Best waterproof gadgets for pool and beach fun this summer – speakers, phones, action cams and more

The GoPro Hero6 will auto-edit and beam your videos to its app

YOU NO longer have to leave your gadgets at home if you’re heading to the beach or pool this summer.

Just follow this guide to the best waterproof devices you can buy right now and pack your gizmos to take with you.

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From awesome drones that can glide across water to action cams and smartwatches that can clock your wet n’ wild antics – we’ve got all the bases covered.

Bragi The Dash Pro smart headphones

Most waterproof headphones are bulky eyesores unfit for the beach.

At €349 (£309), Bragi’s ear plugs are pricey but worth the money for their discrete, minimal design alone.

Like Apple’s AirPods, they ditch the cables for a truly wireless experience.

Other perks include an AI activity tracker that can count your pool laps, hands-free controls, and 30 hours of battery life.

The earplugs have an iPX7 waterproof rating (meaning they can be submerged in up to 1 meter of water).

£309 from Bragi.com – buy now

Monster SuperStar BackFloat Bluetooth speaker

Want a cool summer party trick? Just chuck the Monster BackFloat speaker in the nearest pool and watch it stay afloat while blasting tunes.

The rugged mini boombox can take a beating and is shockproof enough to lug anywhere.

It also doubles up as a speakerphone and boasts solid sound quality.

£79.21 from Amazon – buy now

Worried your drone may go kaput on holiday? Just get a waterproof one.

GP Toys NextX H2O Aviax Drone

Seeing as some waterproof drones can cost upwards of £2,000, this 64 quid quad-copter is a steal.

It glides across water and can even be dunked underneath, making it awesome for beach escapades.

There’s no camera included, but you can attach one if you want to record your surroundings.

£64 from Amazon – buy now

Snapchat Spectacles v2

Snapchat’s given its video-recording sunglasses a waterproof upgrade.

Will that make you shell out £150 for them? Well, that depends on how much you like Snapchat.

The specs let you record video in 10-second bursts and take pics by simply tapping or holding the button on top.

And you can upload the pics as Stories on Snapchat, making them great for capturing your travels.

£150 from Amazon – buy now

GoPro Hero6 Black action camera

If you’re looking to step up your holiday videos, then you need an action cam like the GoPro Hero6.

The snapper records clips in insanely high-resolution 4K video at 60 frames per second.

And its onboard chip even auto-edits and beams the clips back to a compatible app.

You can shoot handheld or attach it to a grip. And added stabilisation processing means you needn’t stress about shaky footage.

£389 from Amazon – buy now

Snapchat's video-recording sunglasses can now snap pics too — Snapchat’s video-recording sunglasses can now snap pics too

Garmin Vivofit 4

You don’t have to worry about removing this £70 activity tracker when you leap in the pool.

It also tracks steps, distance and calories burned, and monitors sleep.

An always-on colour display and over one-year’s worth of battery life are just a couple of its awesome perks.

£69.99 from Argos – buy now

Lifeproof FRĒ phone case for iPhone 8

If you don’t want to shell out for a new waterproof phone, you can just buy a case that does the job instead.

Lifeproof specialise in durable smartphone cases and the Fre is one of their best products.

Not only does it seal your iPhone to keep out water, but also protects from dirt and snow.

You can dunk it in up to 2 meters of H20 for up to one hour and it boasts a screen protector.

This case is for both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7, with more models also covered by separate cases.

£69.99 from Lifeproof – buy now

Don't pack bulky books for your travels, take a Kindle instead — Don’t pack bulky books for your travels, take a Kindle instead

Kindle Oasis (8 GB Wi-Fi)

Why take one book to the beach when you can bring a whole flippin’ library.

The Kindle Oasis is Amazon’s first waterproof e-reader.

Just grab a bunch of your fave ebooks from the Kindle store and jump on a lilo.

£229.99 from Amazon – buy now

Waterproof phone – LG G6 / Alcatel Go Play

Most premium smartphones are waterproof these days, but you still wouldn’t risk taking a £999 iPhone X for a swim.

If you want a truly cheap device that keeps water at bay, then the budget Alcatel Go Play is a solid bet.

It costs just £70 and has an IP67 rating, so it can survive 30 minutes under up to one meter of water.

Even its camera works underwater – though the image quality may leave a lot to be desired compared to its pricey counterparts.

If you can shell out a fair bit more, then the LG G6 costs £460 and has a better IP68 rating, meaning it guarantees even more water protection at up to one meter for 30 minutes.

Plus, it’s an all-round high-end upgrade over the affordable Alcatel.

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