This rugged Sony Bluetooth speaker just hit $138 in a strong Amazon deal

Save 34% on the Sony ULT Field 3 at Amazon. This rugged Bluetooth speaker packs punchy bass and up to 24 hours of battery. This rugged Sony Bluetooth speaker just hit $138 in a strong Amazon deal.

The Sony ULT Field 3 fits that kind of use well, and there’s a solid Amazon deal on it right now. You can grab the Sony ULT Field 3 for $138 at Amazon, down from its $209.99 RRP. That’s a 34% discount relative to the recommended retail price, saving you $72.

At $138, this is the best deal we’ve seen on it this year. It also has a strong 4.6-star rating, which should give shoppers a bit more confidence.

There’s nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water.

What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers. While you can take precautions to keep your speaker from getting wet, you can never be too sure.

Whether you’re on a trip near the sea, may experience a sudden spell of rain, or have a leaky water bottle, it’s worth keeping an eye on how good the waterproofing is on any given speaker when shopping for a new one. Bluetooth speakers have an Ingress Protection (IP) rating.

An IP rating measures how resistant hardware is to dust and water, with the first number representing dust resistance (on a scale of 0 to 6) and the second number representing water resistance (on a scale of 0 to 9). For example, an IP rating of IP56 would translate to high dust resistance and protection from powerful jets of water.

Which IP ratings to look for in Bluetooth speakers Skrypnykov Dmytro/Shutterstock The highest feasible rating for a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, then, would have a 9 in the second numeral, and the best all-around protection would come from an IP69. Unfortunately, this rating is pretty seldom seen outside of a few hyper-specialised examples; luckily, the more common ratings will still get you far.