Best Waterproof Speakers Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's round-up of the best waterproof and water-resistant speakers you can buy in 2018. While the future hasn't brought us flying cars and near-sentient robot house cleaners, it has brought us a few things to make our lives easier.

Chief among those inventions is waterproof, wireless portable Bluetooth speakers.Sure, no one ever intends to get their portable speakers wet, but accidents happen.

Rain comes unexpectedly, waves sometimes break closer to the shore and kids well, are kids and they sometimes take something nice and ruin it.We get it – you don’t exactly plan on taking a swim with a Bluetooth speaker strapped to your back.

That’d be ridiculous – but the peace of mind that you get when you know you won’t ruin your Bluetooth speaker by getting it wet is priceless.With that in mind we're here to help you get the most for your money.

We've tested a not-so-insignificant amount of portable speakers in our time, and have found a handful that can resist the wonders (and terrors) of the great outdoors. Stick with us and we'll be sure to find a speaker that works for your budget.What is a waterproof (or water-resistant) speakerWhile waterproof and water-resistant aren't synonymous, they roughly translate to "water won't ruin it".

Waterproof is the better of the two, as it usually carries an IP67 rating that means it can withstand to float in around a meter of water for a half-hour before it bites the dust.

Water-resistant, on the other hand, means it could survive a splash or two, but it's not the kind of thing you'd just want to throw in the pool.When buying one of these more outdoorsy speakers, look for its IP rating.

This is how water resistance gadgets are categorized.

You'll see that IP mark, followed by two numbers.

IP67 is one of the most common, and means the speaker can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes -it's the one you want. Of course waterproofing isn't the only thing we looked for when picking out this list.

We also considered things like sound quality, price and feature set, all of which helped establish a set of criteria that we could measure all speakers against.What you see below is the result of that effort - our list of the 10 best wireless portable waterproof speakers.1.

Denon Envaya DSB-250BTGreat sound and a grown-up lookWeight: 0.93 pounds | Battery life: 13 hours | Wireless range: 100+ feet | Frequency response: TBC | Drivers: Two 40mm active drivers, one 53 x 135mm passive radiator | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesGreat sound qualityNeutral designIP67 water resistanceStiff buttonsIf you want a waterproof speaker that doesn't look like a waterproof speaker, get the Denon Envaya DSB-250BT.

It'll fit into a classy living room but has IP67 water resistance, letting it withstand a full-on dunk.

This is also the best-sounding speaker of its size, with meaty bass and audio balance you might expect from a hifi master like Denon.

There's an Envaya Mini if you want something smaller, too.

Any complaints To make the water resistance work, the speaker has rubbery panels instead of clicky buttons, and they aren't half hard to depress sometimes.

But if that isn't a minor quibble, what isRead the full review: Denon Envaya2.

UE WonderboomSurprising sound for its sizeWeight: 0.93 pounds | Battery life: 10 hours | Wireless range: 100+ feet | Frequency response: 80Hz - 20kHz | Drivers: Two 40mm active drivers, two 46 x 65mm passive radiators | NFC: No | Aux-in: No | USB charging: YesSound punches above its size360-degree soundMultipoint pairingSlightly confined soundNo speaker begs for the pool as much as the UE Wonderboom.

You get a little inflatable ring in the box to let it bob around in the swimming pool on your holiday.

It also stands well above its weight class, with weighty bass for a speaker so small.

Music also sounds balanced and rich.

You can even pair the Wonderboom with two devices simultaneously.

It may not have the largest soundstage and doesn’t have a speakerphone option, but the Wonderboom still ticks all the right boxes.

 Read the full review:UE Wonderboom3.

JBL Charge 3A near-perfect balance between sound, features and priceWeight: 1.76 pounds | Battery life: 20 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet | Frequency response: 65Hz – 20kHz | Drivers: Two 1.7" drivers and two passive radiators | NFC: No | Bluetooth version: 3.0 | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesKicking bass responseGets loudCharges your deviceExposed woofersThe JBL Charge 3 presents an incredibly attractive package.

This speaker features a battery that can last more than 20 hours – and can even charge your phone in a pinch, plus it features the meatiest bass out of all the speakers in this list.

However, the JBL Charge isn’t exactly the most lightweight speaker in the world, but if you’re a bass head and you don’t mind adding a bit of weight to your bag, the Charge 3 might just be for you. Read the full review:JBL Charge 34.

UE Boom 2Minor, but worthwhile upgrades for a modern classicWeight: 1.2 pounds | Battery life: 15 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet | Frequency response: 90Hz-20kHz | Drivers: Two 1.75" drivers and two 1.75" x 3" passive radiators | NFC: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesBrilliant designSlightly improved soundMore robust feature setBattery life isn't improvedThe UE Boom 2 is the UE Wonderboom’s big brother, offering even more precious decibels and finer detail.

It also lasts about 25% longer than the Wonderboom and has useful features, like NFC and aux-in, for older devices.

It’s a little bigger and heavier, but with that added bulk it does offer longer battery life.

(Oh, and if you want even more umph, the Megaboom – again from Ultimate Ears – is a pretty great choice, as well.)     Read the full review:UE Boom 25.

Fugoo StyleA small Bluetooth speaker that raises the barWeight: 1 pound | Battery life: Up to 40 hours | Wireless range: 30+ feed | Frequency response: 60Hz -20kHz | Drivers: Two 28mm neodymium tweeters, two 39mm neodymium aluminum domed mid/woofers, two 43mm x 54mm passive radiators | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesCustomizable lookAwesome soundAmazing battery lifeHonestly Nothing reallyIf you still don’t know about Fugoo, you’re certainly missing out on some of the best waterproof speakers in the world.

The Fugoo Style not only offers the longest battery life of any speaker on this list, (40 hours!) it also comes in at a tiny one pound.

Fugoo’s design philosophy is to offer different ‘jackets’ (Style, Tough or Sport) to fit around its ‘core’ speaker to fit different styles.

The Fugoo Style offers a great blend of size, sound fidelity and battery life for an affordable price.

 Read the full review:Fugoo StyleThis product is only available in the US at the time of this writing.

UK and Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the UE Wonderboom UE Wonderboom6.

JBL Pulse 3A waterproof party speaker that sounds greatWeight: N/A | Dimensions: 223 x 92 x 92mm (H x W x D) | Battery life: Up to 12 hours | Wireless range: N/A | Frequency response: 65Hz – 20kHz | Drivers: N/A | NFC: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | Bluetooth version: 4.0 | USB charging: No360-degree soundBuilt-in micShort battery lifeNo smartphone chargingIn terms of sheer audio prowess, the JBL Pulse 3 was a pleasant surprise.

While it’s light show may lead you to believe that it’s all a gimmick, the Pulse 3 actually offers a very well balanced tonal balance: Highs have good extension but are a little rolled off.

Bass offers good slam and texture, but bleeds into the mids a little.

If you’re not an audiophile, none of this matters – it sounds darn good and gets loud, making it the perfect companion for your next pool party.If you want a great sounding Bluetooth speaker that’s waterproof and a conversation piece, the JBL Pulse 3 is the speaker to get. Read the full review:JBL Pulse 37.

UE MegaboomBig sound and a big batteryWeight: 1.93 pounds | Battery life: 20 hours | Wireless range: 100+ feet | Frequency response: 65Hz – 20kHz | Drivers: Two 2” drivers and two 2” x 4” passive radiators | NFC: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesMinimalistic styleBigger sound, better batteryEasy to useDoesn't offer anything newThe UE Megaboom is at the very peak of Ultimate Ears’ line of waterproof Bluetooth speakers.

Its larger size means that the Megaboom can get loud and can last up to 20 hours at a sensible volume.

Bass is stronger and richer than its smaller UE Boom 2 and Wonderboom brothers.

This is the speaker for anybody who wants to really blare their music at a party.

For people who want to save some cash, however, the JBL Charge 3 is half the price and performs similarly.

 Read the full review:UE Megaboom8.

Bose SoundLink Color II A vibrant Bluetooth speaker that packs impressive soundWeight: 1.2 pounds | Dimensions: 5.25 x 5 x 2.25 inches (H x W x D) | Battery life: 8 hours | Wireless range: 30 feet | Frequency response: N/A | Drivers: N/A | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | Bluetooth version: N/A | Weatherproofing: Yes | Charges devices over USB: NoGood sound quality for its sizeMultipoint BluetoothAverage battery lifeOnly splash-proofBose is well known for making fantastic sounding audio equipment, and the SoundLink Color II is no different.

This small speaker packs a stealthy punch, providing deep bass with a nice impact, but it obviously can’t match the sound of the larger speakers in this list.

Now, while the SoundLink Color II sounds great, you should note that it’s not entirely waterproof.

It’ll survive splashes and rain, but you don’t want to drop it in the bath. Read the full review:Bose SoundLink Color II9.

UE Roll 2A solid Bluetooth speaker that's perfect for taking poolsideWeight: 330g | Dimensions: 135 x 40mm (D x H) | Battery life: Up to 15 hours | Wireless range: 30m or 100 ft | Frequency response: 108 – 20,000 Hz | Drivers: One 2-inch driver and two ¾–inch tweeters | NFC: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB charging: YesDecent mids and highs50-foot wireless rangeMuddy bassAverage battery lifeThe UE Roll 2 offers a unique disk form factor that’s perfect for taking to the pool.

The speaker comes with its own float, which lets you listen to and control your tunes in the pool, something no other speaker on this list can do.

It might not sound quite as good as the UE Wonderboom, as it’s lacking in the bass department, but it’s still a solid sounding speaker.

If you don’t care about the form factor and float, however, the UE Wonderboom is the better buy. Read the full review:UE Roll 210.

Fugoo GoA versatile, weatherproof speaker at an affordable priceWeight: 330g | Dimensions: 47.5mm x 225mm x 84mm (D x W x H) | Battery life: Up to 10 hours | Wireless range: 30m or 100 ft | Frequency response: 100Hz - 20KHz | Drivers: Two 50mm drivers, two 62mm x 36mm bass radiators | NFC: No | Aux-in: No | Bluetooth version: 4.1 | USB charging: YesSyncs with a second speakerGreat price-to-performance ratioNo 3.5mm aux jackAverage battery lifeThe Fugoo Go is a unique Bluetooth speaker that comes with a built-in bungee cord, like the UE Roll 2, to help you mount it to different things.

The Go can also pair with another Go speaker to play in stereo, something that other speakers on this list can’t do.

Sure, UE allows you to pair up multiple speakers for more volume, but you won’t get true stereo playback.

While we recommend the Fugoo Style for its class-leading battery life and excellent sound, the Fugoo Go is a good alternative for a lower price.Read the full review:Fugoo GoThis product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing.

Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the UE Roll 2 Ultimate Ears Roll 2BSyWu2XbFBANgQmpTJxQC8.jpg#