Whether you want to host a pool party, listen to your favorite tunes in the backyard, or spice up your next hike, an outdoor speaker is a great way to bring audio with you on the go. Many portable Bluetooth speakers on the market are battery-operated, allowing you to use them outside without needing to plug them into an outlet. Plus, their sturdy and solid designs help withstand the bumps and falls that come with an active lifestyle, and they even boast IP ratings for dust and water resistance to help them withstand the elements. We've also tested a few speakers that blend into your landscaping, which is a neat touch. However, the scope of our testing hasn't expanded to speakers designed for permanent outdoor use, so you'll want to remember to bring them inside at the end of the day, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
We've tested over 180 speakers, and below, you'll find our recommendations for outdoor speakers. To learn more about choosing a speaker, check out our Bluetooth speaker buying guide. Otherwise, we have recommendations for the best portable Bluetooth speakers, the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, and the best small Bluetooth speakers.
Quick Look
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Best Outdoor Speaker
The JBL Boombox 4 is the best outdoor speaker we've tested. It's great for listening to music wherever you go, whether you're soaking up some sun in the backyard or relaxing at a campsite over a long weekend. It's also designed to withstand the elements: it's rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, and it even floats. Its solid and sturdy build gives it a great feel, and with a built-in handle, you can carry it around with one hand. Since it lasts for over 40 hours on a single charge, you don't have to worry about getting it back to a power outlet for a recharge very often.
Granted, this Bluetooth speaker is larger than some of the other picks on our list, but it pays off in terms of sound quality. That's especially true in the bass range, as the speaker's deep thump and rumble really bring genres like EDM and hip-hop to life. There's even a graphic EQ with presets on hand to customize its sound. If you want something a little lighter for longer treks outdoors with a slightly smaller form factor, it's worth checking out the Bose SoundLink Max. The Bose is a fair bit lighter and more portable. However, its 15-hour battery life is much shorter than the JBL, and it can't get as loud.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Outdoor Speaker
The Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is another premium speaker that's great for listening to your favorite tunes outdoors. While more affordable than the JBL Boombox 4, it still offers a range of premium features to enhance your listening experience. Notably, it's also rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, and it comes with a built-in handle to facilitate carrying. Again, it's a little larger than the more budget-friendly picks on our list, but you may find it's worth the trade-off. Thanks to its larger size, it can produce more thump and rumble in the low bass than smaller speakers.
This speaker also comes with many premium sound enhancement features, like an Adaptive EQ room correction tool that automatically optimizes its sound based on the acoustics of your listening space. As a result, it can bring the best possible sound to larger and more open spaces like your backyard and smaller rooms like your bedroom. A graphic EQ is also available for manual customization. It lasts around 15 hours off a single charge, which isn't as long as the more premium JBL, but it's still long enough for a languid day at the park. If you're looking for longer battery life in a more portable package than either of our top picks, consider the Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM. Since it's smaller than the EPICBOOM, it can't get as loud or put out as much bass, but it still performs well, and its 21-hour battery life is handy for camping trips.
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Best Mid-Range Outdoor Speaker
Looking for an even more affordable speaker to bring outside? Check out the EarFun UBOOM X. This versatile device is great for indoor and outdoor use. With its nearly 40-hour battery life, you can easily take it to the park for an afternoon with your friends before bringing it back home to relax and listen to music in your living room. Plus, it's sturdy enough to endure some exposure to the elements while you're outside, thanks to its IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Like those Fords of yore, you can get this speaker in any color so long as it's Black.
The EarFun has a decently balanced sound that reproduces everything from EDM to podcasts with satisfactory accuracy and clarity. And if you prefer a different sound, you can reach for the 30+ EQ presets, or make your own using its 10-band graphic EQ. Granted, it doesn't have a room correction tool like the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM, so it sounds slightly different depending on your space. It's also fairly bulky. It features a similar boombox-style design to the JBL Boombox 4, but at this price point, many people appreciate a speaker that can be easily carried in a purse. If that's you, check out the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4, which is much more portable than the EarFun. It also has a 360-degree design, which means your audio sounds the same regardless of your listening angle. But it can't get as loud, and its 20-hour battery life is about half of what the EarFun offers.
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Best Budget Outdoor Speaker
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is one of the best outdoor Bluetooth speakers we've tested in the budget range. For an affordable price, this compact yet powerful speaker allows you to take your music with you wherever you go. Thanks to its lightweight and compact design, you can carry it around in one hand or clip it to your bag using the included strap. It's an especially great option for the pool since it's rated IP67 for dust and water resistance and can float. This iteration of the popular portable speaker features over 13 hours of battery life and the welcome addition of USB-C charging.
While its sound quality isn't as impressive as our top picks, it still performs well compared to similarly priced models. Since it's much smaller than the EarFun UBOOM X, it's not a surprise that it can't reproduce as deep a bass, so you'll notice kick drums in your favorite techno tracks have less punch. It also lacks a companion app, so there's no EQ available to customize its sound to your preferences. Still, it reproduces voices and instruments with clarity. The speaker's Outdoor mode is even designed to add a little extra crispness to the mix when you're in a larger, more open-air space, which is a cool touch. It's a standout pick if you're on a tighter budget.
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Best Cheap Outdoor Speaker
If you're looking for a simple speaker that won't break the bank, the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go is our top cheap outdoor speaker. It comes in a small and lightweight frame that makes it easy to carry around with you, whether to the balcony, backyard, or park. It even has a handy carrying loop, making it easy to attach to your bag or coat to keep the tunes flowing while you're on a long walk. Its IP67 rating for water resistance keeps it safe from exposure to rain and dust. While its 10-hour battery life can't quite match that of the more premium Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4, it's still enough juice to get you through a long day at the park.
Despite its wallet-friendly pricing, this speaker has some cool features to help it stand out. It's one of the few speakers we've tested in this price range to offer a graphic EQ for sound customization, which is a nice touch. And the WONDERBOOM 4, you can pair this speaker with another unit to spread sound throughout your backyard. Overall, its sound quality is solid for the price, with a relatively balanced mid-range that represents both voices and instruments accurately, so it's a suitable choice for most audio. But given its small size, you won't hear as much punch in the bass as you will with the larger speakers on this list.
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Best Speaker For Outdoor Decor
The Pohopa EF-B210G is one of the only speakers on our list designed for 24/7 outdoor use. This option comes in sets of two, each with built-in LED lights that illuminate your space at night, giving them some additional functionality. Simply connect your phone to the speakers via Bluetooth to stream music from your phone or laptop. With an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, these speakers are more than capable of withstanding the elements. Plus, their stylish design makes them a discreet addition to your outdoor living spaces, like your patio, porch, or pool deck.
However, like most outdoor decor speakers we've tested, these devices prioritize design over sound quality. They're more than suitable for most casual listening sessions. However, if you're an astute audiophile, you'll notice a muddier and more cluttered sound than with more premium speakers like the JBL Boombox 4. Additionally, without customization tools, you don't have a way to adjust their performance. If you're not too concerned about the fidelity of audio reproduction, they're still a great choice, and you won't have any trouble hearing your music or podcasts through the speaker.
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Best Outdoor Smart Speaker
Check out the Sonos Move 2 for one of the best wireless outdoor speakers with voice assistant support. This speaker is the next generation of the original Sonos Move, and while it retains a similar design, it adds an additional tweeter for an improved sound with stereo content. Available in several colors, this speaker is both sleek and sturdy, making it a perfect fit for your home decor and ideal for use outdoors. It's rated IP56 for dust and water resistance and can withstand some drops and falls. Since it's battery-powered, you don't have to worry about finding an outlet to plug it into when you listen to your favorite tunes. But at around 10 hours of continuous playback, that battery life is shorter than similar-sized speakers on this list.
Built-in Alexa makes it easy to control this speaker using your voice. It can pick up on your commands from far away, even if you're at a noisy park or camping site. The microphone mute button is also available for more private moments. This speaker is also a great choice for connecting with other smart products. It pairs with other Sonos speakers to spread audio throughout your backyard or simultaneously play music in different spaces. If you're looking for a smaller smart speaker for outdoor use, consider the Sonos Roam 2. It doesn't get as loud as the Move 2, and its sound quality isn't quite as impressive, so it may or may not be worth the trade-off in size, depending on how you plan to use it.
Notable Mentions
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Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM:
The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM is a portable Bluetooth speaker that can get incredibly loud with less compression than the JBL Boombox 4. It also offers a better soundstage, so audio sounds fairly similar regardless of your listening angle. But its battery life is around half that of the JBL, and it's not as resistant to the elements as our pick.
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Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen):
The Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) is a well-built portable Bluetooth speaker that the manufacturer advertises as floatable. However, unlike the EarFun UBOOM X, it downmixes stereo content to mono, which isn't as immersive. Its battery life also doesn't last as long.
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Anker Soundcore Boom 3i:
The Anker Soundcore Boom 3i is a portable speaker that makes a great beach companion. It stands out because it's specially made to be saltwater resistant and has a special Buzz Clean mode to shake sand out of the enclosure. But it can't get as loud as the EarFun UBOOM X, and its 15-hour battery life is much shorter than our pick's.
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Anker Soundcore Boom 2:
The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is a budget, boombox-style portable speaker. While it lacks the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4's exceptional build quality and directivity, it has a slightly better bass response and can get louder (although there's some compression at max volume). Additionally, it can be connected to the companion app to access features such as a graphic EQ and presets.
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Alpine Corporation Solar Bluetooth Rock Speaker:
The Alpine Corporation Solar Bluetooth Rock Speaker is designed to resemble a rock, blending seamlessly with outdoor landscaping. It features a solar panel on top, so its battery nearly never drains when exposed to sunlight. However, it downmixes stereo content to mono to play it, which isn't as immersive. It also doesn't produce as extended a low-bass as the Pohopa EF-B210G speakers.
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Limitless Innovations TikiTunes:
The Limitless Innovations TikiTunes is a cheap outdoor speaker designed to look like a tiki torch. It has a built-in amber light that mimics a flickering flame. However, it has an uneven sound profile and doesn't come with any customization features. It also doesn't get as loud as the Pohopa EF-B210G speakers, and its battery doesn't last as long.
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Recent Updates
Nov 11, 2025:
The JBL Boombox 4 is our new top pick for its lighter design compared to the JBL Boombox 3, while the EarFun UBOOM X and Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go are our new mid-range and cheap picks, respectively. Finally, we removed the Sony ULT FIELD 7 from our Notable Mentions, but added the Anker Soundcore Boom 3i for its beach-friendly features.
Mar 17, 2025:
We've made minor edits to the text for clarity, but our picks haven't changed.
Dec 18, 2024:
The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4 charges via USB-C, so it replaces the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 as our mid-range pick. The Anker Soundcore Select 2S is our new pick in the cheap category because it performs similarly to the Anker Soundcore 3 but at a lower price point. We also added the Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM as an alternative to the Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM for anyone looking for a long battery life in a portable package. Finally, the Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) replaces the first-gen Bose SoundLink Flex in our Notable Mentions.
Sep 27, 2024: We've updated this article to feature the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 as our budget pick due to its inclusion of USB-C charging and other minor performance upgrades. Otherwise, we've made no changes to the picks.
Aug 30, 2024: We've added a comparison to the Bose SoundLink Max in the Best Outdoor Speaker pick due to its more portable size. We've also added the Sony ULT FIELD 7 as a Notable Mention due to its solid outdoor performance.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best outdoor Bluetooth speakers for most people to buy, according to their needs. We factor in the price (cheaper speakers win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no speakers that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to choose for yourself, here's the list of all our reviews for speakers, sorted by their outdoor performance. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect speakers. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection.