The best alarm clocks of 2025: Rise and shine!
More and more of us scroll until we're sleepy, then spend the night with our phones next to our heads, relying on their blaring alarms and vibration to rouse us awake in the morning. But studies show that using your smartphone right before bed can degrade the quality of your zzz's. Enter: the best alarm clocks for 2025. Between upcoming daylight saving time and Sleep Awareness Week (March 9 to 15), now is the perfect, ahem, time to switch up your alarm.
Just because traditional alarm clocks are a bit old-school, it doesn't mean they're lacking in tech. These days, you can find tons of options with extra features — think dimmable faces, various alarm sounds and white noise — that make it easier to wake up and fall asleep, no matter the time of year. To help you decide which is the best for your needs, we've amassed the top nine best alarm clocks, from simple no-frills models to WiFi-connected marvels for heavy sleepers who need the loudest alarm tones.
Whether you're looking for something small and basic, something that adds style to your perfectly curated nightstand or a techie treat with additional features, we've got you covered. These are the best alarm clocks of 2025, based on ease of use, price tag, clock display, extra features and wake-up experience.
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Best alarm clocks for 2025
Factors to consider when shopping for an alarm clock
How we chose these alarm clocks
Alarm clock FAQs
Update, Mar. 7, 2025: We checked all product prices and availability and updated our top pick from Hatch (best sunrise alarm clock) to the most recent model. We also replaced an old Lenovo model that's not readily available with the Amazon Echo Spot for best smart alarm clock. We are in the process of testing these alarm clocks and will update this story when we're done.
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Power: Consider whether you want a clock that's battery-powered or corded. A corded clock means never having to worry about batteries, but it's also less portable.
Dimmability: Many people prefer a clock with a dimmable display so they can drift off to sleep easier.
Features: The number of extra alarm clock features can vary widely. You might want one with a smart assistant or sunrise features, while others prefer a no-frills clock.
Alarm style: Not all alarms are the same. If you prefer a gentler way to wake up, opt for one with soft sound options or a sunrise alarm, which uses light to wake you up instead of sound. Of course, there are also clocks with the traditional beeping alarm if you're the sort that needs that extra jolt to wake you from your slumber.
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These clocks were chosen based on professional reviews, user ratings, price and rankings on sites like Amazon and where possible, personal experience. We are also testing these alarm clocks and will update this story with our findings.
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Sure, you could use your phone as an alarm clock, but if you want a deeper, more fulfilling sleep, it's best to keep your phone out of the bedroom. Plus, not having your phone around means not being tempted to doom-scroll social media or check your work email. Relegating your phone to another room is almost sure to improve your mental health.
Recent studies suggest that hitting the snooze button isn't as bad as some people think. It doesn't appear to affect overall quality of sleep and, in some cases, might even help people shake off morning drowsiness. That said, snoozing impacts people differently, so what works for one person might not be so beneficial for another.
The most common reason someone might sleep through their alarms is poor quality sleep. If you don't get enough deep sleep, your body will naturally want more of it, and will therefore be more likely to ignore surrounding sounds and alarms. There are a few ways to improve your sleep hygiene; you can try to establish a more regular sleep routine, or you can try avoiding sleep-altering substances like nicotine, caffeine and alcohol.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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