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Christmas gifts for someone who loves a long bath: is a shower speaker a good present?
Christmas gifts for bath lovers: why a suction-cup shower speaker that its maker says floats is a fun tech add-on to a pamper gift, and what to check first.
Arun · Electronic Guru
For a bath lover, a shower speaker works best as the surprise inside a pamper gift: check the immersion rating, the suction surface and the charger before you wrap it.
Looking for a Christmas gift for someone who loves a long bath or a sing-along shower? A small waterproof shower speaker can be a genuinely fun tech twist on the usual pamper set, as long as it is rated for immersion and has a way to stay put on the tiles. Bath and pamper sets are a staple of UK Christmas gift guides; this is the gadget to sit beside them.
The bath lover: a speaker that can float
The surprising part is the float. XLeader says its SoundAngel Mate, the model name shown on the Xleader Pro Shower Speaker (Upgraded) Certified IPX7 Waterproof Bluetooth listing, can float in a bathtub or pool. XLeader also states the IPX7 rating means it can be fully immersed up to 1 metre for about 30 minutes, which goes well beyond splash-proof.
XLeader adds a suction cup that it says sticks to shower walls, bathroom tiles and car windows, plus a built-in microphone for hands-free calls. That means they can answer a ringing phone without dripping across the bathroom to reach it.
Christmas gift checks before you wrap it
Read the listing carefully. The Amazon title and its bullet points quote different power and battery figures, so I would not choose it on those numbers. XLeader's own page lists a USB charging cable, the suction cup and a gift box, but no wall plug, so make sure they have a USB charger.
Suction cups need a smooth surface. The retailer listing mentions tiles, glass and smooth wooden boards, so textured or painted walls are a gamble.
Make it a proper bath-lover present
Tucked into a basket with their favourite bath oil or bubbles, the speaker becomes a thoughtful pamper gift. Compare the speaker online, then ask a local chemist or gift shop near you for an offer on the bath bits through PriceHaggle.
Quick questions
Can it go in the bath? XLeader rates it IPX7 and says it can float.
Can they take calls on it? Yes, XLeader lists a built-in microphone for hands-free calls.
Will it stick anywhere? The listing names smooth surfaces such as tiles and glass.
Save yourself a surprise
Your quick buying checklist
- Confirm the listing shows the SoundAngel Mate model name and the Blue colour you want.
- Check they have a smooth tiled or glass wall for the suction cup.
- Check they own a USB charger, as no wall plug is listed in the box.
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