TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio vs Esky ES-CR01 Emergency Weather Radio

Both are small hand-crank NOAA radios with solar, USB charging and a power bank, so the choice comes down to size and light output. The TSV is the smaller, lighter unit at 0.58 lb and 5 x 1.7 x 2.3 inches, with a 2000mAh power bank and an SOS alarm. The Esky is a bit larger and heavier at 0.67 lb, but adds a 6-LED reading lamp and a water-resistant body, and its own listing rates the flashlight at 20 lumens. Owners of this class of radio praise the crank and weather band and complain about slow solar charging and weak speakers.

• Choose the TSV if you want the smallest, lightest packable radio with a full 2000mAh power bank for topping up a phone.
• Choose the Esky if you want a reading lamp and a water-resistant body for a family emergency kit.