These wireless speakers can provide accompanying music for all kinds of activities, from playing at the pool to taking a hike. A few speakers are even intended for use in the shower when you don’t want to stop listening to that podcast or audiobook. If you don’t need the extreme portability that Bluetooth affords, you may want a good home Wi-Fi speaker that plugs into the wall; otherwise a battery-powered Bluetooth should be your go-to speaker. There are plenty of good options on this list.

OontZ Angle 3—$25. 99Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker—$27. 99JBL FLIP 4—$78. 94iFox iF012 Bluetooth Shower Speaker—$29. 74Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2—$66. 99Bose SoundLink Micro—$99. 00Mpow Q2—$19. 99

OontZ Angle 3—$25.99

It’s IPX5 water-resistance rated, so it’s splash-proof and rainproof and able to survive most types of wet environments where it isn’t fully submerged underwater. The Bluetooth 5.0 spec it includes gives it a 100-foot range under the right conditions. Plus, it claims a long 14 hours of battery life with the volume two-thirds of the way up. All in all, the Angle 3 has a compelling list of features for a low cost.

Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker—$27.99

Anker’s Soundcore audio brand is popular in the headphone space, but also in the Bluetooth speaker space. This Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker is a lightweight portable option you can carry in a single hand or pack away in a small bag and should be a great travel speaker. It includes the Bluetooth 4.2 spec for 66 feet of wireless connectivity under the right conditions. It’s also IPX5 rated to handle rain and pool splashes just fine. Remarkably, it states a battery life of 24 hours. Soundcore products are known for their impressive sound at low price points.

JBL FLIP 4—$78.94

If you want more confidence around water than an IPX5 rating can provide, the JBL FLIP 4 is IPX7 rated. That rating indicates that it can handle rain and splashes, but it can also be submerged underwater without any issues. Go ahead and throw it in the pool. Another benefit of the FLIP 4 over some other speakers is its ability to group with other JBL Bluetooth speakers. JBL’s Connect+ feature allows you to link up more than 100 other Connect+ enabled speakers for an even more impressive volume and sound than one speaker can provide on its own.

iFox iF012 Bluetooth Shower Speaker—$29.74

The iFox iF012 Bluetooth speaker doesn’t have to be used in the shower, but it definitely can be. It features a suction cup on the back to stick easily to a tile wall without the need for a stand or hook. It has large, rubber buttons that are effortless to press when water is flowing. It is, of course, waterproof and submersible, as you might expect from a speaker meant to live in the shower.

If you want to take your morning meetings under the hot water, the iFox iF012 Bluetooth shower speaker does have a microphone for calls. The speaker can also be used in the car or other, nonwet locations, making it a versatile Bluetooth speaker consideration.

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2—$66.99

For years now, Ultimate Ears has been making some of my favorite Bluetooth speakers. The company has been innovating in the space for a long time and always produces impressive sounding speakers with eye-catching designs. The Wonderboom 2 is one of those speakers, with a minimal, round design and big, bold colors. It’s impossibly small for the large, clear sound it’s able to deliver. It has a fabric loop for easy carrying or hanging. The large plus and minus buttons, which are part of the look, make it a cinch to raise or lower the volume on first try.

Somehow Bose managed to retain its attention to detail and high-quality sound in a tiny Bluetooth speaker with the SoundLink Micro. It takes its design cues from other SoundLink speakers but shrinks down the overall size to something that can clip onto your shoulder while hiking a trail.

It has a microphone so it can be a speakerphone for meetings. It’s completely waterproof with an IPX7 rating. Plus, it can be paired with another speaker for party mode. It may be one of the more expensive speakers on this list, but it’s packed with features and sounds great.

Mpow Q2—$19.99

Mpow may not be a name you immediately recognize, but its audio products are solid for their budget-friendly price points. The Mpow Q2 is an example of that value. It’s a small and packable Bluetooth speaker, but it also provides enough sound for a bedroom or other modest-size room. Among its listed features are 18 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 5.0, and an IPX7 rating. It even includes a suction cup on the back to place it anywhere.

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