Does it charge a phone?

Yes, through its USB output. Expect a partial top-up, not a full charge, since the 2000mAh battery is small.

How long does hand cranking take?

Cranking is slow. A few minutes gives only enough power for short radio use, so treat it as a last resort.

Is the battery replaceable?

Yes. It uses a standard 18650 cell, so you can carry a spare or swap it when it wears out.

Does it sound an automatic weather alert?

No. It tunes the NOAA weather band, but you have to be listening; there is no alert tone that switches it on.

No. The casing is splash-resistant, so light rain is fine but it should not be submerged.

What comes in the box?

The radio with its 18650 battery installed, plus a USB-C charging cable. Check the listing for any extras.

NOAA Emergency Weather Radio Solar Hand Crank AM/FM Radio 2000mAh

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Last seen at $24.99 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the NOAA Emergency Weather Radio Solar Hand Crank AM/FM Radio 2000mAh

A compact emergency radio with AM/FM and NOAA weather band reception, powered by a replaceable 18650 battery. It charges by solar panel, hand crank or USB-C, and its USB output can top up a phone in a pinch. A 1W LED flashlight with low, high and strobe modes and a splash-resistant body round it out. It suits campers, road-trippers and anyone building a home emergency kit; against pricier rivals it lacks a digital tuner, alert auto-switch and a larger battery, so it is a basic backup rather than a full preparedness radio.

Best forEmergency kits and storm seasonCamping and hikingRoad trips and glovebox backupPower outages at home

Pros

Three charging paths: solar, hand crank and USB-C
Replaceable 18650 battery, not sealed in
USB output can charge a phone
1W LED flashlight with strobe
Splash-resistant housing
Small and light at about half a pound

Cons

Hand cranking is slow and tiring for meaningful power
Solar panel is small and charges slowly
No digital tuner or preset stations
No automatic weather alert tone
Analog tuning can drift off station

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Lowest price we've seen: $24.99 on Nov 10 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a cheap insurance item for outages and camping, and most are satisfied that it works when the grid does not. Complaints center on slow cranking and solar charging and on the basic analog tuning.

What people mention

ChargingMixedOwners like having three ways to charge but say cranking and solar are slow to build a useful charge.
BatteryPraisedThe replaceable 18650 cell is seen as a plus, since it can be swapped instead of scrapping the radio.
TuningCriticisedAnalog tuning without presets makes finding and holding a station fiddly.
FlashlightPraisedThe 1W LED with strobe is called bright enough for a dark room or tent.
BuildMixedThe splash-resistant, light body travels well, but some find it plasticky.
AlertsCriticisedIt receives NOAA weather band but has no automatic alert tone to wake you.

About the NOAA Emergency Weather Radio Solar Hand Crank AM/FM Radio 2000mAh

This is a portable emergency radio that receives AM, FM and NOAA weather band broadcasts. It is meant for staying informed during severe weather or a power outage, and it can also be used while camping, on road trips, or as part of a home emergency kit.

It runs on a replaceable 2000mAh 18650 battery. The battery can be charged by solar panel, hand crank or USB-C. A USB output can supply emergency power to compatible phones.

The radio includes a 1W LED flashlight with low, high and strobe modes. The casing is splash-resistant.

Radio bands: AM, FM, NOAA weather band
Battery: Replaceable 18650, 2000mAh
Charging: Solar, hand crank, USB-C
Phone charging: USB output for compatible devices
Flashlight: 1W LED with low, high and strobe modes
Housing: Splash-resistant casing
Dimensions: 5.00 x 2.40 x 1.80 inches
Weight: 0.50 lb

Questions and answers

Does it charge a phone?: Yes, through its USB output. Expect a partial top-up, not a full charge, since the 2000mAh battery is small.
How long does hand cranking take?: Cranking is slow. A few minutes gives only enough power for short radio use, so treat it as a last resort.
Is the battery replaceable?: Yes. It uses a standard 18650 cell, so you can carry a spare or swap it when it wears out.
Does it sound an automatic weather alert?: No. It tunes the NOAA weather band, but you have to be listening; there is no alert tone that switches it on.
Is it waterproof?: No. The casing is splash-resistant, so light rain is fine but it should not be submerged.
What comes in the box?: The radio with its 18650 battery installed, plus a USB-C charging cable. Check the listing for any extras.
Where is the NOAA Emergency Weather Radio Solar Hand Crank AM/FM Radio 2000mAh cheapest?: At Walmart, for $24.99, as of our latest check.

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