There are no one alarm clocks that stand out as the best alarm clocks. It all really depends on your preference or needs. I have separated this site into six main categories and will feature one of the best alarm clocks for each category on this page.
Featured Items
Travel Alarm Clocks
Oregon Scientific RM313PNA Self-Setting Projection Clock
Product Features
• Fixed-projection alarm clock; beams time onto ceiling, either momentarily or continuously
• Automatically sets and updates time/day/date with U.S. Atomic Clock
• Clock updates to any North American time zone, shows chosen zone
• Crescendo alarm with 8-minute snooze function awakens soundest sleeper
• High-tech, blue plastic housing; 5-1/4 inches high, 4-1/2 inches wide, 2-1/2 inches thick
Amazon.com Review
Housed in high-tech blue plastic, this alarm clock is far more sophisticated than its cute appearance may lead one to believe. Whether you check on the time by consulting the clock's LCD screen or by looking at a large red-light projection of the time beamed onto a wall or ceiling, you'll know it's accurate. That's because the clock is equipped with a radio receiver tuned to the U.S. Atomic Clock, and keeps time with split-second accuracy by automatically adjusting, if necessary, to the Atomic Clock's signals six times every 24 hours. From those signals, the 5-1/4-by-4-1/2-inch clock (2-1/2 inches thick) not only shows the precise time, but also displays the date and day, with automatic adjustment for daylight-saving time and leap year, according to the North American time zone for which the clock is set. (The day can be shown in English, Spanish, or French.) The red-light projection makes it possible to check the time without squinting. If the clock is in battery mode (two AA batteries required but not included), pressing the clock's snooze bar will beam the time onto the ceiling for five seconds–and also backlight the LCD screen. If the clock is plugged into a wall socket with an AC adapter (included), the projection and backlighting will be available either for five seconds with the snooze bar or continuously if a continuous-beam control is set. As a backup, you can set the time, day, and date manually as well as automatically. –Fred Brack
Product Description
The RM313PNA Blue ExactSet Fixed Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor Temperature makes going to bed or waking up fun! This cool member of the ExactSet family has all the amazing attributes of our other ExactSet clocks: it sets itself automatically, self-corrects for daylight saving time, projects the time in soft glowing red numbers on the wall or ceiling and now provides you with the indoor temperature! This cool and curvaceous clock not only looks good, but is easy to use and operate. The radio tower icon on the LCD screen lets you know your ExactSet projection clock is tuned in and receiving the super-accurate Atomic Clock time. Colorful design and split-second accuracy — a combination of style and technology that is unquestionable!
Cool Alarm Clocks
Clocky Alarm Clock On Wheels
Product Features
• Color: Chrome
• Wheeled alarm clock that rolls off bedside table beeping and scoots away
• Durable housing; digital display with backlight for night viewing
• Customizable snooze function with 0 to 9 minute duration; wheels on/off button
• 3-foot maximum drop height; runs on 4 AAA batteries, not included
• 5-1/4 by 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches high; available in several color choices
• Increases chance of staying awake by forcing you to chase after it
Product Description
Color: Chrome
Amazon.com Product Description
A great alternative to the average screaming wakeup call, the Clocky alarm clock from the folks at Nanda Home Inc. combines customizable snooze and playful mobility to get you out of bed on time. Built on wheels, the little unit emits an R2D2-style beeping pattern whenever you set it to first sound off. Tailor the snooze feature for between 0 and 9 minutes, after which Clocky will beep again, roll off the nightstand, and start scooting out of reach. To turn it off, the reluctant riser has to get out of bed and chase it down, improving the odds of then staying awake. Sturdily built with a cute chunky shape, Clocky can survive a drop of up to 3 feet, travels on low carpet or hard flooring, and includes a backlit night display for easy reading. The wheel feature can also be disabled, if desired. Measuring 5-1/4 by 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches, the alarm clock takes 4 AAA batteries, not included, and comes in a fun array of color choices.
Digital Alarm Clocks
Sony ICF-C318 Automatic Time Set Clock Radio with Dual Alarm (Black)
Amazon.com Review
This clock radio shares an obvious family resemblance to its highly successful predecessor, the Sony ICF-C218 Automatic Time Set Clock Radio (Black): 90% of the buttons and functions of the earlier version are implemented and placed identically in the newer model. The buttons and their labeling are so intuitive that a manual is hardly needed (but helpful for the Sleep and Time Zone buttons). The ICF-C318 possesses four new buttons, switches and controls and a feature that make it a more desirable model than the earlier one: a 3-level brightness button, a two-level buzzer volume switch, a second alarm mode rotary switch, a second alarm time setting control, and most importantly, the 'No Power No Problem' feature means the alarm will still sound even if the AC power is off when the alarm was set to ring. The efficacy of those new contols and feature were assessed. The brightness control was a feature requested by many users of the ICF-C218 who complained it was too bright in a darkened room. There is no doubt that the display of the newer ICF-C318 can be set to be very dim (thus pleasing insomniacs bothered by the 'nighlight effect') but at its brightest setting it is still too dim to be seen clearly in a brightly lit room. The alarm buzzer is not really a buzzer, its a peeper and the two level slide control has little noticeable effect on volume – its just not very loud either way. When ignored the alarm peeps more frequently. If you need a really loud alarm, you will be safer using the radio alarm rather than the buzzer. The rotary switches to set alarm mode (off, buzzer, radio) are improved in that the indicator on the switch is a larger, more visible groove than the the tiny, hard-to-see pit of the earlier model. The alarm time set knobs allow a new time to be set very quickly and easily; they are just a little clunkier looking than the sleek recessed toggle control of the earler model. The 'No Power No Problem' feature is the best new feature for this unit that sets it apart from the ICF-C218. I expect my alarm clock to work at a very high level of reliability, a power outage is no excuse for failure of that function. In this regard, the ICF-C318 performs as expected, but the ICF-C218 fails miserably. If the alarm mode is set to radio and the AC power is off when the alarm should ring, the ICF-C318 uses the buzzer (peeper) alarm instead; the buzzer probably drains less energy from the tiny backup battery than the radio.
Sunrise Alarm Clocks
BioBrite Sunrise Clock Advanced Model Charcoal
Product Features
• Gradual sunrise wakes you up gently and naturally
• Gradual sunset gives your body the signal to wind down, helping you to fall asleep sleep
• Optional backup beeper and power failure backup for reassurance
• Dimmable bedside lamp for reading or soft lighting
• Intelligent LCD display fades to very low level when you want to sleep
Important Information
Safety Information: Globe and light bulb become hot during use, handle with care.
Directions
Use the program (P) button to scroll through the clock's menu options: Set alarm time, Set time, 12/24 hour mode, Display brightness, Sunrise length, Sunset length, Nitelite on/off, and Security mode. Use the (+) and (-) buttons to change settings and also to manually turn on and dim the light for general use. Press the (A) button so it is in the out position to activate the alarm. Other features include: Snooze, demo mode, power failure backup, auto shut off.
Product Description
The Charcoal SunRise Clock is derived from medical research on light and human behavior. In the early morning, the biological clock is sensitive to low intensity light. So, waking to a slowly increasing light can result in a smoother, more natural transition to wakefulness. It features an audible back-up alarm, the ability to set dawn and dusk cycles of 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes, fade to nightlight, adjustable display brightness and more. Comes with hand made opal glass globe. One year manufacturer's warranty.
Alarm Clock for Heavy Sleepers
The best way to wake up a heavy sleeper is to shake them. This alarm clock does exactly that. It is an alarm clock with a powerful 12 volt bed shaker.
Sonic Boom Alarm Clock
Product Features
• Equipped with Dual Power & Dual Time features
• Complete with a loud 113db adjustable tone and volume control
• Packaged with our newest most powerful 12-volt bed shaker
• Complete with a high/low dimmer switch to sleep better at night
• Battery backup maintains proper time in the event of a power outage Product Description Product Description Dual power and dual time features. Our SB200ss clock comes with a 110 volt power supply, will work with 220 volt transformers. Clock also has two switches one allowing user to switch from 50Hz 110 volts to 60Hz 220 volts. This feature keeps proper time with 110 or 220 volts. Another switch allow user to select 12/24 hour time.