Lanshanchu 20000mAh Emergency Solar Crank Radio and Phone Charger

Very versatile emergency radio

I have to admit I thought that it was something cheaply made, but I don’t really think so now. I actually find it pretty useful. The first thing that impressed me was the amount of lights that were on this unit not only is there a traditional bulb light on the front there’s Also dual LED lights that you can turn on at two different power levels as well as an LED bank on the side that you can flip up for additional light.

It does have a solar panel on the top which I’m not sure how well that works. However, I did use the hand crank and was able to charge the battery some.

The radio portion of this worked pretty well when I turned it to weather band I was able to tune in the national weather service fairly easily and it came in clear. Although I wasn’t able to pull in as many a.m. or FM stations as easily

The thing that impressed me the most was that I could charge my phone from this device with a USB Dash a Port and a USB-C port. It also even had a headphone port

Overall I’m quite impressed with this unit it come in handy in a weather emergency or any emergency where you need to get some information or charge your phone or need some light.

Great emergency, camping, and road trip device

In the hurricane belt, you never know how long you'll be out of power when a storm hits. This unit is a welcome addition for use in that situation. Until then, this is going in my car and on camping trips.

This Condor1 comes charged . It has a waterproof port section for headphones and standard and c connections for power in and out. Even inside where my cell signal fades, a.m. and f.m. stations come in clear, and there's a weather band receiver.

The flip up led reading light is bright but the front lights with an emergency signal option, visual and audio, rocks. It also came with a small compass you can attach to a strap.

The carry strap for the unit tends to shade the solar pe panel, which is small and designed to maintain rather than quickly generate stored power. If you loosen the strap on one side, you can get it out of the way. Teamed with the crank power option, if your charge runs out, this at least gives you a way to function.

It's got a generous 24 month warranty, a power cord and charging indicator and weighs a little less than 2 lbs. Condor 1 has a lot packed in a small footprint for situations where its functions will help me a lot!

Great backup!

I got this little crank radio to have in case of power outages because I cannot stand the silence especially if I’m trying to sleep. I like that you can charge this one up or crank it to power it. It also has a super bright light on it so you could use to light up a whole room. Great investment to have on hand for all the upcoming spring storms that usually knock our electricity out.

Will come in very handy in an emergency (or event just power outtage)

very cool product! A couple of different lights that are very bright, multiple ways to charge it (usb, solar, hand crank) plus radio frequencies. It's a great addition to our Emergency kit and honestly, all my friends will probably be getting one as gift this year, haha!

I just played around with the different things it can do and usb charged it so I don't know yet if it has any major failings but it seems to be heavy duty (like, literally, it's very heavy for it's size). The video is just a super quick run through of some of the features and so you can get an idea of what it's size looks like in an actual hand.

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Mediocre

This radio has a nice assortment of features in a single unit, but the execution of most is only mediocre. The lights are decent and the siren is sufficiently loud, but the rest is just…meh.

My first observation was that charging is on the slow side for USB-C - it will at least work from a PD charger, but the best I observed is 8-8.5W. USB output supports only the basic modes and was about the same (max of 10W). I measured only 13.75Ah of usable charge before it would no longer power an external device, but it still had enough life to run the radio and lights. I can't gauge how effective the hand crank is, but I can say 5 minutes won't be enough to start powering the USB output after being depleted.

Radio reception is okay in FM but really weak and position-sensitive in both AM and NOAA weather modes. The "life-saving" compass, cutter and fire starter is a poorly executed afterthought - it doesn't come attached, barely fits on the short strap, and needs to be removed anyway to be usable, so you're better off just leaving it off.

Everyone should own one!

For me this will be for emergency purposes only. The design and engineering for the development of this product has paid off, as it's well built, compact, water resistant, and very light. Speaking of lights, this baby has a decently bright spot and area light, as well as a small side flip up reading light. The most important feature for me is the ability to generate power with the hand crank. If the sun is hiding and no other power source is available, you can still crank up the power you need. It also features USB ports for charging other devices. Also great for camping, hiking, or stocking up your bugout bag. As far as the radio goes, I got 4 or 5 FM stations and 2 AM stations, all coming in crystal clear!

Compass Included

This emergency radio has more to offer than the radio I purchased 9 years ago. Although the instructions say not to use the radio as a regular powerbank, it can be used to charge your devices in an emergency. What I like the most about the radio is that there are 3 ways to charge it - 1) via USB C connection (a USB A to USB C cable is included, but no adapter), 2) through the solar panel on top of the radio, and 3) via hand crank. The reading light is pretty bright, as is the low and high beams. The SOS alarm, activated by pressing and holding the flashlight button for 3 seconds, is pretty loud. All in all, I'm happy to replace my old radio with this new one.

Angel Clare

January 23, 2025

Great all-around emergency unit

This device has all the essential tools you need in an emergency - a bright multi-level flashlight, a side reading light, a FM.AM. and weather band radio with antenna that gets good reception, a loud emergency alarm, and two USB outlets that can charge two phones. I have tried all the features out except the solar and hand crank charging, and they all work well. I also like the bright red color, which makes it easier to find.

Reliable and Versatile Emergency Radio for Any Situation

I couldn’t be happier with this emergency radio. The massive 20,000mAh battery is a standout feature—it powers my phone and other devices with ease, and the backup solar and hand crank charging options are invaluable in remote areas. The AM/FM/NOAA weather channels ensure I stay informed during storms or emergencies.

What truly sets this radio apart is its practicality. The four-mode flashlight and reading lamp are incredibly bright, making it useful during blackouts, while the SOS alarm provides peace of mind in critical situations. Its lightweight, compact design, combined with water resistance, makes it ideal for camping or disaster preparedness.

With the added extras like the compass, fire starter, and whistle, this radio is more than just a gadget—it’s a lifesaver.

You can never be too prepared!

I’m so excited to add this to my emergency kit! This compact device does it all: multiple flashlight settings, a radio with an antenna, and it doubles as a battery pack. It can be charged via a cord, solar panel, or hand crank, making it super versatile.

It even comes with a bonus buckle that includes a compass, whistle, and bottle opener. This is such a great addition to my kit, and I’m thrilled to have found it!

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A LIFE-SAVER, AND MUST-HAVE IN EVERY HOME.

I love everything about this contraption. It has 2 different lights, and both can be used at the same time. I can see how this would be useful in a scenario where I want light pointed at 2 different directions. This radio is utility on crack. There's so many uses for it, that I can't see it not being useful to just about anyone. The radio bands work great when used w/its antenna fully extended. The audio is clear, and the knobs are easy to turn between stations. Charging it is simple (it's charged through a usb-c port), and pretty quick when used with a high voltage (fast charger/cable).

An interesting & unique feature is the included (optional) compass/utility-blade attachment. Which I've chosen to attach, because a compass can make, or break you in an emergency (where there's no power, or cell phones, or other modern tech conveniences available). I love that aside from it having a 20000 mAh battery capacity for its use, there's a USB-A port that allows users to turn it into a powerbank. This is a product I personally believe everyone needs to have. God forbid you're in area where a natural disaater suddenly occurs -- you will see what a difference having access to this will make.

Not for everyday use, but gets the job done.

There are already several pictures and a video of this product on the product page and they're accurate so I see no need to include others there. There is a small device with it that isn't pictured, so I've included a picture of that. There are no instructions for the device, but I was able to puzzle it out.

That small device - the notch on the side is a whistle.

The compass is obvious but it's one of those weak floating deals. Make sure it's far from any metal and you may need to wiggle it a little bit to make sure it doesn't catch on the container and read wrong.

The blade is supposed to be for cutting, but it's not very sharp and I doubt will cut very well. It does act as the steel for the flint (the rod in the center of the clip. At first I thought that would be useless and not work, but after I had scraped it enough to get whatever the black paint over it is off, it actually produced a decent size spark. I think you would be hard pressed to light much with it though. Save yourself the trouble and add some waterproof matches to the kit.

The user manual has a number of useful warnings, as well as indications on how they intended it to be used so I've included some pictures of the included manual.

My unit came with a 75% charge. In testing the hand crank for 3 minutes (it may be easy to turn, but you're not going to enjoy cranking it for 3 minutes), the charge didn't move from 75%, so don't expect any miracles from the hand crank - it's a last resort option for emergencies.

The charging cable that comes with the unit should be tossed out as you're really not going to want to use it. Put in some decent USB cables that fit your devices and use those. In testing whether or not it would charge my Samsung Galaxy S9, recharge times were decent (don't expect miracles here either, these are 2 amp ports) when I used good USB cables for the USB-A and USB-C ports both. When I used the included cable, the expected recharge time more than doubled and my phone told me to check my charging cable (because it was questioning if the cable was good).

The tuning function on the radio is analog in nature and the tuning dial is a bit "squishy" in terms of tuning - you may hit a station dead on, but upon releasing the dial it will be a little off. Sound clarity was decent with sufficient volume, but not excellent, and you're going to struggle to get a given station dead on - expect some static but if the signal is sufficiently strong you should be able to get enough clarity to reasonably hear whatever it is.

I measured all of the lights on the unit and I believe they're under reporting the brightness of the lights - I found all of them to be much brighter than the manual indicated - but this was with a decent charge in the unit - perhaps it's not as bright when power drops, but I suspect that's a lithium ion battery in the unit so I doubt that's the case. Expect decent light from the unit. You're not going to light up the whole world with it, but it's not bad.

Charging the unit via USB is going to be the method you'll typically want to use. The manual indicates to charge it every 3 months at a minimum, but if you read far enough you'll notice they also recommend the hand crank to get it going - that can help overcome a charging issue many batteries suffer from when they get too low. The solar panels on the unit are sufficiently sensitive as it begins to charge even under bright house light which is much dimmer than full sunlight, but the manual indicates only a 0.5W charge - so you're not going to get far with that - once again, plan on charging it via USB.

The usefulness of this unit in an emergency is largely going to come down to how charged the internal battery in the unit is when that emergency happens, or whether you have some other sort of USB power available to charge the unit with if it isn't. The hand crank and the solar power will get you a little juice if you need it, but if you expect the solar power and the hand crank to get your cell phone charged, you're likely to be at it a long time before having sufficient power.

Waterproof wise, the unit looks like it could take a light rain, I doubt it would survive a dunk in a stream very well. It's reasonably sturdy, but a drop on something hard from much height is likely to do some damage.

If you're good about making sure the unit stays charged, this might be a good fit for your needs. If that's more trouble than you want to deal with, then you might want a different method for dealing with USB power bank charging needs and look for something with alkaline batteries to meet the light/radio needs.

Great emergency device

Radio works great, lots of led / standard lighting, and good universal charging options, including a hand crank. A+

Perfect for camping or the prepper box

I got this radio primarily for the prepper box. We live in an area that has both power outages & tornados, so this little radio checks a lot of boxes on the just-in-case list.

The AM & FM radios work well when the antenna is extended. The NOAA WeatherBand radio works as well, but is a lot more sensitive to interference from building materials. NOAA worked well upstairs, but not at all in my 10” poured concrete wall basement. AM/FM worked just fine in the basement.

The LED lights operate exactly as described on the product page. The smaller 100lux ‘reading lamp’ is plenty bright to serve as a lantern in an emergency situation.

Recommend keeping the lithium battery charged at all times. They hold their charge well, so I’m planning to top it off just a couple times/year. Per the included manual: 3 minutes of cranking can power the LED light for 3 minutes or radio for 15 minutes. This is great in an emergency, but the 20k mAh power bank should be enough to get me through most outages of a day or two. The included solar panel is another charging option, but it’s so small that at best it will keep the battery fresh.

Great prepper radio

I was really impressed by the quality of this little but mighty radio, light and charger all in one. It came pre charged but if needed the solar power panel will create enough energy to charge your phone, tablet or back up flash light. The hand crank comes in handy in the winter and Grey days when there's lack of sun. Radio is very easy to operate, volume on one and tuner on the other. Great for any camper or prepper