The 6 Best Shower Speakers - Fall 2021 Reviews

The best Bluetooth 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 Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST is the best shower speaker for music that we've tested. This well-built speaker is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. It also offers outstanding voice assistant support with Alexa built-in and can understand you from far and in noisy environments.

Overall, it has a neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, making it suitable for listening to a wide variety of audio content. Like most speakers its size, it struggles to reproduce the deep thump and rumble that fans of bass-heavy music tend to enjoy. Fortunately, There's a graphic EQ and presets available on its companion app which you can use to tweak its sound to your liking. This speaker can also get pretty loud and has excellent directivity resulting in a wide and open-sounding soundstage.

Unfortunately, there are some compression artifacts present at max volume that may affect the clarity of your audio during louder listening sessions. It also may currently be difficult to find in stock, though we'll update the article if it gets discontinued. That said, this versatile speaker is still a solid choice if you're looking for a speaker to use while you're in the shower.

The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is the best budget shower speaker that we've tested. This small Bluetooth speaker with RGB lights is rated IPX7 for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. You can also pair it to another compatible speaker to create a stereo pair or to multiple other speakers when you want your audio to fill a large room without increasing its volume.

With its default EQ and BassUp features enabled, it has a well-balanced mid-range, so vocals and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix, though higher-pitched vocals and instruments may sound a bit dull. Like most small speakers, it struggles to reproduce low-bass, so you can't feel the thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like EDM. Fortunately, its companion app features a graphic EQ and presets to tweak its sound to your liking. Also, it has excellent directivity thanks to its 360-degree design, resulting in an open and natural-sounding soundstage.

Unfortunately, it doesn't get very loud, and there's some compression present at max volume, so your audio doesn't sound as clean at louder volume levels. Also, while it supports voice assistants, though your smartphone, its performance isn't very good. However, if you're looking for a speaker that's well suited for playing music in the shower at a more affordable price, it's still a good choice.

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.