You can underestimate how cool it is to be able to take speakers outside and not worry if they get wet. Whether it’s enjoying your favorite podcast in the garden, providing the soundtrack for your own mini-festival, or just enjoying some music while you camp, the new generation of waterproof Bluetooth speakers let you bring your audio outdoors and sound surprisingly great.
Speakers can vary in how waterproof they are from splashproof to submergible, which should see them survive the worst weather. Bluetooth allows easy connection to your phone so you just need to download some music if you’re camping without a wifi signal. The best speakers will also allow you to access voice assistants like Siri and make conference calls if you can’t completely escape the office. Here are the outdoor speakers we would recommend.
JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Punchy performance, weatherproof design
The latest in the award-winning Flip series, this portable Bluetooth speaker gives powerful stereo sound for 12 hours on a full charge, in any weather. It has enhanced bass to bring the party outdoors but also a built-in noise-canceling speakerphone for conference calls. Can be linked to JBL connect+ speakers and access Siri or Google with a button press. Made with a rugged rubber housing and durable fabric cover, it comes in six colors.
W-KING Wireless Bluetooth Speakers
Tough build with extra bass
Premium high-definition sound with 25-watt drivers and double-passive bass radiators make this a great-sounding speaker with enhanced bass. Rugged and shockproof, it’s waterproof, sand proof and dustproof so it should work wherever you camp. Equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology, it will connect to devices within a 66ft range and can be connected to non-Bluetooth devices with the included audio jack.
Outdoor Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Hang it in the shower
Know how much power you have left with this Bluetooth speaker’s lithium battery life displayed on your phone. It’s waterproof for use outdoors or in the shower or even in an outdoor shower. The metal carabiner lets you hang it up securely. A built-in mic and hands-free function mean you can take calls when it’s connected to your phone. You can also use it as a power bank which is great for camping.
Bottom line
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If you want to enhance your time spent outdoors with your favorite music and audio, a good waterproof Bluetooth speaker is a must-buy that will put a smile on you and your friends' faces. These speakers are constantly improving but we are at a sweet spot where great sound quality, proper waterproofing, and good battery life have all come together to deliver some great options for outdoor listening. We recommend the JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker for most people. It’s the right speaker with the features you need at a good price. You can’t fail to be impressed at how it sounds and with no chance of being hit with the speaker-ruining consequences of leaving it outside when it starts to rain, it’s not a purchase you will ever regret.
For a speaker that’s as waterproof as you can get and rugged enough to take anywhere, AOMAIS GO Bluetooth Speakers are worth a look. They really are bomb-proof and will deliver bass booms that will annoy your neighbors so use them considerately when camping!
