StoreDeal.ai store
Shop
  • Deals
  • Deal checker
  • Black Friday
  • Buying guides
  • Brands
  • Stores
Travel
  • Flight deals
  • Hotel deals
Company
  • Research
  • Press
  • Use in AI assistants
  • Contact
  • deal.ai apps
Black Friday 2026
  • Walmart
  • Best Buy
  • Target
  • TVs
  • Laptops
  • Headphones
  • Apple
  • Gaming
  • Vacuums
  • Kitchen
  • Toys
  • Smartwatches
  • Tablets
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
© Deal.ai Inc.·2222 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134·support@deal.ai
TermsPrivacy
Deal.ai › Midland
Midland
Midland ER50 Emergency Radio with Weather Alert and Flashlight

Midland ER50 Emergency Radio with Weather Alert and Flashlight

Best price now

$49.99at OMC GearChecked Nov 10

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit OMC Gear

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Enter to send, Shift+Enter for a new line

Price facts

  • Last seen at $49.99 at OMC Gear on Nov 10.

Our take on the Midland ER50 Emergency Radio with Weather Alert and Flashlight

The Midland ER50 is a compact emergency radio that combines NOAA weather alerts, AM/FM reception, a Cree LED flashlight with SOS strobe, and a backlit LCD clock in one 6 x 3 x 1.8 inch body. It runs on a 2600 mAh rechargeable battery rated for up to 25 hours of normal use and can be topped up by solar panel or hand crank when power is out. That three-way power setup puts it ahead of simpler battery-only weather radios, though the solar panel and crank are for short top-ups rather than full charging. It suits households in storm or wildfire country, campers, and anyone who wants one device for alerts, news and light.

Best forStorm and hurricane season preparednessCamping and off-grid tripsPower outage backup at homeEmergency kits for cars and cabins
Pros
  • NOAA weather band with audio and visual alerts
  • Three power sources: solar, hand crank and rechargeable battery
  • Cree LED flashlight with low/high settings and SOS Morse strobe
  • Backlit LCD shows time and radio info in the dark
  • Rated up to 25 hours of normal use per charge
  • Compact and light enough to pack or carry by lanyard
Cons
  • Solar panel and crank give only short top-ups, not a full recharge
  • Hand cranking is slow and tiring for meaningful power
  • AM/FM tuning is basic, without presets or advanced scanning
  • Small speaker limits sound quality for music

Midland ER50 Emergency Radio with Weather Alert and Flashlight prices at every store

  • OMC GearNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $49.99Checked Nov 10
    Visit OMC Gear

What reviewers say

Owners treat the ER50 as a dependable emergency standby: they like the weather alerts, the bright flashlight and the peace of mind of three power sources. The common complaints are that the solar panel and crank charge slowly and that radio sound and tuning are basic.

What people mention
  • Power sourcesPraisedOwners value having solar, crank and battery backup in one radio.
  • Solar chargingCriticisedThe solar panel trickles power and is seen as a backup only.
  • Hand crankMixedThe crank works in a pinch but is slow and tiring for real charging.
  • FlashlightPraisedThe Cree LED is bright and the SOS strobe is a reassuring extra.
  • Sound qualityCriticisedThe small speaker is fine for voice but thin for music.
  • TuningMixedAM/FM reception works, but dial tuning without presets is fiddly.

About the Midland ER50 Emergency Radio with Weather Alert and Flashlight

The Midland ER50 is an emergency radio that receives NOAA weather information and National Weather Service alerts. It gives both visual and audio alerts. It also has a digital AM/FM radio with a clock.

It can be powered three ways: a solar panel, a hand crank, or a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The solar panel charges the internal battery in direct sunlight. The hand crank gives a short charge during a power outage.

The built-in flashlight uses a Cree LED and has low and high brightness settings. An SOS strobe beacon flashes Morse code to signal for help. A large backlit LCD display makes the screen easy to read, and a wrist lanyard is included for carrying.

Radio
Digital AM/FM and NOAA weather band
Alerts
NOAA weather alerts from the National Weather Service, visual and audio
Power sources
Solar panel, hand crank, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery
2600 mAh rechargeable Li-Ion, up to 25 hours of normal use
Flashlight
Cree LED, low/high settings, SOS strobe
Display
Large backlit LCD with clock
Dimensions
6 x 3 x 1.8 in
Charging
Micro USB
In the box
ER50 radio, 2600 mAh rechargeable battery, Micro USB charging cable, wrist lanyard, owner's manual

Questions and answers

Does the ER50 get NOAA weather alerts automatically?
Yes. It receives NOAA weather band broadcasts and gives both audio and visual alerts from the National Weather Service. You tune to your local weather channel to keep alerts coming.
Can the solar panel or hand crank fully recharge the battery?
No. Both are meant for short top-ups during an outage. The solar panel trickles power and the crank adds charge slowly; a USB cable is the practical way to recharge fully.
How long does the battery last?
Midland rates the 2600 mAh battery at up to 25 hours of normal use. Running the flashlight or loud radio shortens that.
What is in the box?
The radio, a 2600 mAh rechargeable battery, a micro USB charging cable, a wrist lanyard and the owner's manual.
How does it compare with a plain battery weather radio?
The ER50 adds a rechargeable battery, solar and crank charging, a flashlight with SOS strobe and a backlit clock. A basic battery radio is simpler and never needs charging, but it gives you no light and no backup power.
Is it good for camping and hiking?
It is a reasonable basecamp or car-camping radio: compact, with a lanyard and a bright light. It is not waterproof, so keep it out of rain.
Where is the Midland ER50 Emergency Radio with Weather Alert and Flashlight cheapest?
At OMC Gear, for $49.99, as of our latest check.

More from Midland

  • M
    Midland Emergency Radio w/ AM/FM/Weather Alert
    Midland Emergency Radio w/ AM/FM/Weather Alert
  • M
    Midland E+Ready Compact Emergency Alert Weather Radio w/ Batteries
    Midland E+Ready Compact Emergency Alert Weather Radio w/ Batteries
  • M
    Midland X-Talker T31VP
    Midland X-Talker T31VP
  • M
    Midland BR10X2 Heavy-Duty Walkie Talkies
    Midland BR10X2 Heavy-Duty Walkie Talkies
  • M
    Midland G18 Pro PMR446 Walkie Talkie
    Midland G18 Pro PMR446 Walkie Talkie
  • M
    Midland MXT105 MicroMobile Two-Way Radio
    Midland MXT105 MicroMobile Two-Way Radio
M
Midland X-Talker Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie Set T71VP3
Midland X-Talker Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie Set T71VP3
  • T
    T75 X-Talker FRS Walkie Talkie 2-Pack Camo - T75VP3
    T75 X-Talker FRS Walkie Talkie 2-Pack Camo - T75VP3
  • All Midland deals and products →

    More emergency weather radios

    • E
      Emerson Emergency AMFM Radio with Weather Band / Flashlight / Power Bank
      Emerson Emergency AMFM Radio with Weather Band / Flashlight / Power Bank
    • E
      Emerson Emergency AM / FM Radio with Weather Band and Power Bank
      Emerson Emergency AM / FM Radio with Weather Band and Power Bank
    • J
      Jensen JEP-950 Bluetooth AM FM NOAA Weather Band Radio
      Jensen JEP-950 Bluetooth AM FM NOAA Weather Band Radio
    • E
      Emerson AM/FM/WB Emergency Radio with Telescopic Antenna
      Emerson AM/FM/WB Emergency Radio with Telescopic Antenna
    • 4
      4-in-1 Emergency Solar Flashlight & AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio w/ Hand Crank by Ready Hour
      4-in-1 Emergency Solar Flashlight & AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio w/ Hand Crank by Ready Hour
    • E
      ER310 Portable Emergency Crank Weather Radio
      ER310 Portable Emergency Crank Weather Radio
    • E
      ER210 Portable Emergency Crank Weather Radio
      ER210 Portable Emergency Crank Weather Radio
    • E
      ER40 Portable Emergency Weather Alert Crank Radio
      ER40 Portable Emergency Weather Alert Crank Radio