There are hundreds of cheap Bluetooth speakers on the market, but if you want one that’s rugged, sounds good, and runs on your power tool battery pack, Milwaukee has you covered. Yes, the tool brand makes several excellent speakers, and having the logo and color that match all your gear is just icing on the cake.
So, why would you buy a Milwaukee speaker over all those other brands? Well, for lots of reasons. One being that you can jam out on the jobsite with a speaker that can truly handle all the dust, dirt, or debris of a work environment. Plus, if the battery runs out, there’s a good chance you have an extra M12 or M18 battery pack to get the tunes flowing again.
Additionally, some of Milwaukee’s radios or BT speakers double as battery charging docks, giving you one less thing to buy for the garage or carry around at work. Either way, here are a few of the best speakers and radios worth buying.
Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Jobsite Radio + Charger
First up is the all-new M18-powered jobsite Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a radio and battery charger, which just arrived earlier this year. This particular speaker has several upgrades, plus it’s a hybrid tool that can run off your M18 battery pack or an extension cord.
Milwaukee’s new speaker (2956-20) supports AM/FM radio and Bluetooth, and features two powerful woofers for booming sound and bass. There are also two tweeters, an IP65 dust- and water-resistant design, and a slew of ports and buttons to easily control playback while charging phones or your Redlink Milwaukee hard hat cooling fan.
According to Milwaukee, a single 5.0 Ah battery can keep the tunes going for over 8 hours, and early reviews suggest it gets incredibly loud and has more bass than previous generations.
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You’ll find a built-in USB-C port for charging devices, an attached 12V AC cable, and a slot for powering it with an M18 battery. When it’s plugged into the wall, it’ll recharge your M18 battery pack, too, which is pretty great. It also supports audio link and pairs with other Milwaukee BT speakers, but audio link doesn’t work over AM/FM radio—only Bluetooth.
This fancy new speaker is readily available wherever you buy Milwaukee tools, like at Home Depot for $299.
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Red
- Tool Type
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Radio
- Warranty
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90 day return available
Enjoy tunes while you work with the new Milwaukee Bluetooth jobsite speaker and charger. It has USB-C and USB-A ports, can run on an M18 battery or plug in via an extension cord, and you’re all set.
Milwaukee M12 BT Radio and Charger
If you’re more of a Milwaukee M12 fan who owns a lot of compact tools and battery packs, the M12 radio is another option. While this speaker is a bit older and only supports Bluetooth 4.2, it also features a powerful AM/FM radio with a solid antenna that delivers great reception.
This little speaker is easy to mount in multiple configurations, supports any M12 battery, and when it’s plugged into the wall with the 12V DC adapter, it’ll even recharge your M12 battery packs. However, there’s only a single USB-A port, but at least it’ll recharge your phone or other gadgets while you’re enjoying the radio. It’s available at many retailers, like Acme Tools, and runs around $170.
Milwaukee M18 PACKOUT Speaker and Charger
True Milwaukee fans will want to spring for the fancy M18 PACKOUT speaker and charger. Why? Well, for starters, this thing has 10 speakers delivering balanced sound, can recharge your battery packs, and many owners call it the ultimate jobsite speaker. Plus, it’ll seamlessly blend into your packout setup.
The Milwaukee PACKOUT speaker (2950-20) is a bit more expensive at $350, but it’s an excellent little device. This thing has Bluetooth, AM/FM radio, USB ports, an AUX port, and delivers 360-degree sound, among other features. It runs on an M18 battery or the built-in 6ft extension cord, recharges your battery packs, has 18 radio presets, and even has a built-in equalizer for sound customization. It’s pretty feature-packed. Oh, and there’s an attached bottle opener making things easy after a hard day’s work. Grab yours from the link below.
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Bluetooth 4.2
- Colors
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Red
This is the ultimate jobsite speaker. Milwaukee’s M18 PACKOUT BT radio and charger has 10 speakers, an equalizer, and can even recharge your M18 battery packs.
Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Speaker
If you’re looking for something a little more affordable to enjoy music while you work, this next one is for you. The regular Milwaukee M18 jobsite speaker features upgraded Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with increased range, a simple design where the built-in handle doubles as a mounting point, and much more.
Put it on a utility cart, hang it from a nail, or dangle it over a 2×4 and you’re all set. The single 3.75-inch woofer and tweeter will deliver booming sound for nearly 18 hours from your M18 battery pack, and there’s an included USB-A port for charging phones and other devices. This speaker supports audio link, presets, and fast pair, but it doesn’t charge batteries. It’s just a simple yet effective BT speaker that retails for $179.
Milwaukee M12 PACKOUT Compact Bluetooth Speaker
Last but certainly not least is this ultra-portable little M12 PACKOUT-compatible Bluetooth speaker. If you want to take your Milwaukee speaker anywhere you go, this is the one you’ll want to buy.
The Milwaukee M12 PACKOUT BT Speaker (2955-20) is small yet mighty, and features a packout twist-to-lock mount ring on the bottom. That way, it’ll easily stay put on your stack. It’s shaped and sized similarly to most Bluetooth speakers you’ll find on Amazon, has a 3.5-inch woofer and tweeter, and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps you connected for up to 200ft around the jobsite.
This little speaker runs for around 10 hours with any M12 4.0Ah battery pack, has a USB-C port for phone charging, gets plenty loud, and even has integrated D and nail hooks for hanging it from wherever you’re working. And finally, it supports audio link and has an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance.
I absolutely love this little speaker, which retails for $149, although I got mine for $109 at Home Depot during a sale last year. Get your own from the link below.
- Bluetooth Connectivity?
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Yes, 5.3
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Red
Milwaukee’s go-anywhere M12 PACKOUT Bluetooth speaker is small, portable, delivers booming sound, offers long battery life, and runs on the M12 battery you already own.
