The Boss. Beautiful, great design and build tough.

Hoping for better luck with this combo radio. I bought one several months ago as a Christmas gift for our handyman contractor who has been doing a lot of work around our place. It failed after less than two months - it wouldn't stay powered on.I bought the extended warranty on this one for two years. It's said to be heavy duty, and I expect that to be true. Our guy isn't one to mistreat his things, but he works in varied conditions. There's dust, a lot of it. We'll see how this radio holds up.Having the built-in flashlight is a plus for anyone doing repairs in tight spaces, too. This seems to have been well thought out, and am hoping for the best, especially since it is a gift.

So much power-outage goodness crammed into a small but sturdy package! You've got a flashlight, a nightlight, a radio, a giant power bank, and a solar panel to top the thing up. And a hand crank if it's not sunny out.I'd take this camping; it's got enough power to keep phones juiced up for a weekend. I'd also keep it under the bed in case of power outage or extreme weather.In short: It looks cool, has a ton of useful features, and lots of ways to keep it charged up.

I’ve been using this emergency radio for a few weeks now and it’s been a handy thing to have around. The size is nice, small enough to toss in a bag or keep on a shelf without taking up much room. It picks up stations pretty well, and the weather updates come through clear, which is good for keeping tabs on what’s coming. The solar and crank options are a solid backup, keeps it going even if I can’t plug it in for a while. The battery’s got some real staying power too, and it’s nice to juice up my phone with it when I’m stuck somewhere. It feels tough enough to handle a knock or two, and the controls are simple to mess with. I’d say it’s a decent grab if you want something reliable for emergencies or just kicking around off-grid.

This is not a cheap toy. It feels very solid and should last for as long as the battery can. A perfect gadget to have during any power outage. Would be extremely useful during a catastrophe. The sound quality it ok, but it get's VERY loud for it's size. Very rugged and durable.

When I first unpacked this unit, I was impressed with how solid and heavy it is. The heft undoubtedly comes from the 20,000mAh battery that it boasts.This unit probably has every feature that you could want in an emergency radio, but the exception to this is that it does not have a standby mode where it automatically turns on when there is a severe weather alert. It's also pricier than some of the other popular options that are selling on Amazon - but it has a battery that is rated at 4x the capacity of some of those other (and less expensive) options.My opinion on the pros and cons of this product:PROs:(+) It has multiple power sources, including a solar panel, hand crank, 20,000mAh battery, and USB-C charging. (As mentioned in the instructions, the solar panel is not so much for charging it, as it is for extending the battery life).(+) Appears to have good build quality. I haven't tested that notion by dropping it or anything, but it seems to be pretty solid.(+) Includes AM, FM, Weather, and Shortwave radio bands.(+) It has 2 lights - a flashlight on the one side, and a "reading light" under the solar panel, which automatically lights up when you lift the panel.(+) It seems like it gets good radio reception. The first time I tried it was in my basement, and I was able to immediately pick up the local NOAA weather radio station and some FM radio stations. As best I can tell, our nearest NOAA broadcast location is about 35 miles from here. A quick Google search says that NOAA broadcasts typically travel about 40 miles, so that would put us right near the edge of the typical range - which is good. This is also a hilly area with lots of elevation changes, so getting good radio & TV reception isn't always easy.(+) The instructions state that turning the crank at 120rpm for 3 minutes will get you 15 minutes of radio listening or 4 minutes of flashlight use. I haven't tested this claim - but if it is true, that seems pretty decent.CONs:(-) As previously mentioned, this unit does not have a weather radio "standby" mode, where you can leave the radio off and it automatically comes on when there is an emergency alert. Its difficult to downgrade it for this, since the product page doesn't claim that it has it. However, there are weather radios with similar features to this one that do include a standby mode. So depending on what you're looking for, this is something to keep in mind.(-) In regards to using it as a power bank to charge your cell phone, the manual states: "This function is recommended for emergency use. Do not use it as a normal power bank." I'm guessing this is because the battery isn't designed to regularly provide the power output/ Amperage that is required to charge a cell phone? The product page does say that it can be used as an "EMERGENCY power bank", so it's not being deceptively advertised or anything. Nonetheless, for a unit with a 20,000mAh battery, it would have been nice to have it serve as another power bank when camping and whatnot.(-) The sound quality from the speaker could use some improvement. I know, I know... its a weather/emergency radio, and sounds like what you would expect an emergency radio to sound like. But I have $10 Bluetooth speakers that I've gotten from Amazon which sound pretty good (and better than this radio). So for this price point, maybe it could sound a little better.(-) When you tilt the radio, the hand crank folds out of its storage position pretty easily. This could be an issue if you plan on putting this in a duffel bag for camping or something, as the handle could fold out and get broken - but this is something that a small piece of tape could easily solve.

This emergency radio is a game-changer! It’s packed with features that really shine, especially during a storm or power outage. The 20,000mAh battery capacity means it can last for a long time, and having the ability to charge it via solar, hand crank, or regular battery makes it incredibly versatile. The radio picks up SW/NOAA/AM/FM signals, ensuring you can stay updated on weather conditions, which was a lifesaver during the recent hurricane in North Carolina.Beyond the radio, it also doubles as a flashlight and even has an SOS function, which provides extra peace of mind in emergencies. The built-in cellphone charger is an added bonus, allowing you to keep your phone powered up when it matters most. Overall, this radio is a must-have for any emergency kit – reliable, multifunctional, and built to last!

I purchased an emergency radio a few years ago. This one is much better. The heft and build quality provide me with confidence. I had to look up what "SW" and "WB" meant as it wasn't defined in the manual. SW=short wave. WB=weather band. The FM clarity is good. AM clarity is about what you'd expect with a transistor radio. I plugged my phone in while listening to the radio and it was charging pretty quickly. I like the battery charge level indicator lights. The strap lays over the solar panel, but you can tuck it behind the antenna to allow for unobstructed solar charging. When you lift up the solar charger, a bright led light comes on underneath. Oh, the emergency siren! It sounds like a police/ambulance siren and the flashlight flashes. This is a very cool feature if you're ever needing searchers to find and rescue you.