Do you love listening to music in the shower? A great way to ensure that your speaker doesn't get damaged is to look for a model with an IP rating for water resistance. An IPX7-rated speaker can be fully immersed in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to one meter, while another with an IPX6 rating can withstand high-pressure jets from a nozzle like your showerhead. You can't immerse an IPX6-rated speaker in water, and IPX7-rated speakers aren't designed to withstand direct contact with high-pressure water jets, so you'll need to look for a rating that suits your particular needs.
It's important to know that some manufacturer manuals advise against using waterproof speakers in the shower despite their IP rating. These ratings don't account for different types of water exposure, such as salty, soapy, or chlorinated water. Therefore, depending on the manufacturer's specifications, you may need to rinse the speaker off with fresh water after exposure or avoid it altogether.
Also, frequently exposing your speaker to soapy or salty water is bound to deteriorate the speaker's surface build over time, especially if it's wrapped in fabric instead of silicone or plastic. Some manufacturers advise against placing speakers in environments warmer than 35 °C (95 °F); therefore, it's best to avoid direct contact with water if you prefer hot showers. It's also generally good practice to ensure your speakers' ports are completely dry before using and recharging them.
We've tested over 180 speakers, and below are our recommendations for the best Bluetooth shower speakers. If you're looking for more options, check out our picks for the best Bluetooth speakers, the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, and the best budget and cheap Bluetooth speakers.
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Best Shower Speaker
Music6.8Build Quality9.0Podcasts7.6Water ResistanceSubmersible (IPx7)Floats In WaterYesVolume66 in³ (1,089 cm³)Weight1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)Soundstage6.4See all our test resultsVoice Assistant5.7The LG xboom Grab 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. You can attach it to your shower caddy via the straps at either end of the speaker, so you don't have to balance it precariously while you rinse off. LG even claims that the speaker has passed seven MIL-STD-810H durability tests, so you can drop it without worrying about damaging it. If you prefer to take a bath, it's a great choice, too, since its IP67 rating means you can immerse it in water for up to 30 minutes without damage. It even floats, so you don't have to worry about it tumbling to the bottom of your bath.
Unlike some of the other speakers on this list, the LG is only available in Black. Regardless, this speaker's sound quality is worth the small stylistic sacrifice, especially if you like to shape the sound to compensate for the reflective environment of a shower. Its companion app gives you access to a graphic EQ and presets to customize its output, and it has a pretty balanced default sound profile that reproduces instruments and voices alike with accuracy and detail. If there's one downside to the LG, it's that it has forward-facing drivers, so you want to ensure it's positioned facing you to get the best out of it. If you'd prefer a little more freedom of movement, consider the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4. The Ultimate Ears has a 360-degree design that easily fills your bathroom with consistent sound from all angles. But unlike the LG, the Ultimate Ears 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 Mid-Range Shower Speaker
Music6.6Build Quality8.7Podcasts7.5Water ResistanceSubmersible (IPx7)Floats In WaterYesVolume56 in³ (919 cm³)Weight1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)Soundstage5.3See all our test resultsVoice Assistant5.7If you want a more affordable shower speaker, check out the Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen). This portable Bluetooth speaker can withstand exposure to the elements, so you can enjoy great sound while in the shower. Like the LG xboom Grab, 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. Bose also says it can withstand drops to the floor, so it's suitable for use in a slippery environment. That said, its build quality isn't as rugged as the LG's, and its six-hour battery life is worse than our top pick's ten hours.
Still, 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. Its companion app comes with a three-band EQ that lets you customize the sound to your liking, and you can pair it with another unit for those moments you simply must rock out while showering. Three bands don't offer quite as much customization flexibility as the six that LG's companion app provides you with, but it's enough to boost the bass or treble to get the groove feeling just as you like.
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Best Budget Shower Speaker
Music6.8Build Quality9.0Podcasts8.0Water ResistanceSubmersible (IPx7)Floats In WaterYesVolume58 in³ (944 cm³)Weight0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)See all our test resultsSoundstage9.0The 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.
Though it can't offer quite as much bass as the slightly larger Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen), 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 about as loud as the more expensive Bose, 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 IP67-rated 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
Music6.2Build Quality8.5Podcasts7.8Water ResistanceSubmersible (IPx7)Floats In WaterYesVolume30 in³ (484 cm³)Weight0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)See all our test resultsSoundstage6.3The 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 portable Bluetooth speaker boasts a solid, sturdy build and an IP67 rating for water resistance. 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.
Before you hop in 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 feature a graphic EQ and presets for sound customization, allowing you to tailor its performance to your liking. But its 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 like the more expensive picks on this list. It also doesn't have the 360-degree design of the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4, so you'll want to make sure it's facing you to get 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
Music6.5Build Quality8.5Podcasts7.7Water ResistanceSubmersible (IPx7)Floats In WaterUnspecifiedVolume39 in³ (632 cm³)Weight0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)Soundstage6.3See all our test resultsVoice Assistant9.3Smart 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 Alexa and Sonos voice assistant support lets you check the weather, add ingredients to your shopping list, and more while 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 features a room correction function to optimize its audio reproduction according to 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, allowing you to sing along in the shower or follow along when listening to a podcast. That said, the Sonos' battery life is about half that of the similarly priced LG 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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Bose SoundLink Micro:
The Bose SoundLink Micro is a small, portable Bluetooth speaker rated IPX7 for water resistance, making it safe to use near your shower. However, it doesn't produce bass as deep as the Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) or the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4. It also doesn't get as loud.
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JBL Clip 5:
The JBL Clip 5 is a small, portable speaker rated IP67 for dust and water resistance. It has a built-in carabiner you can clip to your shower caddy. Unfortunately, unlike the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4, it downmixes stereo content to mono, so audio doesn't sound as immersive.
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Anker Soundcore Flare 2:
The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is a good alternative to the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 if you want a similarly priced speaker with more sound customization tools. The Ultimate Ears has a longer-lasting battery life, though, and it's smaller and easier to fit into your shower.
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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 IP68 rating keeps it safe from the elements, and Anker say its also saltwater resistant. It's also designed to always face up when floating in water and you can clear any dust out the enclosure using a 'BuzzClean' mode. But it lacks the 360-degree design of the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4.
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Recent Updates
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.
Jan 07, 2025:
The Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) replaces the Bose SoundLink Flex in our mid-range category because of its improved control set and the addition of a 3-band EQ to its companion app. The Anker Soundcore Select 2S is our new pick in the cheap category because it performs similarly to the Anker Soundcore 3 at a lower price.
Oct 09, 2024: This article's picks have been updated to the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 4 and Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4, and we added the JBL Clip 5 in the Notable Mentions.
Aug 08, 2024: We've replaced the Sonos Roam/Roam SL with the Sonos Roam 2 as our smart shower speaker pick and made minor updates to the text.
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.