I've loved music for as long as I can remember. My earliest memories of music involve me sitting in the backseat of my dad's car, and singing along to songs like 'Eleanor Rigby' by The Beatles, 'A Horse With No Name' by America, and 'Comfortably Numb' by Pink Floyd. My love of music and singing along grew exponentially as I grew up, to the point that I was the lead vocalist of my high school band.
Though I'm a lead vocalist no longer, I still love singing, whether that's at a karaoke bar after a few drinks or performing a full-blown concert in the shower (yes, accompanied by air guitars and air drums). But to make that happen, I need one of the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers that won't get ruined by steam or splashes of water.
Since joining Tom's Guide almost two years ago, I've tested my fair share of waterproof speakers, so if you're on the hunt for one, I'm here to assist. I've picked my top-rated speakers which are waterproof and in some cases, dustproof too — and they start at as low as $39!
A quick rundown of IP ratings
A device's, or speaker's (in this case), durability is defined by an IP score. "IP" stands for Ingress Protection, and it's the level of protection against dust and water getting in. The first number that follows "IP" determines the speaker's protection against dust, and it's measured on a scale of 1-6, with 1 being least protected and 6 being most protected.
Another number then follows the first, and the second number after "IP" represents water protection. This is measured on a scale of 1-8, with 1 being least protected and 8 being most protected. If you want to use a speaker in the shower or by the poolside, I'd recommend either an IP54 or an IP67 speaker, as you'll soon see below. One of the following recommendations is rated IPX7, which means it's waterproof but not protected against dust — but that's the bare minimum you'll want in a waterproof speaker.
For a more detailed breakdown of IP ratings, check out our best waterproof Bluetooth speakers buying guide.
My top picks for shower-proof speakers
The cute speaker with reactive RGB
The 'hook-it-anywhere' speaker
The inconspicuous, lowkey speaker
The 'more-than-a-pretty-face' speaker
The 'can-withstand-anything' party speaker
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