A capable emergency radio, but only if you value backup power over polish

Yes — the ETDEUH 27000mAh Wind Up Radio Solar Battery Torch is worth buying if you want a multi-function emergency backup at the current £39.99 low price. It combines a crank radio, solar charging, power bank, torch, SOS alarm, compass, and cell phone charging in one IPX4 splash-proof unit, and that makes it far more useful in a UK power cut than a basic battery radio.

First impressions

At £39.99, this is priced like a mid-range emergency gadget but marketed like a much more expensive one: the RRP is £79.99, so the current price is 50% off list and 16% below the average tracked price of £47.50. That matters because emergency kit is often bought reactively, and this unit is currently at its all-time lowest recorded price. With 50+ bought last month and a 4.5/5 rating from 11 reviews, there is enough early buyer approval to suggest it is doing the basics well.

What does it actually give you?

The headline feature is the claimed 27000mAh battery capacity, paired with multiple charging routes: hand crank, solar, and rechargeable battery storage. For UK households, that flexibility is the point. Winter outages and short daylight hours are exactly when a radio like this earns its keep, because solar alone is slow seasonally, while the crank gives you a guaranteed fallback if the grid is down.

The torch is not an afterthought either. The listing says it uses 51 ultra-bright LEDs with multi-mode functionality, which should make it more useful than a token emergency light for walking around the house, checking the fuse board, or moving safely outside during a blackout. The AM/FM radio uses an extended antenna for better reception, which is important in rural or fringe-signal areas where cheap radios can struggle.

How practical is it in an emergency?

The strongest case for this ETDEUH unit is resilience. The SOS alarm and built-in compass are clearly aimed at camping and emergency use, but they also make sense for power cuts, roadside breakdowns, and garden outbuildings. The 3-second SOS activation is simple enough to use under stress, and the IPX4 rating means it can handle splashes and rain rather than needing perfect dry storage.

At 15.6 x 10 x 7.6 cm and 730g, it is compact enough to keep in a kitchen drawer, utility cupboard, or car boot. That size is a real advantage over larger power stations, but it also tells you what this is not: it is not a mains replacement, and it is not a serious home battery. Think of it as a portable emergency communications and lighting tool, not a way to run appliances.

Build quality and real-world expectations

The waterproofing and compact form factor are sensible, but there is one important warning: the listing data does not prove the 27000mAh figure in real-world output terms, and emergency power products often overstate what you can actually extract for phone charging. That means buyers should treat the power bank function as backup top-up power, not full phone recharging for days.

The 4.5/5 rating is encouraging, but it comes from only 11 reviews, so confidence is still limited. The good news is that buyer sentiment is strong enough to suggest the core functions are working. The caution is that small review samples can hide durability issues that only appear after a few months of storage, charging cycles, or being kept in a car or shed.

Is it good value for money?

At £39.99, it looks good value if you want one device that covers radio, light, alarm, and emergency charging. The average tracked price is £47.50, so current pricing is favourable, and the all-time low makes now a sensible time to buy if you need it soon. Compared with the £69.99 Cinnado solar security camera, this is much cheaper and serves a completely different role: communication and survival backup rather than surveillance.

Against the £36.26 intelamp solar security light, the ETDEUH is slightly dearer, but it offers far more functions and a more direct use case for outages. The £39.99 upgraded solar battery trickle charger is similarly priced, but that competitor is for maintaining 12V systems, not household emergency readiness. In other words, this product is competitive because it bundles several emergency essentials into one purchase.

Bottom line

If your priority is a compact, multi-function emergency radio for UK power cuts, camping, or the car, this is a sensible buy at £39.99. If you want verified high-capacity power-bank performance or long-term ruggedness with proven track record, you may want to look for a product with more reviews and clearer output specs.