These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Speaker 2954-20 ranks #97 of 114 large speakers by sound quality at $179; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #103 of 111 boombox speakers by sound quality at $430. Both are rated below 3.0/5 for their class (114 large speakers and 111 boombox speakers), so if sound quality matters, look higher up the rankings.
The Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Speaker 2954-20 is the lighter choice. Reviewers found strong bass at low and medium volume, enough that WorkshopAddict preferred it to the JBL Charge 5 at those levels. At 6.7 lbs (3.06 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Turtlebox Gen 3 at 10 lbs (4.54 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Gen 3 lacks. The tradeoff: Its bass is nowhere near as deep as top ranked large speakers like the JBL Xtreme 5 and Tribit Stormbox Lava, which reach down to about 43 Hz and 44 Hz.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the longer-running, tougher option. Waterproof (IP67, and it floats) and crushproof, with stainless steel hardware and quality amplifier parts inside. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 18 for the Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Speaker 2954-20. It is rated IP67 against IP64 for the Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Speaker 2954-20. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Speaker 2954-20 lacks. The tradeoff: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Speaker 2954-20 at $179 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Turtlebox Gen 3 at $430 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Reviewers found strong bass at low and medium volume, enough that WorkshopAddict preferred it to the JBL Charge 5 at those levels.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Speaker 2954-20 | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #97 of 114 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #103 of 111 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 3.75” woofer + 1x tweeter | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| Battery Life | 18 hours at full volume on 5.0Ah battery (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Weight | 6.7 lbs (3.06 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Dimensions | 5.7” x 13.1” x 8.4” (145 x 333 x 213 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Microphone Input | No | Yes (3.5mm) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 3A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | M18 battery | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Removable Battery | Yes (Milwaukee M18 battery, sold separately) | - |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (AUDIO-LINK, 200+ units) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble) | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Strap | No (built-in handle) | No |
| Lights | No | - |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
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