Singing in the shower: The best shower speakers

With its IPX7 waterproof rating, the Soundcore Motion 100 is our pick for the best overall shower speaker. It sports two full-range drivers and an output of 20W, so it produces fairly loud and powerful sound. For such an affordable price, you'll struggle to find better sound for the value.

It's also a very portable speaker, making it ideal for frequent travellers. It's lightweight and compact, with a great battery life as well. The 12-hour playtime pairs nicely with the five-hour recharge time, so even if it does run out, it won't take long to bring it back.

One of our tech writers, Kyle Purves, tested and reviewed the Soundcore Motion 100, with this to say about it – "Soundcore speakers have often been my go-to choice for mid-budget speakers, but the Motion 100 has completely brought me around to the true budget side.

"While it doesn't quite have the bass coverage of other speakers, it still does a fairly good job, and it's a factor I'm willing to forgive when factoring in the price and size. For your money, you get an exceedingly reliable Bluetooth speaker that is lightweight, very portable, and plenty powerful."

The JBL Flip 6 may be the most expensive speaker on our list, but trust us, it's absolutely worth it. You can always depend on JBL to deliver fantastic audio quality and it's no different here. With great IP67 waterproofing and a battery life of 12 hours, this is a pretty low-maintenance speaker. Best of all, thanks to the design of the Flip 6, you can choose whether to play it vertically or horizontally, so it can easily fit into any shower space.

The closest thing to a downside regarding the Flip 6 is that, to get the most out of it, you should pair it with another Flip 6. That doesn't mean a singular one isn't worth considering (cause it really is still great on its own), but a pair make the great parts all the better.

For those that want to get the best possible bass out of their playlists, the Sony SRS-XB13 is the powerhouse you've been searching for. The speaker is specifically designed to enhance low tones and to get every bit of extra bass that this compact package could possibly manage.

Speaking of the compact size, the SRS-XB13 has a handy strap that makes it easy to hang up in the shower. In fact, since it's so portable, we think it's the perfect pick for those still wanting a musical shower while on their travels.

It can take a while to charge the speaker to full, but considering it sports a mighty 16-hour battery life, that's both to be expected and rarely an issue.

For the best performance-to-cost ratio, the Eono Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a surprise hit. Amazon's own brand tiny speaker may look a bit plain, and the sound quality is a little less than the competition, but the rest of the specs here are seriously impressive.

IPX7 waterproofing put this little speaker in the upper echelons of durability, and it still manages to combine that with a fantastic 20-hour battery life. It also has the often elusive AUX connection that some other shower speakers lack.

Essentially, if you're willing to trade a bit of power, you can pick up a very reliable speaker that will never leave you lacking a soundtrack as you shower. Plus, since it's so affordable, it is a great option for students on a budget.

If you're after a shower speaker that performs well at a bit of everything, the JBL Clip 4 is a good choice. The Clip 4 is one of the best JBL speakers, so it should come as no surprise that it would excel in the shower. You may assume the small stature would mean it lacks in durability, but with a fantastic IP67 rating, it has no issue shrugging off bumps, splashes, and even the occasional brief submerging.

As the name suggests, the Clip 4 is designed to hook around objects with its carabiner design. On the go, you could attach it to a backpack or your belt, but when in the shower, it's best placed on a handle or curtain rail.

Read our full JBL Clip 4 review.

Sometimes there's just nothing that can beat a long shower with music, and if you want to truly vibe out, then the colour-changing lights of the Anker Soundcore 2 are bound to be appealing. The LED lights match the beat of the music, so you can seat a tone for your shower.

It's not all about style though, as this speaker still has good specs backing it. The IPx7 waterproofing is excellent, and the all-direction sound means you can move it around your shower and still get the same brilliant audio.

The 12-hour battery life is solid, but using the light show means it will rarely match that number. Aside from that, our only complaint is that it is a bit too big for some smaller showers.

We know the struggle of fumbling around in the shower, desperately trying to skip the current song in the playlist, which is why we've opted to recommend the WONDERBOOM 3 for its simple controls. The giant plus and minus buttons are very generous, so even if you get shampoo in your eyes, you should still be able to change tracks.

The WONDERBOOM 3 really shines when paired with a twin. Place one in a corner, the other in the opposite, and let the 360-degree quality audio encompass you. With a solid battery life, great waterproofing, and a compact design, it's an overall fantastic shower speaker that is unlikely to disappoint.

We loved the WONDERBOOM 2 when we tested it, and the 3 works to up the quality. A worthy purchase.