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Best Waterproof Speakers Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's round-up of the best waterproof and water-resistant speakers you
Chief among those inventions is waterproof, wireless portable Bluetooth speakers.Sure, no one ever intends to get their portable speakers
wet, but accidents happen
Rain comes unexpectedly, waves sometimes break closer to the shore and kids well, are kids and they sometimes take something nice and ruin
priceless.With that in mind we're here to help you get the most for your money
We've tested a not-so-insignificant amount of portable speakers in our time, and have found a handful that can resist the wonders (and
water-resistant) speakerWhile waterproof and water-resistant aren't synonymous, they roughly translate to "water won't ruin it"
Waterproof is the better of the two, as it usually carries an IP67 rating that means it can withstand to float in around a meter of water
for a half-hour before it bites the dust
Water-resistant, on the other hand, means it could survive a splash or two, but it's not the kind of thing you'd just want to throw in the
pool.When buying one of these more outdoorsy speakers, look for its IP rating
This is how water resistance gadgets are categorized
You'll see that IP mark, followed by two numbers
waterproofing isn't the only thing we looked for when picking out this list
We also considered things like sound quality, price and feature set, all of which helped establish a set of criteria that we could measure
all speakers against.What you see below is the result of that effort - our list of the 10 best wireless portable waterproof speakers.1
Denon Envaya DSB-250BTGreat sound and a grown-up lookWeight: 0.93 pounds | Battery life: 13 hours | Wireless range: 100+ feet | Frequency
response: TBC | Drivers: Two 40mm active drivers, one 53 x 135mm passive radiator | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesGreat sound
qualityNeutral designIP67 water resistanceStiff buttonsIf you want a waterproof speaker that doesn't look like a waterproof speaker, get the
It'll fit into a classy living room but has IP67 water resistance, letting it withstand a full-on dunk
This is also the best-sounding speaker of its size, with meaty bass and audio balance you might expect from a hifi master like Denon
There's an Envaya Mini if you want something smaller, too
Any complaints To make the water resistance work, the speaker has rubbery panels instead of clicky buttons, and they aren't half hard to
But if that isn't a minor quibble, what isRead the full review: Denon Envaya2
UE WonderboomSurprising sound for its sizeWeight: 0.93 pounds | Battery life: 10 hours | Wireless range: 100+ feet | Frequency response:
80Hz - 20kHz | Drivers: Two 40mm active drivers, two 46 x 65mm passive radiators | NFC: No | Aux-in: No | USB charging: YesSound punches
above its size360-degree soundMultipoint pairingSlightly confined soundNo speaker begs for the pool as much as the UE Wonderboom
You get a little inflatable ring in the box to let it bob around in the swimming pool on your holiday
It also stands well above its weight class, with weighty bass for a speaker so small
Music also sounds balanced and rich
You can even pair the Wonderboom with two devices simultaneously
JBL Charge 3A near-perfect balance between sound, features and priceWeight: 1.76 pounds | Battery life: 20 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet
USB charging: YesKicking bass responseGets loudCharges your deviceExposed woofersThe JBL Charge 3 presents an incredibly attractive package
bass out of all the speakers in this list
UE Boom 2Minor, but worthwhile upgrades for a modern classicWeight: 1.2 pounds | Battery life: 15 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet |
Frequency response: 90Hz-20kHz | Drivers: Two 1.75" drivers and two 1.75" x 3" passive radiators | NFC: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging:
brother, offering even more precious decibels and finer detail
It also lasts about 25% longer than the Wonderboom and has useful features, like NFC and aux-in, for older devices
Fugoo StyleA small Bluetooth speaker that raises the barWeight: 1 pound | Battery life: Up to 40 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feed |
Frequency response: 60Hz -20kHz | Drivers: Two 28mm neodymium tweeters, two 39mm neodymium aluminum domed mid/woofers, two 43mm x 54mm
passive radiators | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesCustomizable lookAwesome soundAmazing battery lifeHonestly Nothing reallyIf you
The Fugoo Style not only offers the longest battery life of any speaker on this list, (40 hours!) it also comes in at a tiny one pound
The Fugoo Style offers a great blend of size, sound fidelity and battery life for an affordable price
JBL Pulse 3A waterproof party speaker that sounds greatWeight: N/A | Dimensions: 223 x 92 x 92mm (H x W x D) | Battery life: Up to 12 hours
No360-degree soundBuilt-in micShort battery lifeNo smartphone chargingIn terms of sheer audio prowess, the JBL Pulse 3 was a pleasant
have good extension but are a little rolled off
Bass offers good slam and texture, but bleeds into the mids a little
the full review:JBL Pulse 37
Its larger size means that the Megaboom can get loud and can last up to 20 hours at a sensible volume
Bass is stronger and richer than its smaller UE Boom 2 and Wonderboom brothers
This is the speaker for anybody who wants to really blare their music at a party
For people who want to save some cash, however, the JBL Charge 3 is half the price and performs similarly
Bose SoundLink Color II A vibrant Bluetooth speaker that packs impressive soundWeight: 1.2 pounds | Dimensions: 5.25 x 5 x 2.25 inches (H x
W x D) | Battery life: 8 hours | Wireless range: 30 feet | Frequency response: N/A | Drivers: N/A | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | Bluetooth
version: N/A | Weatherproofing: Yes | Charges devices over USB: NoGood sound quality for its sizeMultipoint BluetoothAverage battery
lifeOnly splash-proofBose is well known for making fantastic sounding audio equipment, and the SoundLink Color II is no different
UE Roll 2A solid Bluetooth speaker that's perfect for taking poolsideWeight: 330g | Dimensions: 135 x 40mm (D x H) | Battery life: Up to 15
Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesDecent mids and highs50-foot wireless rangeMuddy bassAverage battery lifeThe UE Roll 2 offers a unique disk
The speaker comes with its own float, which lets you listen to and control your tunes in the pool, something no other speaker on this list
Fugoo GoA versatile, weatherproof speaker at an affordable priceWeight: 330g | Dimensions: 47.5mm x 225mm x 84mm (D x W x H) | Battery life:
Up to 10 hours | Wireless range: 30m or 100 ft | Frequency response: 100Hz - 20KHz | Drivers: Two 50mm drivers, two 62mm x 36mm bass
radiators | NFC: No | Aux-in: No | Bluetooth version: 4.1 | USB charging: YesSyncs with a second speakerGreat price-to-performance ratioNo
3.5mm aux jackAverage battery lifeThe Fugoo Go is a unique Bluetooth speaker that comes with a built-in bungee cord, like the UE Roll 2, to
help you mount it to different things
While we recommend the Fugoo Style for its class-leading battery life and excellent sound, the Fugoo Go is a good alternative for a lower
price.Read the full review:Fugoo GoThis product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing
