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14 Portable Speakers That Will Outplay Your Pool Party

14 Portable Speakers That Will Outplay Your Pool Party

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What good is a party playlist if you can’t actually hear the music? This summer, give your expertly crafted Spotify playlists the recognition they deserve with a punchy outdoor speaker. Unlike indoor speakers, these outdoor speakers are designed to carry sound in open-air spaces. They're also portable, so you can keep your music going strong no matter where you are —beachside, poolside, or grilling on the patio.

There’s no shortage of stellar speakers on the market—check out these 20 devices, for instance. All of them provide booming, high-quality audio—and some have cool extra perks like water resistance or extensive battery life— so your pool party playlists will never sound, well, watered down.  

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Waterproof Outdoor Speaker
Bang & Olufsen
Extremely tough. And ready for anything. Beosound Explore is a rugged Bluetooth speaker that's crafted for adventure.  
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Pablo Uma Sound Lantern
Design Within Reach
Perfect for entertaining day or night, indoors or out, the UMA Sound Lantern makes a great companion at parties and gatherings. Along with a full-range light-control dial, it offers 360-degree sound with touch-sensitive volume control. Bluetooth connectivity makes for effortless music streaming.
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Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker
Nordstrom
Don’t let this tiny device fool you; it packs some serious sound—and on a budget!
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Apple HomePod Mini
Apple
Room-filling, 360-degree sound. Place HomePod mini speakers around the house for rich multiroom audio¹ and features like Intercom.
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Marshall Kilburn II Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Amazon
Marshall’s amp-inspired speaker will look just as good sitting on your patio as it will on your bookshelf once the season is over.
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UE Boom 3 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
An impressive 15-hour battery life means that the UE Boom 3 can keep the music pumping well after the sun goes down.
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Audio Pro Addon T3 Portable Speaker
Amazon
Modern, minimalist, and easily transportable? Check, check, and check.
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2
Amazon
Ultraportable Bluetooth speaker with a surprisingly bigger sound that’s crisp and bassy as all get-out. Now with Outdoor Boost.  
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Bose SoundLink Revolve II Bluetooth Speaker
Bose
Meet SoundLink Revolve II, one of our best performing portable Bluetooth speakers yet. It delivers true 360° sound for consistent, uniform coverage. Place it in the center of the room and everyone gets the same experience.
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JBL FLIP 5 Portable Waterproof Speaker
Amazon
JBL’s waterproof smart speakers have many capabilities you’d expect of a top outdoor speaker—including powerful sound, long battery life, and a waterproof design.
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Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen)
Amazon
The all-new Echo Dot is Amazon’s most popular smart speaker with Alexa. The sleek, compact design delivers crisp vocals and balanced bass for full sound.
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Pohopa Bluetooth Lantern Speaker
Amazon
This speaker doubles as an outdoor lantern, making it ideal for summertime bonfires.
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DOSS E-Go II Speaker
Amazon
It offers 12 hours of total runtime on a single charge; a water, dust, and crash-proof design; and punchy sound.
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Friengood IPX6 Solar Bluetooth Speaker
Amazon
This speaker is powered by the sun! Every 10 minutes of daylight can power a half hour of your favorite tracks.
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