full detail. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Shoot us an email.
The JBL Charge 3 gives us an attractively inexpensive package. The battery can last more than 20 hours, can charge your mobile device in a pinch, offers the sturdiest bass of any speaker in this list and is even available at a very reasonable price. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly the most lightweight speaker, as it is quite bulky, but bass heads, who don’t mind lugging around a the extra heft of a larger speaker, should put the Charge 3 at the top of their list.
Read the full review: JBL Charge 3
Ultimate Ears will always make it every one of our lists of best Bluetooth speakers, and this time is no different, as UE Wonderboom easily earns its place near the top of our list of best waterproof speakers as well. This small speaker sits well above its weight class, not only featuring weighty bass for a speaker so small, but music also sounds balanced and smooth. You can even pair the Wonderboom with two devices simultaneously. Even if it doesn’t have the largest soundstage and doesn’t have a speakerphone option, the Wonderboom still hits all the right marks.
Read the full review: UE Wonderboom
The UE Boom 2 is the older brother of the UE Wonderboom, featuring even more precious volume and clearer detail. It also lasts about 25% longer than the Wonderboom and includes handy features, like NFC and aux-in, for legacy devices. It’s a little larger and heftier, but with that added bulk it does boast longer battery life. (Oh, and if you want even more umph, the Megaboom – again from Ultimate Ears – is a fairly sweet choice, as well.)
Read the full review: UE Boom 2
If you still don’t know about Fugoo, you’re certainly missing out on some of the best waterproof speakers in the world. The Fugoo Style not only offers the longest battery life of any speaker on this list, (40 hours!) it also comes in at a tiny one pound. Fugoo’s design philosophy is to offer different ‘jackets’ (Style, Tough or Sport) to fit around its ‘core’ speaker to fit different styles. The Fugoo Style offers a great blend of size, sound fidelity and battery life for an affordable price.
Read the full review: Fugoo Style
The UE Megaboom is at the very peak of Ultimate Ears’ line of waterproof Bluetooth speakers. Its larger size means that the Megaboom can get loud and can last up to 20 hours at a sensible volume. Bass is stronger and richer than its smaller UE Boom 2 and Wonderboom brothers. This is the speaker for anybody who wants to really blare their music at a party. For people who want to save some cash, however, the JBL Charge 3 is half the price and performs similarly.
Read the full review: UE Megaboom
Bose is well known for making fantastic sounding audio equipment, and the SoundLink Color II is no different. This small speaker packs a stealthy punch, providing deep bass with a nice impact, but it obviously can’t match the sound of the larger speakers in this list. Now, while the SoundLink Color II sounds great, you should note that it’s not entirely waterproof. It’ll survive splashes and rain, but you don’t want to drop it in the bath.
Read the full review: Bose SoundLink Color II
The UE Roll 2 offers a unique disk form factor that’s perfect for taking to the pool. The speaker comes with its own float, which lets you listen to and control your tunes in the pool, something no other speaker on this list can do. It might not sound quite as good as the UE Wonderboom, as it’s lacking in the bass department, but it’s still a solid sounding speaker. If you don’t care about the form factor and float, however, the UE Wonderboom is the better buy.
Read the full review: UE Roll 2
The Fugoo Go is a unique Bluetooth speaker that comes with a built-in bungee cord, like the UE Roll 2, to help you mount it to different things. The Go can also pair with another Go speaker to play in stereo, something that other speakers on this list can’t do. Sure, UE allows you to pair up multiple speakers for more volume, but you won’t get true stereo playback. While we recommend the Fugoo Style for its class-leading battery life and excellent sound, the Fugoo Go is a good alternative for a lower price.
Read the full review: Fugoo Go
The name ‘BT6000’ doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but this Philips speaker offers a lot for the price. Since it’s a couple of years old now, the BT6000 can also be found for quite a discount, adding to its value. Sure, it might not have the longest battery life and lacks bass at low volumes, but it still sounds great among the newer competition. But, like the Bose SoundLink Color II, users should note that this is a splash-proof only speaker, so don’t dunk it in the pool.
Read the full review: Philips BT6000
Like the Philips, the Creative Muvo Mini is a couple of years old now but can still stand up to modern competition. This tiny speaker offers impressive sound and is quite a bargain. We loved it for its 10-hour battery life, balanced sound and affordability. Creative didn’t skimp on features either with this budget speaker, offering NFC and aux-in, something that not every speaker on this list offers.
Read the full review: Creative Muvo Mini
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