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If you're planning on spending a lot of time at the pool or beach this year – or plan on taking your music anywhere outdoors on a camping

trip – you're going to want one of these best waterproof speakers along for the ride.While no one ever really intends to get their

portable speakers wet, accidents and bad weather happen, and when they do the last thing you're going to want to worry about is whether or

not your speaker still works.Thankfully, there are a number of impressive IP67 (Waterproof) speakers out there, so even if you're not

planning on taking a swim with your Bluetooth speaker, you can rest easy knowing that your purchase can withstand an accidental dip.With

that said, we've gathered up the best ones for you - not only are these devices rain-friendly, pool-friendly and spill-friendly, they're

also the best outdoor speakers you can buy right now

Stick with us and we'll be sure to find the best waterproof speaker that works for your budget and requirements.Waterproof vs

Water-Resistant speakerIP-What?When hunting for the best waterproof speaker for the great outdoors, look for its IP rating

This is how water resistance gadgets are categorized

You'll see that IP mark, followed by two numbers – IP67 is one of the most common, and means the speaker can be submerged in water for up

to 30 minutes

This is the one you want and means it's a great option for waterproofing and one of the best outdoor speakers your money can buy.While

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

casually throw in the pool.Of course waterproofing isn't the only thing we looked for when picking out this list of the best outdoor

speakers

We also considered factors such as 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 definitive list of the 10 best wireless portable waterproof speakers.Outdoor

speakers FAQ: quick questions answeredCan you put an indoor speaker outside? It's possible, depending on the type of power output

A wireless speaker can be put anywhere, providing it's near enough to its source device – smartphone, computer, or otherwise

Keep in mind indoor speakers won't usually be waterproof, though

So it's always best to get one built for the outdoors to be safe.What's a good wattage for outdoor speakers? 5W might be suitable for a

quiet picnic, but you'll want more for a bustling BBQ or party out of doors

For comparison, most smart TVs come with maximum 10W speakers.How many outdoor speakers do I need? This depends on the volume of the device

and where you're putting it

For covering various spots around a garden or yard, you may want several.The best waterproof speakers of 2019Image Credit: Ultimate

Ears(Image credit: Ultimate Ears)1

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2A speaker that's so good around water it's basically synonymous with waterproofWeight: 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: YesGreat sound for its sizeIP67 dustproof/waterproof rating30% better battery lifeRestrictive

soundstageThe original UE Wonderboom has been at the top of our best outdoor speaker list since its debut and for good reason: It’s

rugged, plays louder than its diminutive sound suggests, and could be paired to other UE Wonderboom speakers to amplify sound. And although

the UE Wonderboom 2 looks nearly identical to the original, Ultimate Ears packed in a slew of upgrades that make the Wonderboom 2 even

better, like the increased battery life (up 30% compared to the original), better bass response, and the new Outdoor Boost feature that

helps the speaker get even louder than before.Combined, these seemingly minor upgrades not only keep the UE Wonderboom 2 on our list of the

best outdoor speakers for another year, but they help to make it one of the best portable speakers you can buy period. Read the full

review:Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Denon)2

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

Denon Envaya DSB-250BT.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 depress sometimes

But if that isn't a minor quibble, what is?Read the full review: Denon Envaya(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: JBL)3

JBL Charge 4A near-perfect balance between sound, features and priceWeight: 1.76 pounds | Battery life: 20 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet

| USB charging: YesBalanced, powerful soundCan charge your phoneLong battery lifeNo 360-degree soundThe JBL Charge 4 may seem like a boring

update on paper, but it’s still one of the best outdoor speakers around

For the money, you get a speaker that sound great, is tough as nails, acts as a charger for your phone, and lasts all day.For the money, the

JBL Charge 4 is a definite no-brainer

For just $150 (£160, AU$200), you get a speaker that lasts all day, sounds great, can put up with all kinds of abuse, and tops your phone

up in a pinch

Yes, there are better sounding speakers but you’ll have to spend much more money

(One of our favorite speakers, the UE Megaboom 3, sounds worse and costs more money.) Read the full review:JBL Charge 4(Image credit:

Anker)4

Anker Soundcore FlareA vibrant outdoor speaker that packs impressive soundWeight: 1.2 pounds | Dimensions: 5.25 x 5 x 2.25 inches (H x W x

N/A | Weatherproofing: Yes | Charges devices over USB: NoInsanely cheapImpressive sound for the sizeAverage battery lifeHarsh at max

volumeYou might not have ever heard of Anker before, but it's sweeping Amazon as one of the highest-rated electronics manufacturers. Its

flagship waterproof speaker, the Anker Soundcore Flare, combines the best features of its competitors into an affordable package that’s

tough to beat

For the price, the Flare offers good sound, a tough waterproof build and excellent user experience

The LED light show is a bit of a gimmick, sure, but it's certainly fun and can be disabled entirely

While other outdoor speakers may sound better, you’re going to have to spend much more money.Read the full review:Anker Soundcore

Flare[Update: If you're in the UK, you can save £20 on the Anker Soundcore Flare at Amazon

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday looming on the horizon, it's entirely possible that the price of the Anker Soundcore Flare could drop

even further – however, as a special edition, this festive gift set version could sell out fairly quickly.] Image credit: Ultimate Ears5

Ultimate Ears Boom 3Our favorite Bluetooth speaker (and fifth favorite waterproof speaker)Weight: 1.2 pounds | Dimensions: 5.25 x 5 x 2.25

Bluetooth version: N/A | Weatherproofing: Yes | Charges devices over USB: NoBrilliant designSlightly improved soundMore robust feature

setBattery life isn't improvedThe UE Boom 3 is one of the best outdoor speakers money can buy in 2019

This is a speaker that can get loud and not distort at higher volumes; be light enough to carry on the move but remain durable enough to

tumble in a bag unprotected. It's waterproof as well as dust-proof, and has a one-touch mix button that lets you pull up your favorite

playlists without needing to pick up your smartphone. There are certainly more detailed speakers out there (see: Bowers and Wilkins

Zeppelin down below), but at a price that's relatively affordable to all, the UE Boom 3 hits all the right notes for the third year in a

row. Read the full review: UE Boom 36

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 lifeDoesn't use the latest techIf

you still don’t know about Fugoo, you’re certainly missing out on some of the best outdoor speakers in the world

The Fugoo Style not only offers the longest battery life of any speaker on this list (40 hours!), but it also comes in at a tiny one

pound.Fugoo’s design philosophy is to offer different ‘jackets’ (Style, Tough or Sport) to fit around its ‘core’ speaker to fit

different styles

The Fugoo Style waterproof speaker offers a great blend of size, sound fidelity and battery life for an affordable price.Read the full

review:Fugoo StyleThis product is only available in the US at the time of this writing

UK and Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the UE Wonderboom Image credit: Ultimate Ears(Image credit: Ultimate Ears)7

Ultimate Ears MegablastBig sound and a big batteryWeight: 1.93 pounds | Battery life: 20 hours | Wireless range: 100+ feet | Frequency

response: 65Hz – 20kHz | Drivers: Two 2” drivers and two 2” x 4” passive radiators | NFC: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging:

YesConvenient Alexa integrationBigger sound, better batteryExpensiveCharging dock sold separatelyThe UE Megablast is at the very peak of

Ultimate Ears’ line of waterproof speakers

Its larger size means that the Megablast can get loud and can last up to 20 hours at a sensible volume.Bass is stronger and richer than its

smaller UE Boom 3 and Wonderboom 2 brothers, and 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 other Ultimate Ears speakers cost much less and sound nearly as good

Still, it's not a bad option if you want a personal assistant with you at the beach.Read the full review:Ultimate Ears Megablast(Image

credit: JBL)8

JBL BoomboxA waterproof party speaker that sounds greatWeight: 11.57 pounds | Dimensions: 10.01 x 19.48 x 7.69 inches (H x W x D) | Battery

No360-degree soundBuilt-in micShort battery lifeNo smartphone chargingIn terms of sheer audio prowess, the JBL Boombox was a pleasant

surprise – it's a monstrous outdoor speaker that not only gets loud, but stays pretty crisp when pumping the volume

It’s heavy, and not the easiest thing to carry around, but it’s rugged enough to handle any pool or tailgate party.That said, we can’t

recommend the Boombox as a speaker for the home

You can find comparable sound in form factors that take up less real estate, but if your plan is to hit whatever patio, pool, beach or

tailgate party you can find, then this one should be in the running to play the tunes.Read the full review: JBL Boombox(Image credit:

Tribit)9

Tribit XSound GoThis budget outdoor speaker has no right to sound this goodWeight: 0.83 pounds | Dimensions: 56 x 59 x 170(mm) | Battery

charging: NoExpansive soundExcellent battery lifeMid-forward soundCharging takes a long timeIf you believe the old adage about getting what

you pay for, you might not expect much from the Tribit XSound Go’s sound quality. Thankfully, that adage has never been less applicable:

the speaker gets loud enough to fill up a medium-sized room, and at full volume, there’s only a little distortion on the highs.Honestly,

the Tribit XSound Go shouldn’t sound this good for the price, but it does

The speaker impressed with balanced sound, is near distortion-free at high volumes, and lasts and incredible 20+ hours of playtime at medium

volume

Plus, the speaker is IPX7 water and dust resistant so it’ll put up with a day at the beach or pool without a problem

While it’s design may be forgettable, you won’t care once you hear how good the XSound Go sounds. Read the full review:Tribit XSound

Go(Image credit: Braven)10

Braven Stryde 360A versatile, weatherproof speaker at an affordable priceWeight: N/A | Dimensions: N/A | Battery life: N/A | Wireless range:

speakerGreat price-to-performance ratioNo 3.5mm aux jackAverage battery lifeLast on our list is the Braven Stryde 360 that, in all fairness,

is a solid outdoor speaker that is average in just about every way

Sound quality is good but the speaker struggles with bass response

Battery life is an average 12 hours and its design doesn’t particularly stand out

For the price, there are better options - see: any of the speakers above - but if you've gotten this far and still haven't found what you're

looking for, the Braven could be it.Read the full review:Braven Stryde 360This product is only available in the US and UK at the time of

this writing

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