Wind-up and emergency radios in stock in the UK right now
Many of the wind-up radios we compare sold out in autumn 2026. This page shows every radio we compare, grouped by what our latest stock check found, and what to buy instead if the one you want is sold out.
By Tom Calder · Stock last checked 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT
Amazon stock for 42 of the 43 radios we compare is shown beside each one below · checked 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT
Wind-up, solar and rechargeable radios
Each row shows its own stock and price from our latest check, with the time. Use the button to confirm on the retailer's page before you pay.
In stock now
- In stockCheck stock →£124.72
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - DAB · RechargeableIn stockCheck stock →£99.00
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Wind-up · Solar · DABIn stockCheck stock →£149.95
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Wind-up · Solar · DABIn stockCheck stock →£62.42
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Acta Berg DAB+/FM Crank and Solar Emergency Radio (5,000mAh)Wind-up · Solar · DABIn stockCheck stock →£52.94
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Philips TAR5600 Splash-Resistant DAB+/FM Portable Radio (rechargeable)DAB · RechargeableIn stockCheck stock →£74.00
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - In stockCheck stock →£69.94
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Acta Berg Crank and Solar Emergency Radio AM/FM/SW (5,000mAh)Wind-up · SolarIn stockCheck stock →£40.14
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Majority Orwell Pro DAB+/FM Portable Radio (rechargeable)DAB · RechargeableIn stockCheck stock →£29.95
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - XHDATA R-108 FM/MW/LW/SW/Airband Radio (BL-5C rechargeable)RechargeableIn stockCheck stock →£51.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Lenco PDR-045 Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio (rechargeable)DAB · RechargeableIn stockCheck stock →£106.46
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Retekess PR11 Pocket FM/AM Radio (rechargeable, torch)RechargeableIn stockCheck stock →£17.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Ships later
- Wind-up · SolarShips laterCheck stock →£47.44
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Wind-up · SolarShips laterCheck stock →£29.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Technaxx TX-414 DAB+/FM Crank and Solar Emergency Radio (power bank, torch)Wind-up · Solar · DABShips laterCheck stock →£45.19
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Sold out
- Wind-up · Solar · DABOut of stockCheck stock →
- Out of stockCheck stock →
- ROCAM Emergency Radio (AM/FM/SW, 12,000mAh claimed)Wind-up · SolarOut of stockCheck stock →
- Wind-up · SolarOut of stockCheck stock →
- Out of stockCheck stock →
- ROCAM 1009Pro DAB+/FM Wind-Up Solar Radio (5,000mAh)Wind-up · Solar · DABOut of stockCheck stock →
- Wind-up · SolarOut of stockCheck stock →
- Wind-up · SolarOut of stockCheck stock →£22.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Stock not confirmed
- ROCAM CR1030DAB DAB+/FM Wind-Up Solar RadioWind-up · Solar · DABStock not confirmedCheck stock →
Plain battery radios: the same job in a power cut
FM and DAB sets that run on ordinary cells, compared with each maker's running time on our battery radios page.
In stock now
- In stockCheck stock →£79.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - In stockCheck stock →£149.00
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - In stockCheck stock →£44.95
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - In stockCheck stock →£149.00
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - XHDATA D-226 FM/AM/SW Radio (AA or rechargeable, torch)BatteryIn stockCheck stock →£29.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - In stockCheck stock →£129.00
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Panasonic RF-D15EG-K DAB+/FM Bluetooth Portable Radio (4 x AA or mains)DAB · BatteryIn stockCheck stock →£70.00
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - In stockCheck stock →£17.38
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Roberts Sports 995 Personal FM/AM Radio (2 x AAA, earphones only)BatteryIn stockCheck stock →£34.75
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - XHDATA D-220 FM/AM/SW Pocket Radio (2 x AA)BatteryIn stockCheck stock →£19.98
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Retekess TR629 FM/AM/SW Portable Radio (mains or 3 x D cells)BatteryIn stockCheck stock →£54.97
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Ships later
- Ships laterCheck stock →£39.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Ships laterCheck stock →£69.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Ships laterCheck stock →£54.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. - Ships laterCheck stock →£20.99
as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Sold out
- Out of stockCheck stock →
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- PRUNUS J-711 AM/FM/SW Pocket Radio (USB-C rechargeable, 2 x AA backup)BatteryOut of stockCheck stock →
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The government's Be Ready checklist asks for a battery or wind-up FM radio, not a particular model. A plain battery FM or DAB radio does the same job in a power cut: it keeps working when the power, the broadband and the mobile network do not. Keep a spare pack of cells beside it.
There is no need to pay over the odds for a sold-out model, or to buy from a seller you don't know. Compare the battery radios, or read which radio actually works in a UK power cut.
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Start free →Common questions
Why are wind-up radios sold out?
We don't know each retailer's reasons, and we don't have their sales figures. Retailers told BBC Newsnight that radio sales jumped after the government's Be Ready campaign launched on 22 October 2026, and the Be Ready checklist asks every household for a battery or wind-up FM radio. Many of the wind-up sets we compare sold out in autumn 2026.
When will they be back in stock?
We don't know, and we won't guess a date. We check the stock of every radio here about every hour, and this page changes when one comes back. Each row shows the time of its latest check.
Do I need a wind-up radio, or will a battery one do?
A battery one will do. The Be Ready checklist asks for a battery or wind-up FM radio, not a particular model. A crank earns its place if you want a radio that can make its own power once its cells are spent; otherwise a plain battery FM or DAB radio with a spare pack of cells does the same job in a power cut.
How often is this page updated?
We check the price and stock of every radio on it about every hour, and the page is rebuilt from that check. An Amazon price or stock state is shown only for 22 hours after its check, with the time beside it; after that the row says the stock is not confirmed until the next check.
Should I pay more to get a radio from another seller?
There is no need to pay over the odds, or to buy from a seller you don't know. Any battery or wind-up FM radio meets the checklist, and the plain battery radios further down this page do the same job as a sold-out wind-up set.
Sources (5)
- GOV.UK Be Ready, Be ready for emergenciesthe Be Ready checklist: a battery or wind-up FM radio
- GOV.UK Be Ready, Power cutsa battery or wind-up FM radio; write down the frequencies of the stations you use for news
- PreparedBritain, Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods after the call to stock upBBC Newsnight's retailer figures, 27 October 2026
- PreparedBritain, Which radio actually works in a UK power cut?
- PreparedBritain, Wind-up and emergency radios compared (which sets sold out in autumn 2026)
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