Bedroom

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 discontinued.