The 6 Best Shower Speakers - Spring 2021 Reviews

The best shower speaker we've tested is the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2. This small speaker is fantastically built, rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, and the manufacturer advertises it can even be submerged in water, though we don't currently test for this. Thanks to its 360-degree design, it also has a fantastic and spacious-sounding soundstage.

Its out-of-the-box sound profile is reasonably well balanced, making it suitable for listening to a wide variety of audio content. It also comes with an 'Outdoor Mode' EQ preset to help boost the bass in your audio; however, we didn't test this. Additionally, it also has an exceptional battery performance with a battery life that can last just under 13 hours from a single charge, making it suitable for long listening sessions.

Unfortunately, it doesn't support voice assistants which can be disappointing to users who regularly rely on them for support. Like most speakers its size, it also struggles to reproduce low bass with the deep thump and rumble fans of bass-heavy music tend to enjoy, and aside from its 'Outdoor Mode' preset, it doesn't have any audio customization features. That said, if you're looking for a good speaker you can use in the shower, it's still a solid choice.

The best shower speaker with a hangable design that we've tested is the JBL Clip 4. This small and compact Bluetooth speaker has a carabiner hook built into its top side so that you can easily hang it to your shower head. Although we don't currently test for it, it's also rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, so it can be submerged in water up to a depth of one meter for up to 30 minutes.

It comes in a variety of colors so it's easy to find one that matches your style. It has a very well-built design that feels sturdy and durable. Despite its small size, it has a decently wide and spacious soundstage to help immerse you in your audio. It also has a very long Bluetooth range, so you don't need to worry about having your smartphone nearby for it to still receive audio input. While its battery life is only around 5.5 hours, it turns off after 20 minutes if you don't have any audio playing, which helps save its battery life if you forget to turn it off.

Unfortunately, like most small speakers, it really struggles to reproduce a thumpy low bass while vocals and lead instruments sound a bit muddy. It also doesn't get very loud either, and there are compression artifacts at max volume. Still, if you're looking for a portable and lightweight speaker that you can hang in your shower, it's a solid choice.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST is the best shower speaker for music that we've tested. This 360-degree Bluetooth speaker offers an outstanding soundstage that makes your music sound clear, wide, and immersive. It's also rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, so you can submerge it in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to one meter. However, we don't currently test for this.

Thanks to its neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, it's suitable for a variety of musical genres. While some users may find it lacks a thumpy low-bass out-of-the-box, it's compatible with the Ultimate Ears companion app, which offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can tweak its sound to your liking. It has a good Bluetooth performance, and its built-in Alexa voice assistant can hear you clearly, even if you're far away.

Unfortunately, its 8.1-hour battery life falls short of its advertised 16 hours, which is a little disappointing. Although the speaker can get pretty loud, there are also some compression artifacts at max volume. Still, this speaker offers a customizable and immersive audio experience for those who like to listen to music in the shower or bath.

The best speaker for shower use that we've tested in the budget category is the Anker Soundcore Motion+. This small Bluetooth model has an IPX7 rating for water resistance, so you can submerge it in water at a depth of up to one meter for 30 minutes, though we don't currently test for this. It's meant to be placed horizontally, so you can keep it on a nearby counter or shelf while you shower.

It has a well-balanced mid-range, so it can clearly reproduce vocals and lead instruments. Due to its underemphasized treble range, higher frequencies may be perceived as dark or veiled. Fortunately, its companion app has a graphic EQ that lets you customize its sound profile to your liking. Also, it can play stereo content without downmixing it into mono.

However, even with its BassUp feature turned on, it struggles to produce low-bass, so you don't feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy genres like EDM or hip-hop. While it can get quite loud, there's also some compression present at max volume. That said, this speaker is well suited for playing music in the shower at a more affordable price.

The best cheap shower speaker that we've tested is the Sony SRS-XB12. This small Bluetooth option has a sturdy build and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, so you can submerge it in water for thirty minutes at a depth of up to one meter, though we don't currently test for this. It also comes with a strap that you can use to hang it in your shower without taking up too much space.

It has a balanced mid-range, so vocals and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix. Although it has to downmix stereo content into mono, its directivity is good, resulting in a wide and spacious soundstage. Its battery also lasts for over thirteen hours, so you don't need to recharge it too often when using it in the shower. It's also compatible with Siri and Google Assistant from your paired smartphone, though it may have trouble understanding you.

Unfortunately, it really lacks low-bass, so you don't feel the punch and rumble in bass-heavy music genres like EDM or hip-hop. It also lacks an EQ for adjusting its sound profile, and it doesn't get very loud. That said, if you're shopping on a tight budget, this speaker is suitable for use in the shower.