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Milwaukee REDLITHIUM™ USB Bluetooth® Jobsite Ear Buds

Model 2191-21

Milwaukee USB Jobsite Ear Buds

4/5

Manufacturer: Milwaukee
Model number: 2191-21
Price: $179.99
Power source: Li-Ion

Features and Specifications

• Premium In-Ear Audio Provides Powerful and Balanced Sound
• Up to 10 Hours of Runtime on a Single Charge
• Bluetooth® 5.1 Provides up to 55ft of Range
• Phone Call Capable
• Impact Resistant
• Auto Connects to Prior Devices Out of the Case For Grab-And-Go Use
• Passive Hearing Protection Provided by Foam (25 NRR) & Silicone (22 NRR) Ear Tips
• Water and Dust Resistant
• Control Calls and Audio With Easy-to-use Buttons
• 1 Year Limited Warranty
• 2 Year Warranty on REDLITHIUM™ USB Battery

Fit, Comfort and Use

The Milwaukee USB Bluetooth Jobsite Earbuds come with a large selection of ear tips and ear wings to help users find the best fit. There seems to be quite a bit of negative comments online about the fit of these earbuds and I’ll admit at first I really struggled to find a good fit. However, after trying several different combinations I found them to stay in place nicely even when riding my lawn mower or using the treadmill.

These ear buds come with:

• 3 Pairs of Silicone Ear tips
• 3 Pairs of Foam Ear Tips
• 3 Pairs of Ear Wings
• 3 Pairs of Cover Bands

I found the larger ear wings combined with the largest foam ear tips to work best for me.  Users should try different combinations to find their best fit.

The storage case for the Milwaukee Jobsite Ear Buds also serves as a charging dock. The case is first charged with a USB cord and Milwaukee’s REDLITHIUM USB 3.0 Battery. Then, when the ear buds are placed in the case they charge. A lighted perimeter around the ear bud glows green when they are fully charged.

The ear buds are quite easy to control and there’s a handy diagram inside the storage case to remind users of the functions. The left ear bud controls the Jobsite Aware Mode and the right ear bud controls the Bluetooth and Phone call functions. The large size of these ear buds makes the push button activation on the ear buds easy even with gloves on.

Performance on the Jobsite

I find the Milwaukee Jobsite Ear Buds to be comfortable, easy to use and they offer great sound quality. They are definitely larger than some of the other options on the market but the larger size definitely makes the controls easier to use. Also, the case is much larger than traditional buds but that’s due to the on-board battery that charges them when you are away from a power source. The storage case / charger is very robust and built to withstand the demands of jobsite use.

I found the Jobsite Awareness feature to work well allowing me to hear background noise (you can control the volume of it which is very nice). This is extremely important for any type of electronic hearing protection allowing users to be more aware of their surroundings.

Overall Thoughts

Overall I think the Milwaukee USB Bluetooth Jobsite Ear Buds are well built, comfortable and a great solution for all trades. While they are a bit larger than other options, I feel that the build quality is worth the extra size. Some users may struggle with fit in the ear, but after much trial and error I was able to find a good fit.

Priced at $179.99 the price is in-line with quality ear buds. It comes with a USB 3.0 Battery which can also be used on other Milwaukee USB powered tools which is a nice added bonus. For people working in the trades it’s nice to have a more robust option that can handle tough jobsites.

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