For those who are willing to pay a bit more for their heavy-duty earbuds, Milwaukee’s REDLITHIUM USB Bluetooth Jobsite Earbuds are a top choice. These earbuds are pretty expensive, clocking in at $179.99 on storefronts like The Home Depot, Acme Tools, and Ace Hardware. However, they come with a number of premium features that help set them apart from the rest.
The Milwaukee REDLITHIUM USB Bluetooth Jobsite Earbuds come bundled with both foam and silicone ear tips, allowing users to choose their preferred material with comparable levels of noise reduction — 25 dB and 22 dB respectively. These earbuds also feature a special winged design that helps keep them safely placed in a user’s ear. Like most, they’re capable of receiving phone calls and offer streamlined playback controls on the outer shell of the earbuds. They’re also certified as dust, water, and impact resistant and have a considerably strong Bluetooth range of up to 55 feet.
In terms of unique features, the star of the show is Jobsite Aware mode, a feature that can further reduce loud background noise while simultaneously amplifying fainter sounds like a nearby person’s voice. Additionally, the earbuds and the charging case include colored LED lights that indicate the relative amount of power left. Speaking of power, these earbuds have a lengthy runtime of 10 hours on a single charge, and a fully charged case will keep them juiced for just under three consecutive days’ worth of use.
Unfortunately, there are still a few issues with Milwaukee’s premium earbuds to look out for. Some users have noted that these earbuds are decidedly bulky and can be uncomfortable during long-term use. Others have also drawn attention to the relatively low maximum volume output.
