The iFox iF012 is a small, well-built speaker designed for use in the shower. Its IP67 rating for dust and water resistance certifies it to be dust-tight and immersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes, so you don't have to worry about it getting wet while singing along to your favorite songs in the shower. It comes with a suction cup to help you stick it somewhere in your shower and a carabiner clip to clip it onto your shower caddy or to bring it with you on the go. Unfortunately, when placed flat on its suction cup facing upward, the iF012's uneven sound profile makes vocals and lead instruments sound alternately honky and veiled. It also really lacks low-bass and doesn't get very loud.
Note: The acoustics of your bathroom can affect your perception of the speaker's sound.
Our Verdict
The iFox iF012 Bluetooth shower speaker is disappointing for music. When placed flat on its suction cup facing upward, it has an uneven sound profile that makes vocals and lead instruments sound alternately honky and dull. It lacks a lot of low-bass, and there aren't any customization features to adjust its sound to your liking. It also has to downmix stereo content to mono, which isn't as immersive. That said, while it doesn't get very loud, there isn't much compression present at max volume, so your audio sounds clean when the speaker is pushed to its louder volume levels.
- Little compression present at max volume.
- Open and spacious-sounding soundstage.
- Lacks low-bass.
- Lacks sound customization features.
- Requires second unit for stereo audio.
- Uneven sound profile.
The iFox iF012 Bluetooth shower speaker is bad for videos and movies. Its uneven sound profile makes voices and dialogue sound alternately honky and veiled. Like many small speakers, it lacks low-bass, so you can't feel the thump and punch in action-packed scenes. It also has high Bluetooth latency with iOS and Android devices, which can cause syncing issues between the visuals you see and the audio you hear. That said, some apps compensate for latency differently, so your experience may differ.
- Little compression present at max volume.
- Open and spacious-sounding soundstage.
- Lacks low-bass.
- Lacks sound customization features.
- Uneven sound profile.
- High Bluetooth latency with iOS and Android.
The iFox iF012 Bluetooth shower speaker is satisfactory for podcasts. When placed flat on its suction cup facing upward, it offers a wide and spacious-sounding soundstage, meaning you can hear your audio clearly from most angles. It's also incredibly portable, so you can easily move the speaker from room to room when listening to your favorite podcasts or bring it with you when you're on the go. However, it doesn't get very loud, and its uneven sound profile makes voices sound alternately harsh and dull.
- Incredibly portable.
- Open and spacious-sounding soundstage.
- Lacks sound customization features.
- Uneven sound profile.
The iFox iF012 doesn't support voice assistants.
The iFox iF012 Bluetooth shower speaker is unremarkable for outdoor use. It's well-built with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance that certifies it to be dust-tight and immersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. It's also incredibly portable and comes with a carabiner hook you can use to clip it to your bag when you're on the go. However, it doesn't get very loud and has an uneven sound profile that lacks a thumpy low-bass. It also has to downmix stereo content to mono when using it on its own, which isn't as immersive.
- Incredibly portable.
- IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
- Little compression present at max volume.
- Lacks low-bass.
- Lacks sound customization features.
- Uneven sound profile.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The iFox iF012 Bluetooth shower speaker comes in three colors: 'Black', 'Black/Gold' and 'White'. We tested the 'Black/Gold' variant; you can find its label here. We expect these variants to perform similarly.
If you come across any other variants of this speaker, let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The iFox iF012 Bluetooth shower speaker is a small, well-built speaker. It has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance that certifies it to be fully dust-tight and immersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes, meaning you can bring your favorite tunes along with you in the shower. It has a removable suction cup to stick it on your shower wall or the rim of your bathtub and comes with a carabiner clip to clip it onto your shower caddy or bring it with you when you're out and about. Unfortunately, the iF012's uneven sound profile makes vocals and instruments sound alternately honky and dull. It also really lacks a thumpy low-bass and doesn't get very loud.
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The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is a better overall speaker than the iFox iF012. It offers a better-balanced sound profile and can produce a more extended low-bass than the iFox. It can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono, which is more immersive. It also has a longer-lasting battery life of almost 13 hours, though this can vary depending on your usage. That said, the iFox shower speaker comes with a removable suction cup to help you stick it in somewhere your shower, which some users may prefer. You can use the speaker to answer and decline phone calls, and it has less compression present at max volume, resulting in cleaner audio at louder volume levels.
The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is a better speaker than the iFox iF012 overall. The Anker offers a better-balanced sound profile with its BassUp feature turned on and has a graphic EQ and presets you can use to customize its sound profile to your liking. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone and can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono. That said, the iFox has less compression present at max volume, resulting in cleaner audio at louder volume levels. It also comes with a removable suction cup and carabiner hook, which some users may prefer.
The Anker Soundcore 3 is a better speaker than the iFox iF012 overall. With BassUp enabled, it offers a better-balanced sound profile to produce a more extended low bass than the iFox. It comes with a graphic EQ and presets you can use to customize its sound to your liking, and it supports voice assistants through your smartphone. It can play stereo content without downmixing it to mono, which is more immersive. However, the iFox offers a wider and more open-sounding soundstage and has less compression present at max volume, so your audio quality doesn't degrade as much at louder volume levels. Some users may also prefer that it comes with a removable suction cup to help place it in the shower.
The JBL Go 3 and the iFox iF012 are both small, well-built speakers that perform fairly similarly. The JBL offers a more neutral sound profile suitable for listening to many different types of audio content. It also has lower Bluetooth latency with iOS and Android devices, making it better suited for watching videos and movies. The iFox is designed to be used in the shower and comes with a removable suction cup to secure it somewhere in your shower. It can get slightly louder than the JBL with less compression present at max volume. It also has a longer battery life of just under eight hours, though this can vary depending on your usage.
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