Best rugged Bluetooth speakers for your next adventure trip

Every occasion demands a reliable music companion. Be it parties, casual get-togethers, or just some alone time. But you also feel the need to listen to your favourite tunes while heading for a trek. After all, the experience is totally different when playing music at the top of a hill. And for that, you ought to have a reliable outdoor-friendly speaker with rugged qualities, so you don’t have to keep it inside the moment it starts raining. Here are the best rugged speakers you should consider for your next adventure trip.

1. Infinity (JBL) Fuze 100

Budget pick

Infinity (JBL) Fuze 100 Deep Bass Dual Equalizer IPX7 Waterproof Portable Wireless Speaker (Mystic Blue)

₹ 1499

₹ 2999 (51% off)

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Infinity Fuze 100 is a compact Bluetooth speaker that is easy to carry around. It supports wireless music streaming via Bluetooth and has speakerphone to support voice calls. The speaker has dual equaliser modes for normal and deep bass output. It gets IPX7 rating for durability against water and you get playback support for up to 9 hours at the highest audio settings. The design of the speaker includes rugged and durable fabric material. In fact, it comes with a feature wherein you can pair two of these Fuze 100 speakers with the dual speaker connect technology. The Infinity Fuze 100 speaker is priced at Rs 1,499 in India.

2. JBL Flip 3 Stealth

Popular

JBL Flip 3 Stealth Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Rich Deep Bass (Black), Without Mic

₹ 5499

₹ 7990 (32% off)

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Flip 3 Stealth deserves a mention in this list, purely because it is made for rugged use. The IPX7 rating with durable fabric material gives it the ideal look and ingredients to withstand drops in water or even small splashes. It comes equipped with JBL signature stereo sound output and supports Bluetooth for connectivity with mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and more. It has dual external passive bass radiators for the extra thump in the music. The second most important thing for an outdoor-friendly speaker is long battery backup and a 3,000mAh battery promises up to 10 hours of playback time on a single charge. JBL Flip 3 Stealth will cost you Rs 5,499 in India.

3. Boltt Fire-Boltt Xplode 1500

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Boltt Fire-Boltt Xplode 1500 Portable Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker, IPX7 Waterproof & Weatherproof with Enhanced Bass (Black)

₹ 1599

₹ 2799 (43% off)

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The Xplode 1500 rugged speaker gets IPX7 rating that makes it waterproof. Because of which, you can take it for camping, pool parties, and in the shower. It has an inbuilt microphone that supports hands-free calling. The wireless pairing works via Bluetooth 5.0 but you can also connect it using the headphone port for wired access. The speaker is made of silicone coating from the outside and gets a graded mesh to cover the drivers. It features a surround stereo system that works by pairing two speakers together at the same time. The speaker has a built-in 1,200mAh battery that supports playback for up to 8 hours. Boltt Xplode 1500 is available in the market for Rs 1,599.

4. boAt Stone 1400

Premium

boAt Stone 1400 30W Bluetooth Speaker(Active Black)

₹ 5475

₹ 12999 (58% off)

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BoAt Stone 1400 wireless speaker offers 30W sound output and supports multiple connectivity modes such as Bluetooth 4.2 with range up to 10 meters, AUX for wired streaming, and USB. More importantly, the speaker gets IPX5 rating that makes this an ideal companion for the next hiking trip. It features an equaliser mode that can be tuned to outdoor or indoor settings. The speaker comes with a built-in microphone that can be used for music playback and receiving calls. BoAt Stone 1400 packs a 2,500mAh battery that charges via USB Type C port. BoAt Stone 1400 speaker gets a price tag of Rs 5,475 in the country.

5. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom

Best value

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, Thundering Bass, 360 Sound, Waterproof, Connect Two Speakers for Loud Hi-Fi, 10 Hour Battery Life, 100 ft Range - Phantom Black

₹ 5247

₹ 7995 (35% off)

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And finally, you have the Wonderboom from Ultimate Ears. This is a pocket size, durable speaker that can handle a swim or two without getting ruined. And since it’s fully waterproof, the speaker can be easily cleaned, even if it catches dust or gets dirty. Its unique shape ensures you get 360-degree sound experience, and you have physical buttons to control playback and volume of the music. The charging point is safely hidden under the rubbed cap at the bottom, so that water never enters the port. Wonderboom will give you 10 hours of playback support before needing a quick charge once again. UE Wonderboom is priced at Rs 5,247 in the market right now.