Portable Emergency Solar Radio vs Emergency Solar Hand Crank NOAA/AM/FM Radio

Both are small emergency radios with hand crank, solar panel, AM/FM/NOAA reception and a USB power bank. The A radio is the better pick for most people: a 2000mAh battery, a 3-LED flashlight rated at 5000 lux, a loud siren, a telescopic antenna and a 226g body that fits a pocket. The B radio carries a 1200mAh battery and weighs 1.34 lb, and its listing is vague on flashlight output and NOAA alert behavior. Owners of the A radio praise reception and crank charging but report inconsistent battery specs and that it is not truly waterproof.

• Choose the A radio if you want the larger battery, the brighter flashlight and the lighter body for a go-bag or glovebox.
• Choose the B radio if you want a simple yellow unit with a headphone jack and do not mind the extra weight and smaller battery.