The secondary set of tactile buttons across the unit’s top are more intuitive to use than the icons on the clock’s display, but they’re small and all the same size, so it’s easy to press the wrong button. I’ve also written several guides here at Wirecutter, including on bedside lamps, floor lamps, bed frames, and patio furniture.

Most everything this alarm clock can do is hidden, accessed using its built-in Google Assistant voice controls or with the Google Home app. After nine minutes, the Loftie follows up the first alarm with an ever-so-slightly more-insistent “get up” chime. Easy to read: Whether it has hands or a digital display, a clock should be legible at a glance, even without contacts or eyeglasses. Easy plug and play use and the extra USB port allows me to charge another item effortlessly on my nightstand. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Previously, as an industrial designer, I designed children’s toys and furniture, and this allowed me to learn the ins and outs of mass-market product design—from conception to manufacturing. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . You should know that this alarm clock is not fully battery-operated—two backup AAA batteries are responsible only for keeping time and alarm settings, in case of a power outage.A serene alternative to loud alarms, this clock induced a gentler wake-up (a simulated sunrise accompanied by birdsong) than any other clock we tried. We liked the smaller and more affordable of the two because its options are true to its name—Essential—with time, weather, and day easily viewed at a glance across its 4. Flaws but not dealbreakers: The DreamSky logo emblazoned at the top (underneath the snooze button) is downright ugly. It has the largest numerical display of the clocks we tested, two USB ports, and easy-to-use tactile controls (which take the guesswork out of changing settings). DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock with USB Port for Charging, 0-100 Brightness Dimmer, Green Bold Digit Display, 12 24Hr, Snooze, Adjustable Alarm Volume, Small Desk Bedroom Bedside Clocks.

Whether it’s the night-light, the snooze button, or the sound of the alarm tones, every detail feels like it’s been refined to reinforce a state of calm. Why it’s great: The Loftie can fool you into thinking you’re waking up of your own accord every morning, rather than being forcibly annoyed out of bed. The Lexon Flip is fun to use and has a novel design that works well: To turn the alarm on or off, you flip the entire clock over, instead of pressing a button or a switch.You won’t be able to read using the light, but it’s bright enough for when you’re fumbling for your glasses or going to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Many times, we want to purchase products from USA simply because they are not available in India or the cost might be high.