Belting out a chorus alongside Queen B might be one of your favorite showering activities, but the water exposure and temperature can degrade the speaker providing your backing track. Fortunately, you can pick a product with an IP rating for water resistance, which will provide some protection from everything from water splashes to full immersion, depending on the rating. Still, these ratings don't account for different types of water exposure, such as salty, soapy, or chlorinated water, so it's best to be careful. The best shower speakers will also have portable designs (so they don't take up much space), voice assistants (for hands-free track skipping), and a balanced sound that works for all kinds of audio content. Just don't expect them to be very loud, and remember you'll have to move them elsewhere to recharge the battery.
We've tested over 200 speakers, and below are our recommendations for the best Bluetooth shower speakers. If you're looking for options to take out of the shower, check out our picks for the best Bluetooth speakers, the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, and the best budget and cheap Bluetooth speakers.
All of our recommendations start with the products we've tested. And, they're backed by in-house experts who ensure unbiased, objective data to help you choose the right speaker.
Want to see how we've tested more than 200 speakers? Our How We Test Speakers article walks you through the entire process: from selecting and purchasing products to testing, reviewing, and publishing our results.
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Best Shower Speaker
MusicBuild QualityPodcastsWater ResistanceFloats In WaterVolumein³ ( cm³)Weightlbs ( kg)DirectivitySee all our test resultsVoice AssistantThe Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) is the best shower speaker we've tested. This portable Bluetooth speaker's price can fluctuate a little depending on the color variant, so keep an eye out for a deal. It's worth picking up since it can be submerged in water and even floats. It also comes with a built-in strap, which is handy for hanging the speaker while you rinse off. Bose even says it can withstand drops onto the floor, making it suitable for use in a slippery environment. That said, its build quality isn't as rugged as our mid-range pick, the LG xboom Grab, and its six-hour battery life means it'll need quite frequent recharging.
Still, out of the box, this speaker delivers clear, detailed sound, with a slight boost to the high-bass that can help bring out kicks and basslines. Voices and lead instruments are reproduced with clarity, making the speaker suitable for listening to a wide range of genres. It even comes with a feature that adjusts the sound depending on how you position it, which is handy if you don't have the space to position it horizontally. It also has some voice assistant integration, letting you skip the song with a simple voice command, as long as you have a compatible smartphone.
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Best Mid-Range Shower Speaker
MusicBuild QualityPodcastsWater ResistanceFloats In WaterVolumein³ ( cm³)Weightlbs ( kg)DirectivitySee all our test resultsVoice AssistantOur next pick offers excellent value. In fact, many people will prefer the LG xboom Grab over the Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) for its longer battery life and higher build quality, though it comes in fewer color variants and can't reproduce as much bass. Its water-resistant design makes it a great choice for shower use; it can be fully submerged in water or even float if you prefer to take a bath. Every part of this speaker feels well-built and premium, and there's even a carrying strap so you can tie it to your shower caddy. Its balanced mid- and treble-range reproduction ensures vocals and instruments come through clearly while you're lathering up. Plus, it can go over 10 hours before you need to take it out of the shower to recharge, and there's hands-free voice assistant support if you have a compatible smartphone.
While it can't get too loud, this likely won't be an issue if you plan on keeping it nearby, as it'll easily fill the shower with sound. But if there's one downside to the LG, it's that it has forward-facing drivers, so you'll want to ensure it's positioned so it faces you to get the best sound. If you'd prefer a little more flexibility for positioning, consider the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4. The Ultimate Ears has a 360-degree speaker design that easily fills your bathroom with consistent sound from all angles. That said, it's larger than the LG and doesn't have a microphone, so you can't control your phone's Siri or Google Assistant hands-free while showering.
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Best Budget Shower Speaker
MusicBuild QualityPodcastsWater ResistanceFloats In WaterVolumein³ ( cm³)Weightlbs ( kg)DirectivitySee all our test resultsVoice AssistantThe Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is another great shower speaker available at a more wallet-friendly price. Like our top picks, it's more than suitable for listening in the shower, with protection against water submersion and the ability to float in water. This portable Bluetooth speaker is made of recycled plastic and comes in many colors to meet your preferences. It's lightweight and easy to transport, and its built-in hook means you can hang it from your caddy while you shower. The manufacturer says it can withstand small bumps and drops, too. Its main strengths are its outstanding ability to reproduce audio evenly across different listening angles, as well as its long, 12-hour battery life.
Though it can't offer the voice assistant support you get with the LG xboom Grab, this budget-friendly speaker is a solid choice for all kinds of audio content since it reproduces voices and lead instruments with clarity and detail right out of the box. Its large controls make it easy to adjust the volume while in the shower, and it gets similarly loud compared to the more expensive LG, so it'll easily fill an average-sized bathroom with sound. For the price, it's a versatile pick, but if you're looking for a 360-degree speaker at a slightly lower price, consider the Sony SRS-XB100. The Sony is also similarly well-built and has a handy carrying strap. But it downmixes your audio to mono and can't get as loud as the Ultimate Ears.
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Best Cheap Shower Speaker
MusicBuild QualityPodcastsWater ResistanceFloats In WaterVolumein³ ( cm³)Weightlbs ( kg)DirectivitySee all our test resultsVoice AssistantThe Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go is a great way to listen to your favorite tunes in the shower without breaking the bank. Available at a wallet-friendly price point, this small Bluetooth speaker boasts a solid, sturdy build and protection against water submersion. The large buttons on top of the speaker are easy to identify, so you won't have trouble adjusting the volume or switching songs while in the shower. It also lasts over 10 hours off a single charge, should you plan on stacking some back-to-back sessions in the bath without charging the speakers in between.
Out-of-the-box sound is more than adequate for most audio content, with voices and instruments being reproduced accurately. Of course, since this is a very small speaker, you can't get as much bass out of it as larger picks on this list. It also doesn't have the 360-degree design of the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4, so make sure it's facing you for the best sound. There's also no voice assistant support. But for a speaker that's often on sale for $20, you can't expect too much. And for the price, the Anker is hard to beat.
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Best Smart Shower Speaker
MusicBuild QualityPodcastsWater ResistanceFloats In WaterVolumein³ ( cm³)Weightlbs ( kg)DirectivitySee all our test resultsVoice AssistantSmart speakers let you listen to your favorite tunes while enjoying hands-free control through a voice assistant, and they're especially handy while you're busy in the shower. The Sonos Roam 2 is the best we've tested for this use. Its built-in voice assistant support lets you check the weather, add ingredients to your shopping list, and more while scrubbing in the shower; the mics can also hear you clearly through ambient noise, including the rush of water from the showerhead.
As with other speakers in this article, it can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes. Like other premium devices on the market, this speaker features a room-correction function that optimizes audio reproduction for your bathroom's unique acoustic characteristics. The feature is only available with iOS devices, but Android users can still use its bass and treble adjustments to accommodate changes in your room. That said, the Sonos' battery life is about half that of the cheaper xboom Grab, and it can't quite put out as much punch in the bass. However, if hands-free control is your priority, the Sonos is well worth considering.
Notable Mentions
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JBL Clip 5:
The JBL Clip 5 is a small, portable speaker that's rated for dust and water resistance. Its built-in carabiner lets you clip it to your shower caddy, and it has very good directivity for a small speaker. Unfortunately, its battery life falls a full four hours short of the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go, and it can't float in water the way the Anker can.
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Tribit Stormbox Micro 2:
Unlike the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 supports your phone's voice assistant. So if you want hands-free control at a budget price point, it could be just the shower companion for you. But it can't put out as much bass as the Ultimate Ears, and it lacks 360-degree sound.
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Anker Soundcore Boom 3i:
The Anker Soundcore Boom 3i is the speaker to choose if you do a lot of showering in and around the beach. Its water protection keeps it safe from the elements, and Anker says it's saltwater-resistant. It's also designed to always face up when floating in water, and it has a special mode to help clear any dust out of the enclosure. However, it lacks the LG xboom Grab's voice assistant compatibility and very sturdy build quality.
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Recent Updates
Sep 24, 2026:
We've examined all our picks but have kept them the same, as they already represent the best value picks we have on offer. Otherwise, we've rewritten the text throughout this article to clarify the trade-offs among the different speaker picks.
Jun 18, 2026:
We've streamlined the text so the article is easier to read and provides clearer guidance for making a buying decision. We've also verified our picks are in stock and still relevant for shower use.
Mar 25, 2026:
We've added a note in the text to let our readers know that our top two picks fluctuate in price, but we're keeping them as-is. We removed a reference to the Sonos Roam/Roam SL and also removed the Anker Soundcore Flare 2 and Bose SoundLink Micro from our Notable Mentions.
Nov 24, 2025:
The LG xboom Grab replaces the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4 as our top pick for its voice assistant capabilities, while the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go replaces the Anker Soundcore Select 2S as our cheap pick for its more balanced sound and better build quality. We also removed the 'Best Small' pick since other options on this list cover that. The Sony SRS-XB100 is now a cheaper alternative to the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4. Finally, in our Notable Mentions, we removed the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen 2 and the Anker Soundcore Boom 2, but added the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 and Anker Soundcore Boom 3i.
Apr 01, 2025:
We've checked to ensure our picks are in stock and made small changes to the text for clarity.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best Bluetooth shower 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'd like to choose for yourself, here's the list of all our reviews for speakers with an IPX5 rating or higher for water resistance, from which we've picked the best speakers that can handle the shower. 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.