There’s only one portable Bluetooth speaker you’ll need for this summer’s activities: the Wonderboom 4 by Ultimate Ears. Specially designed to float, you can take it with you to the pool/beach and actually bring it into the water with you. It’s now on sale for $52 at Amazon, nearly half off its original $100 price tag.
The sound quality is fine, and fine is good enough because you aren’t buying a speaker like this for top-notch sound. You’re buying it because it floats and has an IP67 rating, meaning it can submerge up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes and still work. You’re buying it because it’s tiny and fits in your hand, measuring just 4.09 inches tall. You’re buying it because it has 360-degree audio and enough battery to last up to 14 hours on a full charge—perfect for an entire day of outdoor activity.
The Wonderboom 4 supports wireless connections up to 131 feet, so you can keep your phone safely away from the water and still enjoy music wherever it goes. With two of these Wonderboom 4 speakers, you can also pair them up for stereo sound.
This isn’t the speaker for audiophiles, but you already know that based on the price. You won’t get thunderous bass or advanced equalizer controls. It’s also not the best for in-home use, especially with large multi-room setups, although it’s nice to use in the shower. (Hang it by its loop!)
At just $52, the Wonderboom 4 is now a smart buy for anyone who’s going to be having tons of outdoor fun this summer. Only the blue model is discounted this steeply—the black, white, and pink models are also on sale, but they’re priced at $70 instead.