Best Shower Speakers of 2020 – Detailed Review and Comparison

The summary table below is for anyone who does not have time to go through the complete list of hand-picked shower speakers but needs to make the decision quickly. The table contains only the most basic information, which is the least you should know before choosing the best shower Bluetooth speaker for your needs.

Top 10 Shower Speakers – Quick Comparison

1. Best Shower Speaker Overall – Fugoo Sport

Fugoo Sport wears a rubber jacket which has been developed specifically to provide an extra level of protection from water, dust, and physical impact.

The IP67 water resistance rating allows the speaker to be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes, which is one of the best results in our review.

To make it even more attractive for travel use and stay true to its name, Fugoo Sport boasts a 40-hour rechargeable battery capacity. This makes it the longest lasting Bluetooth speaker in our review by a country mile as no other speaker gets even close.

The speaker delivers a 360-degree sound with the help of six built-in speakers. There are two neodymium woofers, two tweeters and two passive radiators that create a vibrant and balanced sound unrivaled in our review. If, however, stereo mode is something you fancy, you can pair two or more speakers with a single audio source.

Unlike most speakers in our list, here you get a voice-enabled speakerphone built-it. It allows you to use Google Now or Siri as your virtual assistant and even take conference calls.

2. Best Budget Shower Speaker – AYL Soundfit 

The speaker comes with a heavy-duty rubber strap which you can either use for carrying or attach a carbine to it and hang it off your backpack or a bike.

The bottom of the speaker comes with a threaded hole allowing you to use all types of mounts with it to endlessly expand your mounting alternatives.

Since the speaker is compact and ultra light, it makes it one of the most portable speakers in our review.

AYL Soundfit also supports a 3.5mm jack connection, so if your device does not have Bluetooth wireless connectivity, you can always use the good old auxiliary cable to connect (comes in the package).

The battery provides around 12 hours of music playback and takes 3 hours to recharge, which is an excellent result for such a cheap Bluetooth speaker.

3. Best Mini Bluetooth Speaker – BOOM Swimmer Duo

The body is made of a tough rubber that makes the speaker shock resistant and durable. Combining that with an IPX7 water rating that allows the speaker to be immersed in water for 30 minutes – you have a pretty rugged speaker that is ready to survive almost everything you can throw at it.

The integrated battery allows up to 8 hours of playing time, which is quite modest compared to the competition. Moreover, the updated version allows speaker pairing if you need to add some volume.

To recharge the battery, the top cap needs to be unscrewed and open a rubber flap inside. It may not sound too bad, but in practice is quite uncomfortable.

Polk Audio Boom features a 30mm driver, which is tiny and you should not expect a punchy or immersive sound from it. The high and mids are not the most refined either, delivering an acceptable performance overall.

Although the speaker is tiny, it can get relatively loud. Yet, you don’t want to push it beyond 70-80% of its volume,as it starts to generate a side with low-end distortion blurring the overall experience.

4. Best Shower Speaker For Mixed Use – Treblab HD55

Treblab HD55 comes with a spare red color cover, so if you feel that you need to add a little bit of excitement to your music device, it comes in the package.

The playback controls are simple, yet quite innovative for Bluetooth speakers. To change the soundtracks, you merely need to swipe your finger on the panel left or right. It is simple to use, and it works well, even with the fingers being wet.

As far as the speakers go, the body has four of them integrated, one dual bass radiator, two tweeters, and a single midrange. This arsenal results in 12 watts of pure acoustic power that makes Treblab HD55 one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers in our review. It produces powerful, vibrant and crystal clear sound, even at high volumes.

One innovative feature that set the Treblab HD55 apart from the competition is the indoor/outdoor button. It adjusts the frequency response to fit your environment. Opting for indoor mode enriches the sound with a better bass, whereas the outdoor mode results in louder, but slightly less detailed performance.

The speaker has a built-in microphone, so you can easily use it to make phone calls, and the voice quality is great making it a good fit for both music and podcasts.

The rechargeable battery delivers average results, providing the speaker with around 10 hours of your favorite tunes. In addition, it takes around 5 hours for the battery to recharge, which we found to be quite long.

5. Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker – UE Roll 2

In real, Roll 2 is bigger than we have expected it to be based on web pictures. It keeps the design lines of its predecessor and visually remains identical.

The body is robust and is made of waterproof and shockproof grey color military-grade mesh. At the same time, if you feel that speaker colors in our review are dull and boring, then UE has prepared a whole array of modern color options for you. They even come with artistic impressions, such as ‘Drippy’ created by the artist Jen Stark.

Similar to the original speaker, the Roll 2 features a bungee cord at the back. This is quite useful for most showers given that you have a hook or something similar. The speaker also comes with an inflatable base that can be used in a pool if you want to have your music as close to you as possible.

With speaker controls, again, nothing has changed. The massive and simplistic plus and minus signs at the front of the speaker still control the volume, which we find convenient. Conversely, the absence of playback controls on the speaker constrains you to use your smartphone to skip or pause a song.

The Bluetooth range has improved, and UE claims 100 feet, yet in practice, we found 60 to 70 feet (in the open) to be more accurate.

The claimed battery life of 9 hours can be achieved when using the speaker at moderate volumes. At the same time, as you make it louder the battery life drains exponentially quicker.

The area where UE Roll 2 is ahead of the competition is the mobile app that lets you control the sound equalizer levels, pair up to 50 other speakers and set the alarm.

Inside the body, you’ll find a 2″ main driver and a pair of 0.75″ tweeters. The speaker manages to maintain clear mids, highs and distortion-free bass throughout the volume range. The lows, however, seem to fade as you are maxing out the speaker to avoid distortion as it does not have built-in passive bass radiators.

6. Best Cheap Shower Speaker – SoundBot SB510 HD

The battery allows for up to six hours of non-stop listening and takes around three hours to charge. The result is nothing spectacular, but given that this is the cheapest Bluetooth speaker in our review, we think it is acceptable.

We did find the playback controls at the front of the speaker to be handy and easy to use. It allows you to pause and skip songs without having to leave your shower. Conversely, there is no volume control, which we found quite odd.

Additionally, SoundBot SB510 HD has an integrated speakerphone, yet we are not sure how practical it could be to take phone calls in the shower.

The sound quality won’t blow you away, yet it is very decent given how small and affordable this speaker is.

7. Best Shower Speaker for Bass – UE WonderBOOM 2

At the top of the speaker, you will find an elastic bungee cord, which is not extremely practical due to its short length. However, you can hang it in the shower or on the towel rack.

The feature array, however, is pretty dull. It does not support the UE mobile app, does not have a 3.5mm jack and does not feature a speakerphone. The only physical connection on the speaker is the micro-USB port for charging. At the same time, it comes with an improved 13-hour battery life and 30-meter Bluetooth range.

Wonderboom 2’s sound quality is incredible for its price range. You can listen to the powerful bass and crisp vocals in any direction thanks to the powerful 360° sound projection. It also has an Outdoor Boost function that delivers louder, more powerful audio that’s specially tuned for listening outside.

Although the speaker is relatively small, it can fill an average size room with a punchy sound. In fact, despite being quite compact, the UE Wonderboom 2 is the loudest speaker in our review.

8. Best Shower Speaker With Suction Cap – VicTsing Shower

And second, it comes with a simple carbine that allows you to hang the speaker on a shower rack or a tap.

Unlike a similarly priced SoundBot SB510, the VicTsing has full playback controls including volume, skipping and pausing. You can even use the speaker as a hands-free alternative where pressing the play/pause button will dial the last number dialed. Answering the phone calls is as easy as tapping the button once, whereas holding it rejects the call.

It also comes with two integrated microphones, which manage to capture the voice surprisingly well. This is perhaps a small feature, yet may come in handy depending on how you use the speaker.

The speaker is powered by a 500 mAh battery which can give you up to 6 hours of playing time given that you keep your volume levels below 70%. It will take 3 hours to recharge the battery fully, which we found to be a little too long compared to the competition.

As mentioned before VicTsing boasts a larger driver compared to other speakers in the same category which gives it a more powerful sound that can get pretty loud. It comes out relatively balanced across the frequency range making it one of the cheapest shower speakers you can buy.

9. Best Value Shower Speaker – OontZ Angle 3

The sound is delivered by two precision acoustic drivers and a passive subwoofer that adds an excellent punchy note to the overall frequency range.

Angle 3 delivers 10 watts of clear, loud and side noise free sound. Highs are clean, and midrange is detailed with decent vocal reproduction. The passive radiator is positioned at the bottom of the speaker, so placing the speaker bottom down, delivers a more profound and pronounced bass compared to the vertical speaker position when it stands on one of the silicone ends.

The speaker has an integrated microphone allowing you to take phone calls hands-free.

10. Best Premium Bluetooth Bathroom Speaker – Libratone ONE Click

The unusual fitment points play a role of a rubberized bumper bar protecting the device from damage in case of a fall.

The speaker is using a mesh fabric we have seen in other Libratone speakers, which is both functional and visually appealing. The fabric offers a good grip in the hand and prevents the water from getting in as it is IPX4 certified.

At the back of the speaker, you will find a power button which like the Zipp comes with a touch-sensitive pad. The touch sensor is meant to be a feature that sets Libratone products apart, which it does, but probably not in the way Libratone has expected it. Unfortunately, with both Zipp and One Click we had a similar issue where some of the finger gestures take multiple times to register. Throughout our testing, we only had issues trying to connect with the speaker as you need to hold the finger on the button over time.

The speaker lives up to the manufacturer’s claim of 12-hour battery life, which is fine, but not exactly noteworthy.

The sound is delivered by a 1″ tweeter, 3″ woofer and two passive radiators. The Libratone claims a 360-degree sound, yet to achieve that you need to have the speaker standing upright, which is not very practical. If you do feel that one speaker is not enough, you can connect two One Click speakers to take your shower party to the next level.

The frequency response is mostly balanced. The lows are present, not too punchy, yet manage to boom-out due to not being entirely controlled at times. The mids are slightly elevated and can fill up the room quite easily, yet are not as refined as we would like it to be as some vocals come out a bit processed. The highs do not come across as harsh, even at high volumes, but they do lack a tiny bit of clarity.

11. Best Compact Shower Speaker – Anker SoundCore Sport

Also, the speaker has been built to float in the water, so if you ever wanted to take your music to the pool, with SoundCore Sport you definitely can.

The case is made of hard plastic which is reasonably sturdy, yet not as impact resistant as Oonts Angle 3, we have reviewed earlier.

The layout is simple as it only has three buttons. Two buttons are reserved for volume control whereas the third one is used to pair your speaker, answer or end calls, pause or skip forward the tracks. Our only complaint is that the buttons are a little hard to press due to them being so sealed behind the protective rubber.

You can also use a 3.5mm cable connection which is hidden behind a rubber flap to protect the port from water exposure.

The battery seems to provide 10 hours of playtime which is neither good nor bad.

The sound quality is where this little speaker truly shines and punches well above its weight. It is loud, clear and despite being small, it delivers a very reasonable amount of bass. Music, radio, and podcasts come out clear and balanced across the frequency range, which is not typical for mini wireless speakers powered by a single driver.

How and why to use Bluetooth Shower speakers?

There are three main ways that people tend to use Bluetooth enabled speakers in bathrooms which depend on the mood you are in or perhaps your morning or evening rituals.

More often than not, people like to spend their shower time with more fun, so some light, yet energizing music is a great way to start your day, especially if you like singing.

For some of us, we like to take a bath and wind down after a hard day at work, so quiet and peaceful music will surely help you get to the relaxing state sooner.

For others, productive geeks like me, we like to spend our time listening to a podcast while showering to make sure no time is wasted getting clean again.

With wireless Bluetooth speakers becoming increasingly popular and the abundance of consumer options available on the market – which speaker should you pick for your shower time?

We have reviewed a variety of candidates and have shortlisted top ten shower speakers currently available on the market.

Buyers Guide – How To Choose A Shower Speaker?

How We Tested

Like with all other tech, picking the top-rated Bluetooth shower speaker requires you to determine a set of features that are essential and the ones that are secondary. Going into this shower speaker review, the key five factors we have considered for our buyer’s guide are listed in separate sections below.

This is not to say that other factors such as charging time, long battery life, watts of power, detachable suction cup, LED and mood light, connect features, true stereo sound, USB cable, and other accessories are not important. They could be for some of us, but, in general, we feel they have less of an impact on your showering experience than the key elements we’ve mentioned below.

To ensure that we remain objective and unbiased, we have purchased the ten top-rated shower speakers that our reviewers tested for 40 hours. Each speaker has been reviewed against the key criteria listed below.

Waterproof Ratings

Whether for shower use or bath, waterproofing ability is the key consideration in choosing the top speaker to buy. All speakers in our review except SoundBot SB510 carry waterproof certifications that will help you understand the speaker’s capability to withstand water.

A widely accepted IPX waterproofing standard is now used by all major speaker manufacturers to describe precisely the water protection capabilities of the speaker. The scale starts with IPX0 and goes all the way to IPX8, however, IPX6 or IPX7 waterproof ratings are as far as you’d want to push the shower speaker. If dust proofing is also required, it is recommended to check out shower speakers with the IP67 rating.

If the waterproof rating is not on your ‘must-have’ list for portable speakers, consider checking out our top-rated portable Bluetooth speaker review and comparison.

Ease of Setup and Use

A bath or a shower is a place where setting up, tuning, fixing, or controlling a speaker could be troublesome. In other words, the practicality of using the product in a wet, damp, noisy, and often hot environment is one of the top features to consider when making a purchase.

Audio Quality

Despite shower being a reasonably noisy environment, we want our speaker to deliver a good audio quality nevertheless. To listen to music, radio, or podcasts over the sound of running water, you may need to push the speaker slightly. Hence, it should be capable of reproducing the sound at high volume without any side noise or distortion.

Feature set

With technology advancements, speaker features have never been more exhaustive. At the same time, it is easy to get lost in this variety of options, so we have made it our mission to highlight speaker functionality relevant to the shower use.

For example, the ability to charge the speaker while in use or having an integrated speakerphone is close to irrelevant for shower use. On the other hand, music and voice clarity, volume, voice controls, waterproofing, Bluetooth connectivity, and decent battery life is what make a good general-purpose speaker a great shower companion.

Battery Life

Speaker placement may play a vital role in the overall listening experience, especially in a damp and noisy environment such as your bath or a shower. Suction cups and special attachments help you better position the speaker and channel the sound waves more efficiently. Most of the time, mounting your speaker and taking it down takes some time, hence we recommend a long-lasting battery as it saves you time and nuisance.

Alternatively, another way to prolong the life of your speaker is to use quality portable battery packs as they can provide you with additional battery power on the go.

Speaker Placement

Making the decision of where to place your waterproof or water-resistant wireless speaker might sound strange at first. In practice, however, you may be facing a challenge as given the water noise, limited space, and the physical form of the speaker – mounting or placement options could be extremely limited.

Some speakers come with suction caps that could be mounted on bathroom wall tiles, some have special cords or hooks that can be attached to your shower head or taps. Others need to be placed on the floor or your bathtub, but then, you need to make sure the drivers are facing you so that most sound reaches your ears.

Lastly, is you are planning to use your speaker outside of your bathroom, you may want to consider the Bluetooth range as being important. Otherwise, due to close proximity in the shower or bath, that option is not much of an essence.

Whatever your requirements are or however big your pocket is, we hope you found a perfect speaker in our top 10 shower speakers of 2020.

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