Ready Hour 4-in-1 Emergency Radio vs Midland ER310 Emergency Radio

Buy the Midland ER310 if you want the stronger radio: a backlit LCD, automatic weather scanning, a headphone jack, SOS beacon and dog whistle, plus a bigger battery that runs far longer per charge. Buy the Ready Hour 4-in-1 if you want a tougher, smaller all-rounder: it is water-resistant, has a focusable flashlight and a room light, and takes AAA backups. The Midland is the better radio and the Ready Hour is the better light and the more rugged unit. Owners of the Midland call it solid and reliable over years, with good FM and weather reception; the Ready Hour carries a higher rating from more buyers.

• Choose the Ready Hour 4-in-1 if you want a compact, water-resistant unit that doubles as a room light and a focusable flashlight, with AAA backup in a pinch.
• Choose the Midland ER310 if radio performance matters most: backlit display, weather scanning, headphone jack, SOS beacon and a much larger battery.