Hanging out poolside, at the lake, or on the beach just isn’t the same without your favorite playlist setting the soundtrack. Unfortunately, your current speaker is clunky, heavy, and needs to be plugged into the wall. (Let’s also not even mention the fact that it might completely croak if it encountered the slightest bit of moisture.) If you can relate to this sad audio scenario, then we hate to break it to you, but you’re in desperate need of a waterproof Bluetooth speaker.
Besides protecting your beats when a sudden shower rains down on your backyard barbecue, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker gives you the freedom to throw an epic pool party without worrying about your clumsiest friend destroying your expensive new device when they accidentally fumble it into the deep end. Some portable outdoor speakers even float in the water, which is not only convenient for quick recovery, but also turns it into a cool feature piece to show off to your guests. Read more…
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BEST FOR A POOL PARTY
UE Wonderboom 2
A great option all around for quality sound and effective portability.
- Weight: 15 ounces
- Battery life: 13 hours
- Waterproof rating: IP67
- Wireless range: 100+ feet
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BEST INDOOR/OUTDOOR COMBO
JBL Charge 4
Ideal for flexible living and use, it can easily move from inside the house to the backyard.
- Weight: 3.3 pounds
- Battery life: 20 hours
- Waterproof rating: IPX7
- Wireless range: 30 feet
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BEST FOR CAMPING
Altec Lansing IMW479 Mini LifeJacket Jolt
Great for folks who are passionate about both the outdoors and on-the-go tunes.
- Weight: 1.43 pounds
- Battery life: 16 hours
- Waterproof rating: IP67
- Wireless range: 100 feet
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BEST FOR THE SHOWER
Bose Soundlink Micro
Take your daily routine to the next level with this perfect little shower speaker.
- Weight: 10.2 ounces
- Battery life: 6 hours
- Waterproof rating: IPX7
- Wireless range: 30 feet
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BEST FOR BATTERY LIFE
Tribit XSound Go
A waterproof Bluetooth speaker with the outstanding quality you'd expect from a speaker at least twice its price.
- Weight: 13.4 ounces
- Battery life: 24 hours
- Waterproof rating: IPX7
- Wireless range: 100 feet
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BEST FOR HIKING
JBL Go 3
Fun and portable, this little Bluetooth speaker is ideal for outdoor adventures.
- Weight: 7.4 ounces
- Battery life: 5 hours
- Waterproof rating: IP67
- Wireless range: 32 feet
