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7 Bluetooth speakers that are on sale and can go underwater

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After months of social interactions basically being limited to Zoom calls and eye contact with masked strangers at the grocery store, hanging outdoors will have a whole new meeting this summer.

When your outdoor gatherings are spread out and socially-distanced, you'll need a loud, outdoorsy Bluetooth speaker for that.

Best Buy has a slew of waterproof Bluetooth speakers on sale from Ultimate Ears, JBL, and Sony, with a max savings of $100:

Ultimate Ears

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When we think outdoor speakers, we think that iconic Ultimate Ears cross design. Though durale is usually synonymous with clunky, the compact, chic, and colorful.Ultimate Ears line is anything but that. The Wonderboom 2 is so not clunky that it floats in water.

Each model's IP67 rating means that it can be totally submerged in three feet of water for half an hour and be fine, as well as withstand large amounts of dust. The main differences are size and battery life, ranging from 13 to 20 hours on one charge.

most come with a $39.99 PowerUP charging dock for free.

JBL

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You won't see one "best Bluetooth speakers" list without at least one speaker from the JBL fam. The grab-and-go shape and ability to add a carrying strap make them easy to take wherever you go. The IPX7 rating means they're also fine in a few feet of water but are not officially dust proof.

Sony

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Sony's line of waterproof Bluetooth speakers don't exactly look like the life of the party — until it gets dark, that is. Color-changing lights sync to the beat of the music, and when the Extra Bass technology comes in, a party is guaranteed even if you're just drinking on your patio alone. An IP67 rating means you don't have to sweat dust or drops in three feet of water.