Key Features
360 Degree SoundTen speakers, including four tweeters, four full-range speakers, a subwoofer, and a passive resonator, spread sound in every direction. That matters on a busy jobsite where people are moving around instead of standing in one spot. Charges While It PlaysThis Milwaukee jobsite radio charges all M18 batteries and mobile devices through the built-in charger and 2.1A USB output. It saves space on the truck and cuts down on how much gear you need to carry. PACKOUT ReadyFull PACKOUT compatibility means it stacks with the rest of your storage system, and the controls, battery, cord, and storage stay accessible when stacked. That is a real upgrade if your radio normally gets tossed loose in the truck.
Overview
The Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Radio + Charger w/ PACKOUT Compatibility, Model Number 2950-20, is built for tradespeople who want one box to handle jobsite audio, battery charging, and PACKOUT integration. This is a jobsite radio and charger designed for worksite audio, battery charging, and mobile device charging. If you are already running Milwaukee M18 batteries and PACKOUT storage, this tool makes a lot of sense because it pulls three common jobsite needs into one unit.
What makes this unit different is that it is not just a speaker with a battery dock stuck on the side. Milwaukee built it around a 10-speaker layout that delivers balanced 360 degree sound for large indoor spaces and outdoor work areas. You get Bluetooth 4.2 wireless streaming from over 100 feet away, AM/FM radio with 18 presets, and an AUX input for a wired connection when needed. In real use, that gives you more ways to keep audio going without depending on just one source.
The charging side is just as useful as the audio side. The built-in standard charger handles all M18 batteries, and the USB 2.1A output lets you keep a phone or other mobile device powered during the day. Milwaukee also lists dual-power capability and includes a power supply, so this unit works as more than a cordless speaker. For crews already using M18, it can take over a spot on the bench that would otherwise be occupied by a separate charger.
From a design standpoint, this radio is built around the PACKOUT system rather than treated like an afterthought. It is fully compatible with PACKOUT modular storage, and Milwaukee calls out that the controls, battery, cord, and onboard storage remain accessible even when the unit is stacked. That matters if your gear lives in a trailer, van, or truck bed and you do not want to unstack everything just to change a station or swap a battery.
Milwaukee also leaned into jobsite durability. The unit is water and debris resistant, and the PACKOUT design uses a rubber overmold to help protect internal components against impacts. There is also a weather-sealed storage compartment to keep personal items or a mobile device safer and drier. Those details sound small until the radio is riding through dust, mud, and rough handling every day.
At 22.0 inches long, 16.2 inches high, 6.77 inches wide, and 23.0 pounds, this is not a tiny Bluetooth speaker meant for a shelf in the garage. It is a full-size jobsite sound system built to move with the rest of your equipment. The size gives Milwaukee room for the multi-speaker layout and charging functions, while the PACKOUT form factor keeps it practical for transport and storage.
The ideal buyer is a contractor, remodeler, carpenter, electrician, plumber, service tech, or serious DIY user already invested in M18 and PACKOUT. If you want the lightest portable speaker possible, this is probably more radio than you need. If you want louder sound, multiple listening modes, battery charging, mobile device charging, and stackable storage-system fit in one jobsite-ready package, the Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Radio + Charger w/ PACKOUT Compatibility earns its space.
Built to Travel With Your PACKOUT Stack
This unit makes more sense when you see it in the system it was designed for. Instead of riding loose in the truck, it locks into a PACKOUT stack so your audio and charging station move with the rest of your gear.
- Full PACKOUT compatibility for modular storage integration
- Controls, battery, cord, and onboard storage remain accessible when stacked
More Than a Speaker on the Job
The front of the unit tells the whole story: this is a radio, charger, and jobsite power hub in one piece. For anyone already using M18 batteries, that means less clutter and one less separate charger to keep track of.
- Charges all M18 batteries with the built-in standard charger
- USB 2.1A output charges mobile devices during the workday
Big Sound for Open Jobsites
Open air and large work areas eat up weak speakers fast. Milwaukee built this unit with a 10-speaker system and 360 degree sound so it can carry across a garage, framed house, or outdoor setup without sounding thin.
- Bluetooth 4.2 streams wirelessly from over 100 feet away
- AM/FM radio, AUX input, bass and treble adjustment, and 18 station presets add listening flexibility
Key Specifications
| Battery System | M18 |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Cordless with dual-power capability |
| Listening Modes | Bluetooth, AM/FM Radio, AUX |
| USB Charging Port | Yes, 2.1A output |
| Charger Type | Standard Charger |
| Length | 22.0 in |
| Height | 16.2 in |
| Weight | 23.0 lbs |
Compatibility
Battery PlatformWorks with the Milwaukee M18 battery system and charges all M18 batteries. Storage SystemDesigned for full compatibility with the PACKOUT modular storage system. Audio SourcesSupports Bluetooth 4.2 wireless streaming, AM/FM radio, and AUX input for flexible playback options.
Built For
General Contracting Remodeling Carpentry Electrical Plumbing Service Trucks PACKOUT Users Indoor and Outdoor Jobsites
Pro Tip
If your PACKOUT stack stays loaded most of the day, set this radio where you can reach the front controls before you build the stack around it. Milwaukee designed the controls, battery, cord, and storage to stay accessible when stacked, so use that layout to avoid tearing down your setup just to swap power or change audio sources.
Warranty & Support
1 Year Limited Warranty.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Radio + Charger w/ PACKOUT Compatibility Is the Right Call for Milwaukee-Packed Crews
If you already run M18 and PACKOUT, this unit does exactly what a good jobsite radio should do: play loud, charge batteries, and ride with the rest of your gear without becoming one more loose item to babysit.
- Who it’s for: Pros and serious DIY users who want jobsite audio, M18 charging, and PACKOUT integration in one piece of equipment.
- Why it stands out: The 10-speaker 360 degree sound setup, built-in M18 charger, USB device charging, and true PACKOUT compatibility make it more useful than a basic Bluetooth speaker.
- Worth knowing: At 23 pounds, this is a serious radio, not a grab-and-go mini speaker. The payoff is better sound, better utility, and better fit in a Milwaukee system.
Common Questions
- Does it charge Milwaukee M18 batteries? Yes. It has a built-in standard charger that charges all M18 batteries.
- What audio sources does it support? It supports Bluetooth 4.2 wireless streaming, AM/FM radio, and an AUX input.
- Is it compatible with Milwaukee PACKOUT storage? Yes. It is designed for full compatibility with the PACKOUT modular storage system.
- Can it charge a phone or other mobile device? Yes. It has a USB charging port with 2.1A output for mobile devices.
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