Midland ER40 Emergency Crank Radio
Midland · radios
$55–$65
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Quick overview
Shoppers who want a smaller, cheaper emergency radio and don't need the ER310's extra power options
Potential advantages
- 4.4 stars across roughly 305 ratings, a smaller and lower-cost alternative to the ER310
- More compact than the ER310, easier to keep in a glovebox or bag
- Same trusted Midland brand as our ER310 pick, at a lower price point
Potential limitations
- Fewer power source options than the ER310 (no USB or AA battery backup mentioned)
- Smaller battery capacity than the ER310's power bank-style charging
- We haven't independently tested NOAA reception range or accuracy
What we think
The ER40 is Midland's smaller, cheaper alternative to the ER310 (our other emergency-radio pick), trading some power-source flexibility for a lower price and a more compact size that's easier to keep in a glovebox or bag. It still covers the essentials — hand-crank and solar charging, NOAA weather alerts, a built-in flashlight — at 4.4 stars across roughly 305 ratings. What it doesn't have is the ER310's broader set of charging options (no USB or AA battery backup mentioned on this listing), and its rechargeable battery capacity is smaller than the ER310's power-bank-style charging. We haven't independently tested NOAA reception range or accuracy on either radio. Choose the ER40 over the ER310 when compactness and price matter more than having every possible power source covered.
Key features
2,600 mAh rechargeable battery
Hand-crank and solar charging options
NOAA weather alerts
Built-in flashlight
Specifications
| Subscription required | No |
| Power type | hand crank, solar, or rechargeable battery |
| Price range | $55–$65 |
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