Best alarm clock with color night-light

 

If you use your phone in the bedroom at night, it’s probably messing with your sleep, even if you mute and dim it. An alarm clock can be a healthy upgrade to a distraction-free bedroom, despite its feeling like a technological downgrade. After a phone-free week of testing, we recommend seven clocks (including analog, digital, and smart versions) for a more peaceful bedroom. They aren’t too bright at night and will dependably wake you up in the morning. And they’ll look nice on your nightstand to boot.

Best retro alarm clock

Peakeep Twin Bell Alarm Clock

$15 now 13% off

4.4 stars, 10,322 reviews

$13

People like this Peakeep for its throwback looks, simplicity, low price, and loudness. As one reviewer writes, “The volume of the alarm is ‘old school’ awesome with a hammer beating two bells without the option to stop them other than getting up and turning it off. The lack of a snooze button is a godsend.” It’s so loud it’s effective for those with hearing loss. Several dozen purchasers with hearing issues vouch for this alarm. One says, “I no longer stay awake all night fearing that I’ll miss a wake-up call.” They also call the clock “adorable” and “a miracle.” Users also like that, when the alarm isn’t going, this clock has a smooth second hand, so it’s especially quiet, “The second hand sweeps too, so no annoying ticking next to the bed,” as one purchaser puts it.

$13 AT AMAZON

Best alarm clock with color night-light

Mesqool Alarm Clock for Bedrooms - 7 Color Night Light

$26 now 23% off

4.5 stars, 15,911 reviews

$20

About a quarter of reviewers love this alarm clock because of its built-in night light that’s both very bright and shifts colors. One parent, who bought this for their seven-year-old, says, “It stays on long enough for him to fall asleep and if he wakes in the middle of the night he can easily turn the light back on.” It’s a hit with another reviewer, who keeps it in a guest room: “The night light feature is so helpful for guests to move around

How we picked

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• Easy to read

  Whether it has hands or a digital display, a clock should be legible at a glance.

• Pleasant sounds

  The ideal alarm will wake you up without a jarring effect. We favored models that had pleasant tones (or the option to change them).

• Simple to set

  Accessing alarm settings or adjusting features like snooze, brightness, and alarm volume shouldn’t require a YouTube tutorial.

• Nice-to-haves

  Radio, USB ports, Bluetooth and internet connectivity, alarm sound and tone options—these are all welcome features (but they’re not necessary)