The 6 Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers - Spring 2021 Reviews

The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is the best waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a floatable design that we've tested. Its small and lightweight design makes it incredibly portable. It even comes with a carrying strap, so you can carry it around with you when you’re on the go. It’s exceptionally well-built, is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, and the manufacturer claims it can even float in water, though we don’t test for this.

It has a fantastic soundstage due to its 360-design, which should help ensure you feel immersed in your audio from all angles. Its sound profile is pretty balanced. However, like most small speakers, it struggles to reproduce low-bass, which may disappoint fans of bass-heavy music like hip-hop or EDM. That said, you can set its EQ to ‘Outdoor Mode’, which can help add more bass to your audio, though we don't test this. It also can connect to two devices at once via Bluetooth, which makes it ideal for listeners who want to switch between different audio sources quickly.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t support voice assistants, which may disappoint some listeners. It also can’t get very loud, which doesn’t make it very suitable for large parties. That said, it has few compression artifacts at max volume, which ensures your audio sounds clean when played at louder volumes.

The best waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a versatile performance is the Sonos Move. This portable, well-built speaker is rated IP56 for dust and water resistance, but we don't test for this. It’s also Wi-Fi compatible and has both Alexa and Google Assistants built-in, who have no trouble understanding you from far away, even in relatively noisier rooms.

Its sound profile is pretty balanced and can produce a deep bass that can please fans of bass-heavy music like Hip-Hop and EDM. You can also customize the bass and treble to your liking thanks to its EQ sliders in its Sonos S2 companion app. Additionally, it has low Apple AirPlay latency, so you can use it to watch movies and videos without having to worry about audio being out of sync with video.

Unfortunately, it has to downmix stereo content to mono which may not sound very immersive. Although it can get decently loud, it has some compression artifacts in the bass range at max volume, so your audio may not sound very clean and clear when listening to music at loud volumes. That said, it’s still a great versatile speaker for both indoor and outdoor use.

The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is the best budget waterproof Bluetooth speaker that we've tested. This small and portable speaker has an IPX7 rating for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. It has an outstanding battery life, lasting over 15 hours on a single charge.

Its mid-range is well-balanced, so vocals and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix. Although it struggles to produce a punchy low-bass, it has a graphic EQ in its companion app as well as preset EQ settings like 'Bass Up' and 'Heavy'. It can get fairly loud, which is nice for playing music at the beach or by the pool. Also, it can play stereo content without downmixing it into mono, so its soundstage feels immersive.

Unfortunately, it doesn't come with any built-in voice assistants, so it relies on the voice assistant from your paired smartphone. It also can't understand you well, even if you're close to it without much background noise. That said, it has a waterproof design and sound customization features, making it a solid choice at a more affordable price point.