The 5 Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers Reviews - Winter 2021

The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is the best waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a floatable design that we've tested. This compact speaker has an IP67 rating and is advertised to float in water, although we don't currently test for this. It has a well-built design, as well as a carrying strap so you can easily take it with you on-the-go.

This eye-catching speaker has a balanced sound profile suitable for most audio content. Although it lacks low-bass right out-of-the-box, there's an 'Outdoor Mode' EQ preset available, which is advertised to help bass reproduction. Thanks to its 360-degree design, it also has a wide and immersive soundstage. Its over 12 hours of continuous playback time should last through long days outdoors, and you can pair it with up to two devices at the same time.

Unfortunately, it doesn't get very loud, which may not be suitable for large or noisy parties. It also doesn't support voice assistants, and latency on iOS and Android is fairly high, so your audio may be slightly out of sync when streaming video. However, if you're looking for a speaker that can float in a pool, it's a suitable choice.

The best waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a versatile performance is the Sonos Move. Thanks to its IP56 rating and battery-powered design, it feels well-built and is suitable for outdoor use. It also has a unique charging base station, so you can easily move it indoors without worrying about battery life.

It has a very well-balanced sound profile, and it can reproduce quite a bit of deep bass. If you prefer a different sound, it's compatible with the Sonos S2 app, which offers bass and treble sliders so that you can adjust its sound profile. It's also Wi-Fi compatible, so you can connect it to your home network, and it has low latency using Apple Airplay, which is great if you like to stream video without noticeable audio lag. It has Alexa and Google Assistant built-in, and it can understand your commands even if you're far away or in a moderately noisy environment.

That said, it has to downmix stereo into mono to play this content, which is disappointing if you're looking for a more immersive sound. Even though it can get decently loud, there are also compression artifacts at max volume. However, this portable, Bluetooth speaker offers versatile performance and can easily be used outside or indoors.

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

It has a well-balanced mid-range, so it can accurately reproduce lead instruments and vocals. While it struggles to produce low-bass, it has a graphic EQ in its companion app that lets you customize its sound or choose from preset EQ settings like 'Bass Up' and 'Heavy'. It can get fairly loud, which is useful if you want to play music at the beach or in a large room. Since it can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono, its soundstage is perceived as immersive.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have a built-in voice assistant, relying on your smartphone's voice assistant. It also can't understand you well, even if you're close by in a quiet room. That said, if you're shopping on a budget, this speaker's waterproof design and sound customization features make it a suitable choice.