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If you’re looking for the best waterproof bluetooth speaker, then you’ve come to the right place. Not only do we tell you the best deals you can get online, we’ve even found some incredible budget speakers with great sound.
Top Bluetooth Shower Speakers Compared
What is a Bluetooth Shower Speaker?
Bluetooth speakers allow you to play your favorite tunes (and sing along to them!) anywhere in the house, streaming the music from a laptop or smartphone to wherever you are.
And when your bluetooth speakers are waterproof, wherever you are even extends to everyone’s favorite music stage – the shower! (Have you noticed how perfect the accoustics are in your bathroom? Who needs Autotune?)
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows communication between two devices that are not connected to one another but are in reasonable proximity. Bluetooth speakers that are designed for the beach or for bathroom use are always waterproof and sometimes shock-proof.
So choose a playlist on your cellphone (I’ve got a killer selection called ‘Power-Shower ballads’), hop in the shower/bath, and your favorite songs immediately start blaring. Commence the sing-a-long!
Remember that music sounds better with a rain shower head!
When you’re looking for bluetooth speakers to use in the shower, do make sure they are waterproof, and don’t be tempted to go for something cheaper that may not be suitable for a bathroom environment.
#5: Most Lightweight: iFox iF012
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This portable speaker is perfect for the bathroom because it is 100% waterproof and fully submersible. Other gadgets are only water-resistent. This means, they can only be exposed to so much water before it gets to the electronics.
The iFox iF012, though, can even be thrown into a swimming pool or a bathtub. It will simply float and carry on blaring your favorite songs.
Pros
- 100% submersible and waterproof
- Satisfactory sound
- Strong suction cup
- Easily paired with both Apple and Android phones
- No signs of wear and tear on the one I have; durable so far
Cons
- Bass is lacking
- Slightly more expensive than other items on this list
Read my full review HERE.
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#4: Most Affordable: VicTsing Waterproof
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This is an affordable wireless speaker that is splashproof so it could be used either in the shower or poolside.
The VicTsing speaker comes in a choice of four bright, fun colors, and gives strong sound for its size.
While the battery life isn’t great, the manufacturer is very quick to replace faulty units. As with many of the cheaper bluetooth speakers, these products often don’t seem to be particularly durable.
Although, if you are simply looking for a bluetooth speaker to use on your poolside summer vacation, this should meet your needs just fine.
Pros
- Good customer service
- Affordable product
- Powerful for its size
Cons
- Not particularly durable
Value For Money?
For a basic bluetooth speaker to take on vacation or use by the pool, this model is affordable and suitable.
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#3: Most Portable: Soundbot SB510 Water Resistant
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This is a very reasonably priced water resistant bluetooth speaker that comes in a variety of bright, cool colors, so there’s bound to be a speaker to suit your style.
The Soundbot speaker features a USB charge point and fixes to a bathroom wall with a suction pad.
It is, however, more “splash resistant” than water resistant. It definitely won’t survive being fully submerged and seems to have an issue with holding charge after a few uses.
However, Soundbot (manufacturer) are very good at replacing faulty products and their customer service is friendly and easy to deal with.
Pros
- Excellent customer service from Soundbot
- Bright, fun colors
Cons
- Doesn’t seem to hold charge well
Value For Money?
This is a cheap priced bluetooth speaker, and may be a good buy to use whilst travelling.
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#2: Most Durable: AQMAIS Sport II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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This is a rugged and fully waterproof speaker that can be used as part of a pair of bluetooth speakers to provide a surround sound experience.
AQMAIS sport features hands-free operation and produces a high-quality strong sound.
Owing to being designed for toughness and impact endurance, the speaker is somewhat heavy so it would probably be better suited to being placed on a counter top, rather than hung from a bathroom wall.
The manufacturers are very quick to respond to complaints and replace faulty units, and are committed to customers having the best experience possible.
Pros
- Fully water resistant
- Impact resistant
- Excellent audio clarity
- Excellent customer service from manufacturer
Cons
- Heavy
- Short battery life (although battery is lithium-ion rechargeable)
Value For Money?
This may be considered a little pricey for some but if you’re looking for a durable, fully waterproof bluetooth speaker, this may well be worth the price tag.
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#Best Overall: Cambridge Soundworks
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Cambridge Soundworks is an affordable, portable bluetooth speaker that is splashproof and shock resistant making it ideal for poolside vacations and camping trips, as well as the shower.
It provides clear, strong sound, and good bass quality, although – as seems to be a feature of bluetooth speakers – the battery life isn’t great. However, at this price, that needn’t be too much of an issue.
While the shape of this speaker might make it a little awkward for wall mounting, it would look just fine on a bathroom counter. Also, if you were camping, for example, it should fit easily in the larger pockets of cargo pants or in a rucksack side pocket.
Pros
- Very good sound quality; good bass
- 20 hours on a single charge
- 100 foot bluetooth range
Cons
- Not fully submersible unlike the iFox iF012
Value For Money?
If you’re not planning to dunk your speaker in a pool, this very affordable water-resistant bluetooth speaker is a good buy for its great sound.
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Summing Up
The models in our list of the best bluetooth shower speaker options definitely have their downsides. However, consider how you’re going to be using your device.
In my case, I have a special spot in my bathroom for my speaker — a sort of alcove where I can’t easily splash it but still situated near enough to me for good accoustics. And when I know I’m going to be splashing water, I just make sure I have the shower curtain closed.
For bathtub baths, well, you’re not going to be playing with it like a rubber duck, are you? Although, an accidental dunking IS possible if you decide to hold it and then it falls into your sudsy bath water. (Just… don’t do that…)
The battery life is an issue if you are lazy/forgetful about charging devices but if you don’t stay for hours on end in the bathroom, you shouldn’t have to charge every day.
In the end, a bath or shower with your favorite music is just oh-so worth it. So go for it! Life pro tip: sing like nobody’s listening.
Author: Philip Andrew
A writer and teacher who enjoys lazing around and building winter nests out of duvets. “Most are too itchy. You’ve got to be picky.” His goal is to create a complete home spa for 24/7 access to rest and relaxation. Next on the agenda: a barrel sauna for the garden. Connect with Philip on Twitter @completehomespa.