Which is better for a power outage at home?

The Ready Hour, because the room light and siren cover more of what a blackout needs. The Midland is the better pick if you mainly want alerts and radio.

Which has the better weather radio?

The Midland. It scans the 7 NOAA channels automatically and alerts you to warnings, while the Ready Hour makes you tune the weather band by hand.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Midland, rated up to 25 hours of normal use from its 2600 mAh battery. The Ready Hour runs a smaller 2000 mAh battery and leans on the crank and solar panel.

Is the Ready Hour worth stepping up to?

Step up if you want one rugged unit that also lights a room and survives rain. If radio performance is the priority, the Midland is the stronger choice.

Can either charge a phone?

Yes. Both have a USB port for charging a phone, and both can be topped up by hand crank or solar when the power is out.

Which is better for camping and hiking?

The Midland is lighter and more compact, with a headphone jack. The Ready Hour is the tougher, water-resistant option if rain and rough handling are likely.

Ready Hour 4-in-1 Emergency Radio vs Midland ER210 Emergency Crank Radio

The Midland E+Ready is the better radio: a digital display, 7 weather presets, automatic weather-alert scanning, a headphone jack and a 2600 mAh battery rated for up to 25 hours. The Ready Hour wins on light and ruggedness: a focusable LED flashlight, a 4-LED room light, an alert siren and a rubberized water-resistant housing. Owners rate the Ready Hour higher (4.8 from 761 ratings vs 4.3 from 214), but the Midland is the more capable tuner and easier to carry.

Choose the Ready Hour 4-in-1 if you want one rugged, water-resistant unit that lights a room, sounds a siren and recharges by crank, solar or USB.
Choose the Midland E+Ready if weather alerts, a digital tuner with presets and long battery life matter more than lighting.

Prices

Ready Hour 4-in-1 Emergency Radio: $44.95 at FullOffGrid.com (checked today)
Midland ER210 Emergency Crank Radio: $49.99 at Heartland America (last seen Nov 2)
Difference: the Ready Hour 4-in-1 Emergency Radio is $5.04 cheaper than the Midland ER210 Emergency Crank Radio at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 10)

	Ready Hour 4-in-1 Emergency Radio	Midland ER210 Emergency Crank Radio
Tuning	Analog AM/FM/NOAA dial, no presets or display	Digital display, 7 FM presets, automatic weather-station scan
Weather alerts	NOAA band plus a manual siren and red alert light	Weather Alert Scan that sounds automatically on warnings
Lighting	Focusable LED flashlight plus a 4-LED room light	CREE LED, 130 lumens, low and high modes
Battery	18650 Li-ion, 2000 mAh, plus 3 AAA backup (not included)	2600 mAh Li-ion rated up to 25 hours, about 5.5 hours to full charge
Build	Rubberized, water-resistant housing, 10.58 oz	Compact plastic body, no water-resistance rating
Audio	Built-in speaker only	Built-in speaker plus headphone jack
Charging others	USB port for phones and devices	USB power bank, micro-USB input
Owner ratings	4.8 from 761 ratings	4.3 from 214 ratings

Spec	Ready Hour 4-in-1 Emergency Radio	Midland ER210 Emergency Crank Radio
Weather Band	Yes (NOAA)	Yes
Frequency Range	FM 87 ~ 108 MHz	FM, AM
Water Resistance	Water-resistant	Yes
Hand Crank	Yes	Yes
Solar Powered	Yes	Yes
Tuner Type	AM/FM	AM/FM
Signal Type	AM, FM, NOAA Weather Radio	AM, FM
Ports And Interfaces	USB port	USB
Remote Control	No	No
Cellular Connectivity	No	No
Power Source	Hand crank, USB port	Hand crank
Wattage	2.5W (Max power consumption)	10 Watts (speakers maximum output power)

Spec	Ready Hour 4-in-1 Emergency Radio	Midland ER210 Emergency Crank Radio
Usage Context	Emergency	Emergency
Battery Type	Li-ion (Model 18650/3.7V/2000mAh/7.4Wh)	3.7 VDC, 2,200 mAh lithium-ion
Battery Capacity	2000 mAh	2600 mAh
Color	Green	Red
Dimensions	5" x 2 1/3" x 1 3/4"	6.5'' x 2.8'' x 1.9''
Radio bands	AM / FM / NOAA Weather Radio	AM, FM, and Weather (WX)
Power sources	hand crank, solar panel or via USB port	Solar, hand crank, rechargeable battery
Voltage	2.7V ~ 4.2V (Working voltage)	—
Rechargeable Battery	Yes

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