The best waterproof Bluetooth speakers in 2025

Equally at home indoors as outside, the JBL Charge 5 boasts an outstanding battery life and the ability to project music across the room or garden. This speaker is also completely waterproof, able to withstand being submerged in up to a metre of water for 30 minutes. It's totally safe out by the pool. However, the unmistakable JBL design means this speaker looks (and sounds) just as good when it's resting on the table in your living room. 

If having party tricks is a deal breaker, the JBL Charge 5 has a PartyBoost feature. That allows you to hook up the Charge 5 with compatible JBL speakers for an immersive stereo sound that will fill (and rock) the party. Meanwhile, its battery life will outlast even the most hardcore partygoers.

The only downside is that it's heavy-ish, so if portability is important to you, you might to look at smaller speaker options instead.

The Ultmate Eats Wonderboom 4 is pretty small, but it's mighty where it really counts: sound and durability. Indeed, both the sound and volume are remarkable. It even has an "outdoor boost" button that cranks it up louder and clearer so you can hear it perfectly in open-air situations.

The real party piece, however, is the fact it floats in water thanks to its own personal lifesaver: a built-in inflatable ring. If it does get submerged, however, it'll be good in up to one metre of water for 30 minutes. It’s also dustproof and generally rugged, so it’ll survive even the wildest of parties.

Another party bonus is that you can pair it with multiple devices simultaneously. That means two people can play DJ at once. But please: No squabbling over the tunes, mixmasters. For less party-centric listening, there's a podcast mode that makes voices clearer and more defined.

You'll notice that the Sony ULT Field 7 costs significantly more than the other speakers on this list. Coming from probably the best regarded audio brand worldwide, this sits very much at the high-end of the waterproof Bluetooth speaker spectrum. In short, it's a fantastic speaker that delivers Sony's always exceptional audio quality, with plenty of bass and detail.

While it is portable, it's also worth nothing that it's pretty big and heavy. It's not a speaker to throw in your rucksack and take everywhere. But with that size you get big performance. Its 30-hour battery outlasts anything else on this list by a considerable margin, while its X-Balanced speakers handle loud volumes and cut through noisy environments with crystal clear definition. In fact, this speaker analyses the environment and optimises the audio.

This speaker is waterproof, dustproof, and rustproof. And if you want to set the party vibes, it has LED lights that sync to the beat and a mic input for karaoke sessions. And just press the ULT button to unleash its bass modes.

Sometimes, you just want to listen to music or podcasts in the comfort of your own bathroom. If that sounds like you, check out the Bose SoundLink Micro. It's compact and lightweight but pretty robust too. It can certainly withstand getting knocked onto the floor and into a puddle of water at your feet. In fact, it's regarded as one of the most durable mini speakers around.

It's also travel friendly and delivers the sound quality that you would expect from Bose. It has an attached strap which allows you to easily fasten it to objects like your bike, a towel rack, or shower curtain rod. 

The only real negative is its short battery life, so this isn't a speaker to take out for the whole day — although its sound levels are surprisingly high enough for outdoors use. That said, this speaker's greatest strengths lie at home, and Siri and Google Assistant are available for voice control, too.  

While the other speakers on this list are focused on portability and Bluetooth listening, the also-highly-portable Sonos Roam 2 goes one better with access to Amazon Alexa, as well as Sonos's own assistant, Sonos Voice Control. It has both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, which means WiFi for using it as a smart speaker and Bluetooth for regular Bluetooth streaming.

Perhaps most important is the fact that it sounds excellent. This is Sonos, after all. And as with other Sonos devices, it has Automatic Trueplay, which adjusts the EQ to fit the room and deliver optimum sound in all environments. It essentially tunes your sounds in real time. Conversely, you can tweak the EQ settings with the Sonos app.

The one niggle with this speaker is the lacklustre battery, which pales in contrast to other speakers on this list, so be sure to keep your charger at hand. And be warned that the smart and mic features don't work in Bluetooth mode.

The fun and fashionable JBL Go 3 delivers a punchy, bass-blasting sound in a small, pocket-sized bundle. It's completely waterproof, dustproof, and sandproof so you can bring along your tunes everywhere — from the beach to the hiking trail, whether rain or shine — without any worries whatsoever.

It also has a sturdy, built-in loop that makes it easy to grab-and-go as you head out the door for an active day. That allows you to hook the speaker onto a belt loop or backpack with a carabiner. It's a great travel companion.

We also love the fact it’s available in several bold colours, so you can find something to perfectly suit your style. As an added bonus, you can pair it with other compatible JBL speakers to create a bigger stereo soundstage.