

And, while basic, customers like that that clock includes “a bright night light at the top for reading in bed.” This beep’s job is to awaken, not comfort, and reviewers note that it is not a pleasant, soft tune: “Alarm is loud even on low and an awful sound,” says one. As one puts it, “If, like me, you like the alarm right by your bedside, the dimmer allows you to set the brightness to your comfort level - all the way from exceedingly bright to exceedingly dim.” “ou can even make the display go completely dark,” adds another.

Reviewers also say the dimmer is especially effective. “What I like about the clock are the large numbers, so very easy to read” writes a typical reviewer, echoing hundreds of similar declarations. Be aware though: This little clock packs a punch with a whopping 120 decibel alarm, so make sure to turn the sound down or off if you just want to utilize the shaker.There are nearly 12,000 verified five-star fans of this simple, effective electric alarm clock with battery back-up on Amazon. It comes with a USB port to charge your phone or other device without taking up another wall outlet and can be easily dimmed with the touch of a button. Since you can adjust the intensity of the shaking, this is also a great option for folks who are deaf or hard of hearing but who are also light sleepers that don't want to use the most aggressive setting. You can choose between three different vibration strengths - normal, strong and super earthquake - to help shake you awake, literally.

From its appearance, it looks just like a typical alarm clock but it includes a bed shaker to tuck underneath your mattress, designed to wake even the heaviest of sleepers without disturbing your bed partner. If you're interested in trying a vibrating alarm clock but the Sonic Bomb seems too aggressive for you, check out iLuv's TimeShaker. Just take note that, according to reviewers, you can only turn the alarm sound down to low, not fully shut it off. "It was my best purchase of the year," says one reviewer.

Though our experts haven't evaluated this model in our Labs yet, it comes with glowing reviews online (namely 14,000+ 5-star reviews on Amazon). With seven different color options, it also functions as a bedside lamp or nightlight and has a USB port at the back to charge your devices without the need for another outlet. If you need a bit of extra time, you can tap the light to snooze the alarm up to five times. The sunrise simulation light starts 30, 20 or 10 minutes before your set alarm time, gradually brightening until it’s fully lit. You can choose from birdsongs, ocean waves, streams, wind bells, soft music or piano music in addition to a traditional beep or FM radio mode to start your day. If a gentle rise-and-shine is more your style, this clock's seven different nature-inspired sounds and sunrise simulation light can make waking up in the morning a little easier. Not everyone is fan of being jerked awake by harsh beeps in the morning. Our picks for the best alarm clocks to buy in 2023 include top-performing models from our Lab tests and well-reviewed products from popular brands with unique features that impressed our analysts. Do you just need a basic analog model? A loud clock radio that can wake even the heaviest of sleepers? A stylish digital smart alarm that can also charge your phone? Or a sunrise alarm clock that will gradually wake you from your slumber? The Good Housekeeping Institute pros test all kinds of alarm clocks for ease of use, visibility, performance, sound quality and more. Of course, it's not always easy to figure out which type of alarm clock is right for you. Not a morning person but want to be? Putting away the screen and switching to an actual alarm clock is a great way to start. Plus, according to the National Sleep Foundation, exposure to bright lights and screens before bed can throw off your circadian rhythm and compromise your sleep quality. If you've ever gone to set the alarm on your phone and accidentally punched 6:30 into your phone's calculator instead, it might be time to switch to an actual alarm clock. We updated this roundup in March 2023 to ensure all of our original picks, vetted and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute, were in stock with current pricing.
