Bedroom

The Philips AJT4400B/37 alarm clock functions as a Bluetooth speaker, charges your mobile devices, and makes hands-free phone calls from the comfort of your bed. Those extra features, along with its impressive list of alarm options, make it one of the best alarm clocks available for less than $50.

The Sony ICFC1T is missing some of the newest innovations in alarm clock technology, such as Bluetooth connectivity and USB charging ports, but it is a durable, workhorse alarm clock. It wakes you up, even when the power is out.

The HoMedics SoundSpa SS-2000 is a small and lightweight sound machine that fits nicely on your nightstand without taking up much room.

The Sound Oasis S-650-01 uses interchangeable sound cards to store and play sounds. You can have a large collection of sounds if you choose to expand. Each sound profile is preloaded onto an interchangeable sound card that you plug into the bottom of the sound machine.

Solely a white noise machine, the Marpac Dohm has no additional sounds or features, but it is proficient at masking noise to create a soothing and quiet environment for concentration or rest.

As far as sound machines go, this is the complete package. The sound profiles are realistic and natural as well as adjustable in both volume and tone.

The Sound + Sleep sound machine uses adaptive sound technology to mask environmental distractions that keep you from concentrating or sleeping soundly. It also boasts a richness setting that changes the tone of the sleep sound you are listening to.

The Conair SU1W features 10 different sound profiles, including sounds from the rainforest, thunderstorms, white noise and ocean waves crashing onto the beach.

The Big Red Rooster sound machine is compact and works with batteries, which are important features for traveling with a sound machine. Unfortunately, the buttons and overall design feels cheap and flimsy, which are not desirable features for tossing this sleep machine in a carry-on bag.

A few of the sound machines we tested masked noise better than the Avantek, but we’re not sure the difference is worth twice the cost.

The heptagonal Lectro Fan has a simple design, but it is very effective at masking intrusive noise with white noise so you can sleep.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it [is no longer available has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is no longer available has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is no longer available has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been replaced by another product. You can still read our original review below, but Top Ten Reviews is no longer updating this product’s information.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.