How long does the battery last?

Midland rates it for 200+ hours of radio operation on a full charge. Real-world time depends on volume and whether Bluetooth or the light is on.

Can it charge my phone?

Yes. The USB-A port outputs 5 V at 2.1 A, enough to charge phones and tablets in an emergency.

How long does the hand crank need to run?

Cranking gives about 10 to 20 minutes of radio playback per session. It is a backup, not a primary charge method.

The radio, a 47-inch USB charging cable and the owner's manual.

Midland does not rate the ER310PRO as waterproof. Treat it as water-resistant at best and keep it out of rain.

Where can I buy the ER310PRO Portable Emergency Crank Radio with Power Bank?

20 stores we checked sell it, including Arga Shorea Nest, Amazon, JR'S Western Wear, Target, Walmart.

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ER310PRO Portable Emergency Crank Radio with Power Bank

Q: Does it receive NOAA weather alerts?

Yes. It scans 7 weather band channels and locks onto the strongest one to deliver severe weather updates.

Q: Where is the ER310PRO Portable Emergency Crank Radio with Power Bank cheapest?

At Arga Shorea Nest, for $36.00, 64% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the ER310PRO Portable Emergency Crank Radio with Power Bank?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

Best price now

$36.00at Arga Shorea NestChecked Nov 13

64% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 12 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a dependable emergency radio and power bank, praising the long battery life, the weather alerts and the multiple charging options. The common complaints are the slow crank and the long USB-C recharge time.

What people mention

Battery lifePraisedOwners say the 10,000 mAh battery keeps the radio running for days of normal use.
Charging optionsPraisedPeople like having USB-C, solar and crank as backups to each other.
Hand crankCriticisedReviewers note the crank only buys 10 to 20 minutes of radio per winding.
Recharge timeCriticisedUSB-C charging takes 6 to 8 hours, which owners find slow.
Weather alertsPraisedThe NOAA scan and alert feature is called reliable and easy to set up.
BuildMixedSome find the plastic body bulky for a portable radio, though sturdy enough.

About the ER310PRO Portable Emergency Crank Radio with Power Bank

The Midland ER310PRO is a portable emergency radio with a built-in power bank. It receives AM, FM and weather broadcasts. It can also stream music from a phone over Bluetooth.

The internal lithium-ion battery can be recharged by USB-C, by the solar panel in direct sunlight, or by hand crank. The USB-A output charges phones, tablets and other portable devices. Radio operation lasts 200+ hours on a charge.

NOAA Weather Scan checks the 7 weather band channels and locks onto the strongest one to deliver severe weather alerts. The 130-lumen CREE LED flashlight has an SOS beacon mode that flashes Morse code. A siren helps search and rescue teams locate a person.

Radio bands

AM, FM, Weather

Weather channels

7 NOAA weather band channels with scan and alert

Bluetooth

Bluetooth music streaming

Power sources

USB-C, solar panel, hand crank

Battery

Lithium-ion, 10,000 mAh, 3.7 V

Battery life

200+ hours of radio operation