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Duronic Apex
Duronic
AM/FM crank radio with torch and alarm where one minute of winding gives up to 27 minutes.
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What you get
An AM and FM radio with a digital clock, alarm and built-in torch plus a 37 cm antenna. Duronic says one minute of cranking gives 18 to 27 minutes of radio. A full charge is rated for 7 to 9 hours of listening.
- AM/FM radio with digital clock and alarm
- Built-in torch
- Charges by solar panel, USB or hand crank
- 1 minute of cranking gives 18-27 minutes of radio
- 300 g with 37 cm telescopic antenna
Pros and cons of the Duronic Apex
Pros
- One minute of cranking is rated for 18 to 27 minutes of radio.
- Torch and alarm clock built in.
- A 37 cm telescopic antenna for FM reception.
Cons
- The 300 mAh battery is small so expect 7 to 9 hours rather than days.
- AM and FM only with no DAB for digital stations.
Specs
- Bands
- AM/FM (FM 87-108 MHz, AM 520-1620 kHz)
- Power sources
- solar panel, USB, wind-up crank
- Battery
- 300 mAh
- Weight
- 300 g (10.6 oz)
Why it scores 7.5
7.5/10
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Emergency features
- Runs on standard batteries too
- Hand crank and solar charging
- Charges a phone
- Battery of 2,000 mAh or more
- Built-in flashlight
- Water resistance rating
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