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From a Gentle Wake to One That Shakes the Crap Out of You: These Alarm Clocks Are on Sale at Amazon Right Now

Which one is right for you?

By Sam Watanuki | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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Students, avert your eyes! It’s that dreaded time of year when you have to hop out of the pool, and plop into your classroom chair. Or, maybe school is well in your rearview and you’re in the thick of your nine-to-five career.

Either way, you need to start your days on time.

And, unfortunately, your phone is a bad alarm clock. It’s within arm’s reach, with snooze-ability being a completely involuntary one-thumb reflex at this point. A dedicated alarm clock fixes all of that, and it matters more once school’s back in session, or when that 8 a.m. Zoom call sneaks up on you.

Alarm clocks come in a variety of styles, with specific features available depending on the type of sleeper you are. For example, if you’re a heavy sleeper, a single beep isn’t enough. Look for adjustable volume, multiple wake modes, or even a bed shaker that can wake you up (Yes! That’s a real thing!). USB or USB-C ports built into the clock are small details that matter a lot in a room with exactly two outlets and six devices competing for them. Perhaps most importantly, battery........

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