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Build Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of the Midland ER210 emergency radio. They describe it as well built, sturdy, and durable. Some suggest improvements to the plastic material, but overall, they are pleased with their purchase.

Noaa Radio

Customers highly value the NOAA radio feature of this emergency radio during power outages and emergencies, praising its ability to pick up stations clearly and provide essential weather alerts. Some also appreciate its versatility as a regular AM/FM radio when not in an emergency situation.

Multiple Charging Options

Customers appreciate the multiple charging options of the emergency radio, including solar, USB, and hand crank. They have successfully used these methods to charge the device as well as other gadgets. However, some customers were unable to charge their devices using the radio's USB port despite the seller's claims.

Battery Backup

Customers generally have positive opinions about the battery backup feature of Midland ER210 Emergency Compact Crank Weather AM/FM Radio. They appreciate its multi power options, long-lasting rechargeable Lithium battery and user replaceability, solar charging capability, and the ability to charge it with a hand crank or cell phone charger. Some customers also mentioned that the battery seems to have a proprietary connector but replacements are reasonably priced and available. The flashlight function is bright and can be powered for many hours on a single charge. However, some users noted that the flashlight

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Solar Power

Customers are generally positive about the product's ability to be charged via solar power, mentioning that it can also be hand cranked or charged through a USB cable. However, some customers have noted issues with the radio reception and limitations in solar charging capabilities.

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Quality


The device is well built and seems sturdy.


Very easy to operate and seems a good quality crank radio.


Feels cheaply made with all plastic body and plastic generator handle.


The product description was a bit confusing but this product doesn't take regular cell batteries, only the lithium rechargeable battery.

Price


Overall for price nice radio/flashlight love that can recharge it.


Overall woth the price, down sides if weather aleart left on have to charge weekly.

Shipping


Original:i ordered and received this weather radio right before hurricane irma hit florida (where i live).

Packaging/appearance


Small, so very packable in your purse or backpack.

Competitiveness


This can be fix easily i guess, as it must be only software- reception sensivility and quality is averangepros:- good quality c...  Read More


The bright level is relatively bright and the dim level is similar to the light you get from cheaper versions of this device.


I find this models to choose: midland er210, sony icf-b99 or icf-b09 (rechargable internal battery dies at 2 or 3 years, can no...  Read More

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    radio, crank, good, solar and great.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 6274.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 1,998 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 23 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The alarm is loud emergency flashing light grab your attention across the room and broadcast information was relevant to our area


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have similar radio but its the old manual tune which drives me crazy


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The product description was a bit confusing but this product doesnt take regular cell batteries only the lithium rechargeable battery


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I wanted the option of both regular and rechargeable batteries and only the er 310 has that feature


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Overall woth the price down sides if weather aleart left on have to charge weekly


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Trying connect local weather network not great as a lot of false alarms that device goes off with stuff outside immediate area but have feature to turn off unless expecting bad weather


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Other battery cells work just fine in it as well just be sure it is a 3


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Knocking it around doesnt seem to bother it much either itll take a good bang against something get tossed into the back seat of the car hanging on my pack get dropped off a 3 foot desk no issues

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