Wireless sound has become a part of people’s everyday lives, on-demand music without fuss that can be shared amongst friends and different devices. For many of us, music is an essential part of social gatherings – think parties, festivals, and picnics in the park. We can now combine devices for these various scenarios, taking a cooler that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker! If you’ve been thinking about a cooler with the speaker, or if this is the first time you’ve heard of one, this article will be talking you through the best cooler.
Super Real Business Cooler with Speakers
This 15-watt Bluetooth cooler with the speaker is lightweight, water-resistant and has removable speakers. This speaker will work with any device that has Bluetooth capability and will play music for over eight hours before it needs to be charged.
- Water resistant
- Powerful, full-bodied sound
- Long-lasting battery
- Connects with all Bluetooth capable devices
- 100% money back guarantee
- Holes in the design on the front could make this one less beach friendly
- Relatively small in size, will hold less than other models
TUNES2GO KoolMAX Cooler Audio System
The KoolMax cooler with speaker and audio system delivers on function and fun with its spaciousness and design. It holds 48 cans or 28 beer bottles, and has up to 16 hours of battery life before charging. As you might expect due to the large capacity, this is a heavier duty option, coming with wheels and telescoping handle for transportation.
- Very long battery life
- Large storage capacity
- Connection via Bluetooth or jack allows you even to plug in and play guitar!
- Water resistant
- The size of the cooler could make it less useful for small trips or saving space
- Not completely waterproof
Super Real Business Cooler with Speakers (Rainbow, 2019 Edition)
Similar to the first cooler speaker, this is a lightweight and highly portable unit but comes in a slightly different shape and fun festival ready colors. Ready to go with any Bluetooth device, it offers 15-watt speakers and charging of your own phone via USB charging bank. The cool bag can hold up to 12 cans.
- Built in power bank for your iPhone, Android or tablet device.
- Water resistant
- Battery lasts for over 150 songs
- Sound doesn’t carry as well outdoors as other models
- The lightweight design restricts the number of cans or bottles that will fit in the cooler
Kube Bluetooth Speaker with 37qt Cooler Storage
The Kube Bluetooth speaker with cooler storage is an exceptional product on all fronts. It looks great, sounds great, and has a lot of capacity. It can hold 16 bottles of wine, 30 LPs, or any gear you want protected from sun, rain or sand. It comes in a sleek and stylish design, positioned as more of a cooler box with speaker, rather than the cool bags we’ve seen so far.
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- 37qt. Storage space
- Extraordinary battery life
- Sound pressure level as loud as a thunderclap
- The hard cased design can make it quite heavy, especially when full of drinks or ice
Gourmia GMF668 Thermoelectric Mini Fridge Cooler
The Gourmia mini fridge cooler is more of a home designed gadget than the other models we’ve discussed. It would make a great desktop cooler speaker in a communal space such as a dorm room or small office space. The fridge connects to any Bluetooth device for playing music or podcasts.
- Can keep its contents cool OR warm at the flip of a switch. It continues to hold its temperature even after unplugged
- Comes with charging adaptors compatible with home power supplies and car lighters for charging on the go
- Uses the latest thermoelectric technology, protecting the environment
- Not as portable for outdoor activities
- Less capacity than other models, holding six cans
Super Real Business Camo, 2019 Edition – Cooler With Speakers
Another bag type cooler speaker, in a lightweight and water resistant camo edition. See how popular this style of products is yet? Compatible with any Bluetooth device and complete with integrated power bank, it’s a complement to any music device. This will last for over 8 hours from one charge, plenty of time for your get together.
- Weighs less than 3lbs
- Removable speaker
- Shock resistance technology for high-impact use
- 100% money back guarantee
- Similar spec models are available for a more affordable price
Bud Light Soft Cooler Bluetooth Speaker Portable(Good For Travel)
This BudLight model is a soft cooler bag with built-in Bluetooth speakers in a slim and sleek design. The adjustable strap makes for light carrying, great for taking out on day trips with friends and family to keep your lunch and drinks cool. The bag comes with a rechargeable Bluetooth battery and is compatible with all Bluetooth enabled devices. It’s another lightweight cooler and has additional storage features.
- Very portable, with a lightweight design and adjustable shoulder carry strap
- Comes with an auxiliary cable for use with non-Bluetooth devices
- Fits up to 24 standard beer cans
- This one is not water resistant, a detail that many other models do claim
- Ice is not recommended for this product
Coolest Cooler Premium ice Chest with Bluetooth Speaker – (60 Quart, Classic Orange)
The Coolest Cooler stands out against the other coolers, being more of a stationary part of the party than a portable cooler. It’s highly customizable with many optional extras and accessories to get more out of this already brilliant product. The basic model is essentially a cooler with the speaker, also featuring eating accessories including cutlery and plates, bottle opener and corkscrew, and an 8-hour battery life. Change the lid to add a solar panel for renewable charging while out and about, an ice crushing blender with a mix master drink guide, or go a little extra and include both.
- The ability to take or leave the features that work best for you
- 4 -5 day ice retention
- 60qt storage capacity
- Waterproof solar charging capabilities
- While it is portable, think more wheeling a suitcase rather than carrying a cooler with a couple of beers. Better suited for those hosting regularly at home or plenty of car space
Final Thoughts
In sharing with you our cooler with speaker reviews, we’ve seen many different options for these gadgets. Hopefully we can all agree that it’s a great product area with something for every need and budget. In that same way, the right one for you does depend on your need. From inexpensive, smaller portable cool bags, to more high tech high price boxes more suited to party venues or hosting at home, there’s something for every person and every occasion. We’re big fans!
We hope this has helped you to understand the options out there in the market and the pros and cons of each for you to choose the cooler with speaker that works for you.