Top 10 Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers in 2027
The JBL Flip 6 ($129.95, IP67) is the best waterproof Bluetooth speaker, with the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at #2 and the JBL Charge 6 at #3. For value, the Tribit XSound Go at $39.99 is the pick.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JBL Flip 6 | $129.95 | An all-round pool, park and backpack speaker |
| 2 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | $79.99 | A floating speaker for the pool, beach or shower |
| 3 | JBL Charge 6 | $199.95 | The toughest rating and long battery life |
| 4 | Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) | $159.00 | Bose sound in a speaker that floats |
| 5 | Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 | $199.99 | Louder 360-degree sound at the pool |
| 6 | Tribit XSound Go | $39.99 | The lowest price with a full day of playtime |
| 7 | Soundcore 3 | $49.99 (list $59.99) | Stereo sound on a small budget |
| 8 | Marshall Emberton III | $179.99 | The longest battery life in a stylish speaker |
| 9 | Sony SRS-XB100 | $64.99 | A tiny, tough speaker for a bag |
| 10 | Soundcore Boom 2 | $99.99 (list $139.99) | A floating speaker that charges your phone |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
JBL Flip 6
The JBL Flip 6 is IP67 waterproof and dustproof, gives up to 12 hours of playtime and weighs 1.21 lb. JBL lists it at $129.95.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
The Wonderboom 4 has an IP67 rating that handles dust, dirt and water, and it floats. It gives 14 hours of playtime for $79.99.
JBL Charge 6
The Charge 6 is rated IP68 and gives up to 28 hours of playtime. It weighs 3 lb and costs $199.95.
Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
The SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) is rated IP67, floats and gives up to 12 hours of playtime. Bose lists it at $159.00.
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4
The Megaboom 4 is built to be dunked, splashed and drenched, and it floats. It gives 20 hours of playtime for $199.99.
Tribit XSound Go
The XSound Go is rated IPX7 and gives up to 24 hours of playtime. It weighs 0.86 lb and costs $39.99.
Soundcore 3
The Soundcore 3 is rated IPX7, gives 24-hour playtime and uses titanium drivers with treble to 40kHz. Soundcore lists it at $49.99 (list $59.99).
Marshall Emberton III
The Emberton III is rated IP67, weighs 1.5 lb and gives 32+ hours of playtime. Marshall lists it at $179.99.
Sony SRS-XB100
The SRS-XB100 is a super-compact speaker with a strap, rated IP67 with up to 16 hours of battery. Sony lists it at $64.99.
Soundcore Boom 2
The Boom 2 is rated IPX7, floats and gives up to 24 hours of playtime. Soundcore lists it at $99.99 (list $139.99), and its built-in power bank charges your phone.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best waterproof Bluetooth speaker in 2027?
The JBL Flip 6 at $129.95: an IP67 rating, up to 12 hours of battery and a weight of 1.21 lb.
What is the best value waterproof Bluetooth speaker?
The Tribit XSound Go at $39.99, with an IPX7 rating and up to 24 hours of battery.
Which waterproof Bluetooth speaker has the toughest rating?
The JBL Charge 6 is rated IP68, with up to 28 hours of battery, for $199.95.
Which waterproof speakers float?
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 and Megaboom 4, the Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) and the Soundcore Boom 2 all float, according to their makers.
Price (USD, as listed) at a glance
Official sites
- JBL Flip 6 · jbl.com
- Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 · ultimateears.com
- JBL Charge 6 · jbl.com
- Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) · bose.com
- Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 · ultimateears.com
- Tribit XSound Go · tribit.com
- Soundcore 3 · soundcore.com
- Marshall Emberton III · marshall.com
- Sony SRS-XB100 · electronics.sony.com
- Soundcore Boom 2 · soundcore.com
Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.