Best waterproof speakers 2022: Top portable picks for any budget
Source: Best waterproof speakers 2022: Top portable picks for any budget
(Pocket-lint) – A waterproof top speaker lets you capture your tunes near the pool, in the shower or on expeditions in the great outdoors – all while leaving the device undamaged.
While all speakers offer some level of ingress protection, the dedicated waterproof and weatherproof options we detail below are the only speakers to consider if you want real durability.
This is the absolute best choice for those who plan to use their speaker near water, as they can handle anything from splashes to full submersion.
But even if they all have the power to resist water damage, not all are created equal.
Some serve as clip-ons for bags or shower trays, while others are pill-shaped units that can be easily placed on tables or the floor. For more information on what to consider before you buy, see the section below our tips.
Without further ado, however, let’s dive in and detail some of the best waterproof speakers.
What are the best waterproof speakers? The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 is currently our top pick. But JBL Clip 4, Bose SoundLink Micro, Anker Soundcore 2 and iFox iF012 are also worth considering.
Our Top Picks: Best Waterproof Speaker
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2
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- Great design and tons of colors
- Impressive sound
- Super durable
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Ultimate Ears offers a variety of really tough and durable speakers, but it’s the smallest of its lineup that’s best for most people. The Wonderboom 2 doesn’t mind being submerged in water, yet manages to pack an impressively full sound profile.
You’ll find that its volume can get pretty loud and it’s really easy to pair (both with a phone and a second Wonderboom 2 in stereo) and it even has a sound mode specifically designed for outdoor use, what can be accessible at the base of the speaker.
There are certainly other speakers we’ve tested on this list that outperform them in individual areas, but the Wonderboom 2 is an excellent mix of design, sound, waterproofing and asking price.
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JBL clip 4
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- Handy clip
- Solid sound
- Good battery life and features
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If you need a carabiner-like design that you can take anywhere, consider JBL’s Clip range.
The Clip 4’s IPX67 waterproof rating means the device can survive a 3-foot immersion in water for 30 minutes, while the 10 hours of playtime ensure you’ll have plenty of music on the go, rain or shine.
It’s not the newest device in the Clip line, but it’s both affordable and beautifully designed, with the built-in clip, manual controls, and color variants all making great touches.
Bose SoundLink Micro
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- Tiny size
- Useful strap
- Solid sound
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Bose’s pedigree is well-known and well-deserved in audio, and the same goes for its more portable devices.
The SoundLink Micro is a bit dated these days, but it beats its weight in the sound department and has a superb design that’s easy to carry.
With an IPX7 rating, it can withstand being submerged up to 3 feet underwater for up to 30 minutes, and the design is surprisingly durable — aside from being easy to attach to objects.
The battery also offers six hours of runtime, while two SoundLink Micro speakers can be paired for left-right stereo sound.
Anker SoundCore 2
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- Good build quality
- Nice sound
- Big controls
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Anker has built its name by providing excellent devices at an entry-level price, and the water-resistant Soundcore 2 is no different.
With a 12W speaker, enhanced bass drivers and a digital signal processor packed into the 6.5-inch rectangular design, it’s capable of delivering excellent, punchy sound – especially considering its size.
And with IPX7 protection, it can withstand simple water immersion, as well as splashes, dust and rain. If that’s not enough, the 24 hour battery life is enough to make it an elite choice.
iFox iF012 Bluetooth shower speaker
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- Simple control
- Really small
- Simply clip on
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If you want to sing in the shower without a hint of irony, you can also get a speaker to help you overhear in time. iFox’s tiny dedicated option lets you do just that.
With an IP67 rating, it is able to withstand splashes and even water immersion up to 3 feet. Weighing just under 200g and measuring 6cm in size, it’s great for clipping to your shower tray or wall mounting and blasting through the 5W speaker.
You also get plenty of miles per charge, as the Bluetooth device can deliver around 10 hours of battery life.
Other devices we considered
We’ve spent hours of testing and research trying to figure out what we think are the best waterproof speakers available today. We consider a number of factors when it comes to recommending these speakers – and apply the same criteria when considering a new device for recording. Not everything is judged by our tests either – we also try to factor in consumer ratings, brand quality and value.
Across all of our roundups, there are also many products we test that don’t make the final cut. However, since they might be the right fit for some people, we’ve listed them below.
How to choose a waterproof speaker
There are many speakers out there that make a point of being waterproof. Here are some questions to narrow things down.
What will you use your speaker for?
A waterproof speaker is a nice piece of peace of mind when it comes to outdoor use, but it’s still worth considering why you’d want to waterproof it. Do you often go camping and worried about the humidity? Is it for pumping out tunes by a pool? Or go to the beach?
Knowing your goals can help you determine how much impregnation you need and which speaker type will work best for your needs.
Which size works for you?
One of the variables you will play with will eventually come down to size. A speaker’s size usually corresponds fairly closely to its output, but there’s a more practical side to that decision, and it might be a good idea to consider the dimensions of your options. After all, you don’t want to buy a speaker and then find that it’s a lot bigger than you imagined (although most of the options we’ve picked are pretty small).
Need a clip?
Some of the speakers we’ve picked have a slightly interesting design feature in the form of a clip or strap to make it easier to attach to things. This is great for use in the shower or when you don’t have an easy surface to sit on, but it might not be for everyone.
Before deciding on one, think about whether you would get used to it and whether the impact on the aesthetics of the speakers is important to you.
What’s your budget?
Of course, another important factor in any tech purchasing decision revolves around money — figuring out your budget and sticking to it is a key tactic if you want to avoid paying more than you need to. While none of the speakers we’ve featured here have a truly premium asking price, those wanting a more affordable option should consider that before being swayed by small upgrades that they’re not necessarily making the most of.
More about this story
Every product in this list has been tested in real life situations, just as you would use them in your daily life.
This means that we listened to these speakers for an extended period of time in a variety of circumstances to see how their sound quality fared, both with careful listening and with the presence of background noise. Of course, their waterproofness is also tested to ensure they can withstand everyday use in the rain and wet.
At the forefront of these practical questions are cost and style, with speakers’ price tags and looks important to determining if and how far they make our list.
As with any summary, it’s not possible to provide a list that works for every type of user, but we draw on the experiences and opinions of the broader Pocket-lint team – and thoroughly assess the areas above – to guide our work do best in this regard.
What we always avoid when compiling these tips are unnecessary spec comparisons and marketing lines; We just want to provide an easy to understand summary that will give you an idea of how each speaker is used. Our judgments are brief, but this is for brevity only.
Writing from Conor Allison.
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