An alarm clock can be a healthy upgrade to a distraction-free bedroom, despite it feeling like a technological downgrade. After a phone-free week of testing, we recommend six clocks for a more peaceful bedroom. The ideal alarm will wake you up without a jarring effect. We favored models that had pleasant tones or the option to change them. This budget digital alarm clock does so much for so little. 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.
Something that really stood out with this model, versus other clocks we tested: The DreamSky has an enormous digital display each number is 2 inches tall that stretches across the entire front of the clock. Some digital alarm clocks we testedβspecifically those with lots of extra features and controls, such as the Philips Wake-Up Light βrequired a detailed review of manuals to get them up and running.
The DreamSky, on the other hand, was plug and play: The clock was easy and intuitive to set and adjust, with clearly labeled buttons for time and alarm and two physical dials for volume control and display brightness.
You should know that this alarm clock is not fully battery-operatedβtwo backup AAA batteries are responsible only for keeping time and alarm settings, in case of a power outage.
There are two USB ports in the backβone to charge most mobile devices with 5 V output and the other to power the clock via USB or you can plug directly into the wall.
