What are outdoor Bluetooth speakers? Advantages and disadvantages

If you want to take your Bluetooth speakers outdoors, you should make sure that they are outdoor-ready. Otherwise, it can quickly happen that the speakers do not survive the outing. Get an overview of the most important advantages and disadvantages of outdoor Bluetooth speakers.

Outdoor Bluetooth speakers and their advantages

In addition to regular Bluetooth speakers, there are also models that are designed specifically for outdoor use. The main difference from the indoor variants is the IPX protection class. This determines how well the speakers can withstand environmental influences, such as water. The higher the protection class, the more resistant the device. Therefore, when buying outdoor Bluetooth speakers, pay attention to the IPX protection class.

• Like normal speakers, outdoor speaker models also offer maximum mobility thanks to the built-in battery. Depending on the charging capacity of the battery, run times of up to 12 hours are possible.
• In addition to the battery, the compact design of the speakers also provides mobility. Just take the speaker wherever you want and listen to your favorite music.
• Some speaker models have a powerbank function. This allows you to supply other devices with power via a USB port. Especially on the road, this is a handy feature.

Disadvantages of outdoor Bluetooth speakers

Despite the multitude of advantages, outdoor Bluetooth speakers also bring a few disadvantages:

• Because Bluetooth transmits audio content only in compressed form, the audio quality may be inferior compared to a wired connection or other wireless standards that transmit uncompressed.
• Like other wireless connections, Bluetooth is susceptible to interference and is limited to a certain range, depending on the strength of the transmitter.