The 6 Best Shower Speakers - Summer 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 Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is the best hangable shower speaker that we've tested. This small, well-built speaker is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, and the manufacturer even advertises that it can be submerged in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes, though we don't currently test for this.

It comes in three colors and has a built-in carrying strap and a carabiner hook, so you can easily hang it in your shower. It has an excellent soundstage that can be perceived as open and wide, thanks to its 360-degree design. It also has a somewhat boomy sound profile that adds some extra bass to the mix, though this can slightly muddy vocals and lead instruments, which may overwhelm some users. Thankfully, it comes with EQ presets, as well as a 'Beosonic' sound customization feature you can use to tweak its sound to your liking.

Unfortunately, it doesn't get very loud, and there are some compression artifacts at max volume that can affect the clarity of your audio during louder listening sessions. Like most small speakers, it also struggles to reproduce the deep thump and rumble in low-bass, which may disappoint some fans of bass-heavy music like hip-hop and EDM. That said, this sturdy speaker is still a good choice if you're looking for one to hang in your shower.

The best shower speaker for music that we've tested is the Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST. This amazingly built speaker has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and the manufacturer claims it can even be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to one meter, though we don't test this. Thanks to its 360-degree design, it also has an incredible soundstage that can be perceived as wide and spacious-sounding.

Out-of-the-box, it has a neutral sound profile, making it suitable for listening to a wide variety of music genres. Like many small speakers, it struggles to reproduce low-bass, so you can't feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like hip-hop and EDM. Fortunately, its companion app features a graphic EQ and presets you can use to customize its sound to better suit your preferences. Additionally, this speaker has Alexa built-in, has no trouble understanding you from far away, and you can even mute its mic when you no longer want it to listen to you.

Unfortunately, while it can get pretty loud, there's some compression present at max volume, so your audio may not sound as clean at louder volumes. Also, although it's advertised to last up to 16 hours from a single charge, it only lasted a little over eight hours in our tests. That said, battery performance can vary depending on your usage, so your experience may differ. If you're a music-lover looking for a speaker you can use in the shower, this customizable speaker is still a solid choice.

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 Anker Soundcore 3. This decently well-built speaker is rated IPX7 for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. It's exceptionally portable and comes with a carrying cord you can use to hang it in your shower.

Its balanced mid-range ensures vocals and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix, making it suitable for listening to dialogue-centric content like audiobooks and podcasts. It struggles to reproduce low-bass, so you can't feel the thump and rumble in bass-heavy music. However, its companion app features a graphic EQ you can use to tweak its sound to your liking. It also has an outstanding battery life that lasts over 13 hours from a single charge.

Unfortunately, it doesn't get very loud and has some compression artifacts at max volume that can affect the clarity of your audio during louder listening sessions. It also has poor directivity, resulting in a soundstage that can sound narrow and directional. That said, if you're looking for a cheap shower speaker, it's still a solid choice.