Which is better for a power outage?

The TSV. Its crank and solar charging keep it alive with no batteries, and it can top up a phone. The RCA runs on AAA batteries or AC, so it depends on your battery supply.

Does the RCA have a hand crank?

No. The RCA runs on AC power or AAA batteries only. If you want crank or solar charging, the TSV is the one.

Which one alerts me to tornadoes and floods?

Both do. The RCA sends automatic NOAA alerts for severe events, and the TSV tunes the NOAA weather band with an alert and SOS alarm.

Is the TSV good as a bedside clock radio?

Not really. It has no headphone jack and only basic clock functions. The RCA is the better alarm clock with its snooze and headphone jack.

Which is easier to carry camping?

The TSV. At 0.58 lb and about 5 inches long it fits a pack pocket. The RCA weighs 16 oz and is built to sit on a shelf.

Is the RCA worth stepping up to over the TSV?

Only if you want a home alert radio and alarm clock. For outdoor and emergency use the TSV offers more for the same job.

TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio vs RCA RCWR7 Weather Alert Radio

Buy the TSV if you want a radio that works when the grid is down: hand crank, solar panel and a 2000mAh battery that can charge a phone. Buy the RCA if you mainly want a plug-in NOAA alert radio and alarm clock for the house. The TSV packs more survival features into 0.58 lb; the RCA is a simpler AC/battery unit with a louder, desk-friendly design. Owners rate both around 4.4 to 4.5, but the RCA's score rests on far fewer ratings.

Choose the TSV if you need off-grid power from a crank or the sun and a flashlight plus SOS in one small unit.
Choose the RCA if you want a set-and-forget NOAA alert radio and alarm clock that runs on AC at home.

Prices

TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio: $19.99 at eBay (checked today)
RCA RCWR7 Weather Alert Radio: $29.99 at Newegg (checked today)
Difference: the TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio is $10.00 cheaper than the RCA RCWR7 Weather Alert Radio today

TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio, Portable Radio Solar Powerd AM FM WB NOAA Weather Radio

What separates them

	TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio	RCA RCWR7 Weather Alert Radio
Power sources	Hand crank, solar and 2000mAh rechargeable battery	AC mains plus AAA batteries
Phone charging	Built-in power bank output for a phone	None
Weather alerts	NOAA weather band with alert and SOS alarm	Automatic NOAA alerts for severe events
Lighting	Built-in LED flashlight	None
Clock and alarm	Basic	Digital alarm clock with snooze
Headphone jack	Not listed	Built-in headphone jack
Size and weight	5 x 1.7 x 2.3 in, 0.58 lb	3.1 x 3.6 x 0.9 in body, 16 oz
Rating base	4.4 from 495 ratings	4.5 from 11 ratings

Specs compared

Spec	TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio	RCA RCWR7 Weather Alert Radio
color	Red	Black
size	5" x 1.7" x 2.3"	3.1" x 3.6" x 0.9"
Type	Emergency	Personal Radio
actual_color	Red	—
Signal Type	AM / FM, Weather Band	—
Hand Crank	Yes	—
Portable	Yes	—
Weight	0.58 lb heavy	—
Voltage	3.6V	—
Signal Types	—	AM, FM
Spotify Connect	—	No
Width (")	—	8.0

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Spec	TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio	RCA RCWR7 Weather Alert Radio
Weight (oz)	—	16.0
Power Source	—	AC Mains, Battery
Wireless Communication	—	Radio Frequency (RF)
Features	—	Alarm
Battery Type	—	AAA (LR03)

TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio vs RCA RCWR7 Weather Alert Radio

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TSV Hand Crank Emergency Radio vs RCA RCWR7 Weather Alert Radio

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