DEWALT Bluetooth Speaker DCR028B Review

First off, it’s made by DEWALT, and since you have landed on this review, you know that they make great quality tools and accessories.

Filled to the brim with all kinds of ‘creature features’ that few, if any, other jobsite Bluetooth speakers from other brands can compete with, this really is a flagship option from DEWALT. And it has the price tag to match.

There’s really nothing else out there that can go toe to toe with the DEWALT DCR028B as far as sound quality, feature list and overall usability is concerned.

Read on to find out more!

Is The DEWALT Bluetooth Speaker DCR028B For You?

Straight out of the gate, we have to tell you that this DEWALT cracker speaker is not for everyone.

If you are just after a knock around speaker that has a halfway decent sound quality and a speaker body that can withstand just a bit of a beating before it starts to fall apart, you can look elsewhere.

There are cheaper options on the market that will fit your needs.

If, however, you’re looking for a nearly nuclear proof speaker, that could double as a miniature fallout shelter and would pump out sound that isn’t just loud (and it’s definitely LOUD), then this is the speaker for you.  

It delivers crystal clear sound even at a high volume, is stuffed with a number of other cool features ‘under the hood’ and all with a premium price tag.

Contractors that want to make sure they never have to buy another jobsite radio (at least for another couple of years, anyway) will be over the moon with all that the DEWALT DCR028B has to offer.

Homeowners, DIY-ers and tailgaters that just require something that can withstand a bit of abuse, but isn’t going to set them back a ton of money, will be disappointed.

This thing is very much the real deal, but it has a price tag to match. You have to know what you’re getting into here. This is a legitimate investment and serious upgrade to the jobsite entertainment world.

You just might not need all this horsepower!

What We Like About The DEWALT Bluetooth Speaker DCR028B

Image	Product	Features	Price
Top Pick	DEWALT DCR028B	Good work model Rich sound & deep bass AM/FM radio 100ft range Built tough	Buy on Amazon

There’s a ton to fall in love with, when it comes to the DEWALT DCR028B, if it’s up your alley, though.

For starters, the sound quality of this Bluetooth Jobsite Radio is absolutely phenomenal.

Leading the charge are dual 3.5-inch woofers as well as two 1-inch tweeters, providing legitimate stereo sound quality that you’re not going to find in your standard ‘all-in-one’ audio setups.

Those 3.5-inch woofers might not be the biggest thing on the block, but they are going to beef up the bass that this thing puts out. The 1-inch tweeters handle everything else for you, delivering crystal clear audio that is rich, authentic and free of distortion even at max volume.

Of course, the audio signal that you’re sending to the DEWALT DCR028B from your streaming device needs to be rock solid as well for you to unlock all the potential this compact Bluetooth radio has.

The latest version of Bluetooth guarantees that connecting your mobile phone, media player or tablet (and any other Bluetooth enabled audio device) is about as simple and straightforward as a process can be.

All you have to do is press and hold the Bluetooth connection button (a physical button on the radio itself), wait for the Bluetooth indicator light to start to blink, and then begin the pairing process on your source device.

Autopilot takes over from there, connecting these two devices securely and 100% wirelessly (within a range of up to 100 feet).

You’ll know that you are good to go when the Bluetooth indicator light goes solid blue.

Of course, you don’t have to use this Bluetooth cordless jobsite product for only streaming wireless audio. If you want to hook up an analog source to the DEWALT DCR028B, you can go down that route as well.

It has a built-in 3.5-mm auxiliary port that you can utilize with no headache or hassle (so long as you’re cool with going corded).

An AM/FM radio is built-in, too. In case you’ve had enough of your prerecorded audio, you can listen to the latest hits as well as news, weather and traffic updates.

On top of all of that, you can power this cordless jobsite radio with the included AC adapter or the DEWALT 12V MAX, 20V MAX or FLEXVOLT lithium-ion batteries. These are the same batteries that you are probably already using to power your DEWALT cordless tools.

What We Don’t Like About The DEWALT Bluetooth Speaker DCR028B

Of course, not everything is picture-perfect with the DEWALT DCR028B.

For one thing, this jobsite radio is going to set you back a decent chunk of change.

Yes, there are a ton of features this radio has that you’re not going to find on a lot of other budget-focused audio product options. But, some of these features won’t be useful for everyone – especially, if you don’t bang a hammer or practice a trade all day long.

This is very much a professional grade radio specifically designed for professional applications on job sites where conditions are less than ideal.

Moreover, this jobsite radio might draw power from DEWALT cordless batteries, but doesn’t have the ability to recharge those batteries back up, when it is plugged into itself.

That really would have put this thing over the top in our opinion and added a whole extra level of utility.

It’s hopefully something the folks at DEWALT are thinking about adding later down the line with a new model upgrade.

Pros and Cons

What’s Included?

When you open the box of this portable DEWALT DCR028B, you’re going to find:

• The DEWALT DCR028B itself
• An AC cord adapter for plugged in power
• The warranty card and owner manual

And that’s about it! No other accessories included with this portable compact Bluetooth radio. So, if you wanted to, say, stream from older devices with no wireless capabilities or charge your mobile, you’d need to purchase a USB and maybe AUX cord separately, if you don’t already have them.

Technical Specifications

• Measures 15.3” x 10.5” x 9.6”
• Weighs in at right around 8 pounds
• Runs off AC power or DEWALT cordless batteries
• USB connectivity and 3.5 mm auxiliary jack support
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity
• Dual subwoofer and tweeter speaker 
• AM/FM radio capabilities
• Improved bass reflex port

Image	Product	Features	Price
Top Pick	DEWALT DCR028B	Good work model Rich sound & deep bass AM/FM radio 100ft range Built tough	Buy on Amazon

Features

• Nearly indestructible construction material choice, engineering and extra ‘roll cage’ for even more resilience
• Included AM/FM radio antenna to improve signal matter where you are
• Digital display + 6 presets for AM/FM
• Bluetooth features a 100-foot range before connection begins to degrade
• Powerbank – USB power port provides quick charging capabilities on devices that are compatible
• 3.5 mm auxiliary port opens up a world of media connections
• Dual subwoofer and tweeter set up dramatically increases the premium sound experience (as well as overall volume)
• Easily portable thanks to its compact size and lightweight

Final Breakdown

All things considered, there are a ton of different jobsite radio products to pick and choose from these days – including a few other options from DEWALT.

Most of those other options come in with lower price tags, but have fewer features. And only a handful of them (the ones from DEWALT) have anywhere close to the same kind of build quality.

You really need to think about what you’re hoping to do with your new jobsite radio and the kinds of conditions your radio will be subjected to.

If you want premium sound quality, incredible battery life, the ability to charge your phone, AM/FM radio and other ‘creature features’ you won’t find in other jobsite radios – the DEWALT DCR028B is probably right up your alley.

Have you already been ripping and tearing through lower quality jobsite radios at a breakneck pace? Or you need something that’s going to last and can really take a beating without any signs of wear and tear – the DEWALT DCR028B is right up your alley, too.

If your jobsite radio will be dropped, kicked around and abused pretty regularly (even if accidentally), then this product is definitely the way to go.

This is very much a professional grade piece of equipment, specifically intended for professionals that need something they can rely on. It’ll fit those folks perfectly!

Still not convinced? Take a look at the other two DEWALT speaker reviews or speakers for factory work article.