I love doing karaoke in the shower, and these top-rated waterproof Bluetooth speakers are up to the challenge

JBL Clip 5 and Tribit StormBox Mini+ — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

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 black JBL Clip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker — (Image credit: Future)

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

The Bromley 750 is Marshall’s debut party speaker, and it’s a triumph. Thanks to a plethora of wired and wireless connectivity options, this party speaker doubles (or triples) as a guitar amp and a karaoke machine, while delivering powerful sound quality when you’re listening to music. A massive 500W power output makes the bass sound loud and refined, while vocals are crystal clear. While not exactly small, it's IP54 waterproof and features a drainage system to get rid of any water that manages to get in.

Read my full Marshall Bromley 750 review.

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Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She's a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone (she's a licensed drone pilot), at a concert, or watching F1. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro. You can follow her photography account on Instagram here.

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