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Ampere Shower Power Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:16 hoursIP rating:IPX6Bluetooth version:5.1Weight:520 g

Ampere Shower Power Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Ampere Shower Power
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

6.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of portable speakers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

3.9

Audio

20%

7.0

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

9.1

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 97%
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 91%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Ampere Shower Power

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

32%

3.9

Audio

20%

7.0

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

9.1

Design

3%

4.2

Smart features

5.5
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
2.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Ampere Shower Power has a popularity score of 2.4 points, which is lower than 56.7% of products in this category.
2.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Audio output power
3 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
40 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 40 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
150 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 150 Hz which is higher than that of 93% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.1 which is newer than that of 70.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
16 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 16 hours which is longer than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX6
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX6 which provides worse ingress protection than 52.5% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 9.7% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
520 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 520 g which is lighter than that of 65.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
9.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9.5 cm which is shorter than that of 64% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Width
9.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 9.5 cm which is narrower than that of 77% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
9.1 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 9.1 cm which is deeper than that of 56.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Ampere Shower Power vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (16 hours vs 12 hours).
    16 hours vs 12 hours
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX6 vs IPX5).
    IPX6 vs IPX5
  • 0.1 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 0.1 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (16 hours vs 12 hours).
    16 hours vs 12 hours
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX6 vs IPX5).
    IPX6 vs IPX5
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 8.6 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (9.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    9.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 280 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (520 g vs 800 g).
    520 g vs 800 g
  • 90 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (150 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    150 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 8,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (12,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    12,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 7.2% worse value for money
    Ampere Shower Power offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.04 vs 7.5).
    7.04 vs 7.55
  • 16.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average portable speaker
    Ampere Shower Power has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.89 vs 8).
    6.89 vs 8
  • 90 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (150 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    150 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 8,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (12,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    12,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 7 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    85 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50 mm).
    40 mm vs 50 mm
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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wired.com
20/11/2022
Summary of the review
This Hydro-Powered Speaker Lets You Rock Out in the Shower
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nytimes.com
21/11/2023
Summary of the review
A Bluetooth Shower Speaker Seems Like a Silly Idea, But This One is Actually Good Would you like help looking for reviews on other waterproof shower s...

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Ampere Shower Power

  • Innovative hydropower system charges the internal battery seamlessly using water flow
  • Eliminates the need to constantly remove the speaker from the shower for manual recharging
  • The Bluetooth speaker unit is easily detachable and portable for use in other rooms or outdoors
  • Quick and seamless automatic pairing with smartphones after the initial setup
  • Adequate volume and sound clarity that can easily be heard over loud running shower water
  • Environmentally friendly design made using recycled ocean plastic
  • Intuitive physical control buttons on the device body for easy tracking and volume adjustments

What customers don't like about Ampere Shower Power

  • Audio performance lacks significant bass, with a default sound profile heavy on treble
  • Sound can experience distortion at maximum volumes or when the speaker grill gets heavily wet
  • The unit is quite large, bulky, and heavy, which may strain weaker or loose showerhead mounts
  • Lowers the overall showerhead clearance by 3 to 4 inches, potentially inconveniencing taller users
  • Supplied mounting washers and gaskets do not seamlessly fit all modern or custom showerhead tap designs
  • The internal turbine generator can emit a noticeable, high-pitched whining noise while charging
  • The accompanying smartphone app for the Pro version has severe connectivity and functionality bugs

Verdict

The Ampere Shower Power is an innovative, 100% waterproof IPX6-rated Bluetooth 5.1 shower speaker engineered to install directly onto nearly any standard showerhead in under a minute. Utilizing a proprietary internal impeller system, the device generates hydroelectric power from running water to charge its built-in 2,200 mAh battery, which yields up to 16 to 20 hours of off-shower playtime and effectively endless listening time when the water is running. Constructed from 100% recycled ocean plastic, the cylindrical speaker features a 45 mm dynamic driver delivering 3W of 360-degree immersive audio with a frequency range of 150 Hz to 12 kHz. Main advantages include its hassle-free automatic pairing, intuitive physical buttons for easy control, and a self-charging design that completely removes the need for manual battery recharging. However, notable drawbacks include a slight reduction in overall shower water flow, a lack of deep bass performance due to its small form factor, and a design that lowers the showerhead position by roughly four inches, which may be inconvenient for taller users.

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