Midland ER210 Emergency Crank Radio vs Eton FRX3+ Emergency Radio

Buy the Midland ER210 if you want a smaller, lighter radio with a brighter flashlight and a headphone jack for quiet listening. Buy the Eton FRX3+ if you want a bigger battery that charges a phone further and a glow-in-the-dark body that is easy to find in a dark room. Both run on solar, crank and a rechargeable battery, and both tune 7 NOAA weather channels. Owners rate the Midland well for compact size and simple alerts; the Eton is the sturdier-feeling of the two but heavier and its battery is not user-replaceable.

• Choose the Midland ER210 if you want a compact, pocketable radio with a bright CREE flashlight and a headphone jack.
• Choose the Eton FRX3+ if you want the larger battery for phone charging and a glow-in-the-dark body for finding it at night.