Midland  ER310PRO Emergency Crank Radio

The upgraded features and functions on this radio are exactly what it needed. With everything switching over to USB-C I am glad I can use the same charger my phone has to keep the ER310PRO charged. Another great upgrade is the Bluetooth capability so I can play music from my phone, during power outages from inclement weather sometimes it’s nice to listen to music to pass the downtime until the power get backs on. Over all the ER310PRO is a solid NOAA Weather Radio to have in your home, vehicle, hiking backpack, fishing tackle box or when traveling. Stay in the know! Be safe! - GOATX

I've been testing the latest model of the ER310Pro Emergency Radio for over a month now. This little radio is packet with features, from solar charging to bi-directional USB-C charging. Plus the ability to hand crank and charge it up. When a weather alert comes across the air, the flashlight strobes and the siren blares. Having both and audible and visual warning is excellent for hearing impaired individuals. You also have both AM & FM radio on board, plus a dog whistle. But that's not all, the radio also has Bluetooth! So you can jam out to your favorite tunes, while being weather aware. Every home should have a weather radio, especially those in Tornado Alley. This is the perfect one for home, and your adventures!

I just received this radio and have gone through all its functions, so despite not having it for long I decided to write a review. This radio is feature packed. Very easy to use. Radio sounds good. Flashlight is bright. The ambient temperature sensor is a neat feature and is spot on with my home thermostat. Alarms are loud. Multiple options for charging and a huge power bank for my phone-must have! Bluetooth and headphone jack round out this sound machine. Thanks to the Midland team for taking our feedback and coming out with this unit!

To start, I think this product gets a 4.5 only because the radio is a bit heavy and is the size of a brick but other than that it is amazing. The radio is super clear and the flashlight is amazingly bright. It was well worth what I paid for. I really liked that this product had different charging options, and could also charge your phone.

Overall, a well thought out product that has a few improvements over the prior ER 310 model. Now, do you need a weather radio that has a dog whistle for S&R parties?? Probably not, but in certain situations it could be a lifesaver. My basic requirements for an emergency weather radio were: good speaker system that you can actually understand what is being said, smallish size for portability, legible display with backlighting, and simple to use. This NOAA radio meets all those requirements, and more. It offers AM/FM radio, ability to scan all weather channels to find the one you need for the are you are in. Weight is just over a pound and will be used for RV travel to areas prone to severe weather. This model has a very large Li Ion battery, hand crank dynamo, and ability to charge via USB C cable. No power block is provided from Midland. Overall, for our use, traveling in a motorhome, this ticks all the boxes. This can be used for day hikes or backpacking if you don’t mind size and weight. There are smaller units, with less features that Ali work well. But, the ER310 Pro can be used in about any application you need. The only weak point that I can find on the unit is the antenna. I think you need to be fairly careful extending / closing it as other reviews indicate it is not overly robust. Midland does give a 3 year warty on this item. I am happy with the unit and would recommend it.

It’s a great little radio, about the length of my forearm. You can use the hand crank it to power it up, usually 5 minutes can give you 15 minutes or so of power, use the included usb to usb-c cord to charge it up, or use the solar on top of the radio to charge. You can even plug in a low voltage solar panel to power it up as well. AM radio works well, even tho there isn’t many stations to listen to, and there is also a NOAA weather channel, a Flashlight/SOS/Emergency siren on it, and a low emitting dog whistle on it. Where you charge it at, that has a rubber closure at, is also where the on/off switch to the unit. Makes sense, since you want to keep it protected with the corded power supply. It is a bit on the heavy side, and is rugged, and comes with a clip to attach to your backpack for solar power charging. It is $100 which can be a bit pricey, but I had some rewards saved from REI and was able to have half the unit paid for by those rewards.

wasn't particularly in the market for an emergency radio, but I had points so I decided to go for it. the massive power bank, solar charging, crank, BT capability and the 24/7 access to weather updates made it an instant part of my EDC

Absolutely love this unit. Nice compact size allows for it to always stay in the vehicle in case of emergency without taking precious storage room. The longer battery life is a major improvement, and being able to serve as a backup power bank is great. Definitely recommend this product!

I love this emergency radio! Super handy to always have! I love the flashlight feature! Because daylight savings it gets dark so much earlier! My family and I always have our radio when we go out for walks. It is super handy. I also love the lanyard!

I love this little radio! It’s built like a tank so there’s no need to worry about it breaking or tearing up easily. It has a good sound quality, and great reception. It came mostly charged, I completed the charge and it’s lasted a week so far without the battery going down any (that’s with the weather radio set to the alert mode 24/7 , and random use of the FM radio) it’s inside my truck so the solar panel maybe keeping it charged during the day I’m not sure. Overall I’m very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it to a friend. In fact I plan to buy them as presents to give my loved ones! The built in light is a nice feature and is actually bright enough to work by. I’ve tested the s.o.s. feature and the dog whistle just to see if they work, hopefully I never have to use them but it’s nice to know you have it if the need arises. I assure you this is not some cheap dud that’s going to leave you disappointed, go ahead and get one for yourself and your friends too! I think you’ll find you love it as much as I love mine! Thank you Midland for providing us this amazing product to keep us as safe as possible.