The best waterproof speakers for all budgets: top outdoor speakers, all tested by our experts
The best weather-proof speakers for the great outdoors
The best waterproof speakers in this guide have all been tested by the TechRadar team for real-world toughness, sound quality, and resistance to the elements. We’ve spent more years than we’d care to admit reviewing the best Bluetooth speakers, and our focus here is on how they perform outside the lab. Can they handle water, dust, and the rough-and-tumble of outdoor use while still sounding great?
Every speaker we’ve included has at least an IPX7 water-resistance rating. That means it can survive being fully submerged in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes. You’ll also see some models with IP67 or IP68 ratings too. The first digit adds dust protection and the second digit tells you how waterproof it is. For example, IPX8 takes things further than IPX7, protecting against deeper or longer submersion. To put that in context, a product like the Happy Plugs Joy didn’t make the cut. Not just because it underperformed in our tests, but also because its IPX4 rating only covers splashes, not full immersion, which doesn’t meet the bar we’ve set here.
After extensive testing in all kinds of conditions, these are the waterproof speakers we trust to deliver the right balance of durability, sound quality and value for money. Want something bigger, flashier and built for parties? Head to our guide to the best party speakers. Otherwise, read on.
The quick list
Want to cut to the chase and find out which waterproof speakers are the absolute best? Below, you’ll find a roundup of our choices for different needs. You can also jump to a more detailed review of each product, and the best deals on them online.
