The 6 Best Shower Speakers - Fall 2024

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4 is the best shower speaker we've tested. Thanks to its water-resistant design, this speaker is a great choice for listening to your favorite tunes while in the shower. Its built-in hook lets you hang it from a shower caddy while you rinse off. If you prefer to take a bath, it's a great choice, too—it's rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, meaning that you can immerse it in water for up to 30 minutes without damage. It even floats in water, so you don't have to worry about it tumbling into the suds. Plus, it's impact-resistant, so it doesn't need babying.

This speaker is available in several colors, and if you catch a sale, you may find some of these variants at an even more affordable price than some of our mid-range picks. Regardless, this speaker's sound quality is worth the extra cost, especially if you like to shape the sound to compensate for the reflective environment of a shower. Its 360-degree design easily fills your bathroom with consistent sound from all angles. Voices and lead instruments reproduce with accuracy right out of the box, and the extra boom in the bass is ideal for genres like EDM and hip-hop. Its companion app gives you access to a graphic EQ and presets to customize its sound before your next shower. In or out of the bathroom, this speaker's versatile performance makes it a stand-out pick.

If you don't mind contending with the older micro-USB charging port and slightly less bass extension, the previous Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 still covers much of the same ground and may be discounted at select retailers. That said, it's not possible to 'Party Up' with newer speakers in the line if you also plan on building an arsenal of speakers.

If you want a more affordable shower speaker, check out the Bose SoundLink Flex. This portable Bluetooth speaker can withstand exposure to the elements, so you can enjoy great sound while in the shower. Like the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4, it's rated IP67 for dust and water resistance and floats in water. It also comes with a built-in strap, which is handy for hanging the speaker while you rinse off. It can even withstand drops to the floor, so it's great for use in a slippery environment.

While this speaker doesn't have customization tools, you may not need them. Out of the box, this speaker offers a clear and detailed sound. Voices and lead instruments are reproduced with clarity, making the speaker suitable for listening to many different genres. Plus, like many premium speakers on the market, it has a room calibration tool that automatically adjusts the speaker's sound based on your room's unique acoustics—especially handy for a smaller space like a shower. It doesn't boast the same 360-degree design as the Ultimate Ears, but this speaker still offers a solid sound overall for its price.

The 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 an IP67 rating 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.

This budget-friendly speaker is a solid choice for all kinds of music genres 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 while it doesn't get quite as loud as the Bose SoundLink Flex, it can still fill an average-sized bathroom with sound. For the price, it's a versatile pick.

The Anker Soundcore 3 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 portable Bluetooth speaker boasts a solid, sturdy build and an IPX7 rating for water resistance. The large buttons on top of the speaker are easy to identify, so you don't have trouble adjusting the volume or switching the song while in the shower. It also lasts over 13 hours off a single charge, which is great for longer dips in the bath.

After you get out of the shower, you can use the Soundcore app on your phone to access many additional features. This speaker is one of the few in its price range to come with a graphic EQ and presets for sound customization, so you can switch up its performance more to your liking. You can even connect it to your smartphone to use the phone's voice assistants, which is cool. Of course, given the price, its performance has some trade-offs. Notably, this speaker doesn't get as loud as others on our list. Still, it's an affordable way to bring the party to your next dip in the shower.

Smart 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, as its built-in Alexa and Sonos voice assistant support lets you check the weather, add ingredients to your shopping list, and more while you're scrubbing in the shower. The assistants offer fantastic performance, and they can hear you clearly through ambient noise, including the rush of water from the showerhead. The Roam 2 features only incremental upgrades from the Sonos Roam/Roam SL, as it can get a little louder and now features separate Bluetooth and power buttons. Still, this is good news if you love belting along to your favorite tunes in the shower.

This speaker is rated IP67, meaning it can be submerged in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes without issue. Like other premium devices on the market, this speaker has a room correction feature to optimize its audio reproduction based on the unique acoustic characteristics of your room—Sonos calls it TruePlay. It's only available with iOS devices, but Android users can still use its bass and treble adjustments to accommodate changes in your room. With it on, voices and lead instruments in your favorite tunes reproduce clearly, so you can sing along in the shower or follow along when you listen to a podcast. Compared to the similarly priced Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4, its battery life isn't as long, so you'll have to recharge it more often. Still, it's a great device, especially if you love hands-free control.

Shower speakers come in all shapes and sizes, and the Sony SRS-XB100 is one of the smallest we've tested. With a lightweight and compact design, it's great for more cramped shower stalls and doesn't take up much room in your caddy. Like many of our top picks, it's rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, and it floats in water. Simply hang it off your shower caddy using the built-in strap to enjoy your favorite tunes while you scrub.

As the next generation of the Sony SRS-XB13, this speaker has improved sound quality and battery life. It has a bass-heavy sound that emphasizes the punch in genres like EDM and hip-hop, while vocals and lead instruments remain pretty clear in the mix. However, it has fewer customization features than the similarly priced Anker Soundcore 3. Still, it's suitable for listening to music in and out of the shower, with a 20-plus hour battery life to keep you going all day.