Its functionality, simplicity and design really shined.Ī runner-up with a highly visible screen: DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock The Jall Wooden Digital Alarm Clock rightfully earned its place at the top of our list. If you’re the clumsy type (or semiconscious from just waking up) and accidentally knock it off the bedside table, there’s no need to worry, because it made it through our drop test without a scratch, thanks to its sturdy and lightweight build. Instead, it was a pretty standard alarm that woke us up without incident, and was easy to turn off even with eyes half open.

It didn’t have the best wake-up experience of all the clocks we tested (that title belongs to the sunrise clocks we’ll touch on later), nor did it have a terribly jarring alarm that scared us awake (we’ll talk more about those too). To turn the alarm fully off, press any button twice. And if you want to roll back into bed, you can set the snooze timer for nine minutes by pressing any of the buttons on the back. The alarm is also adjustable, with five different volume settings, so you can fine-tune the beeps to ensure you roll out of bed every time. It has a tone that isn’t so loud that it makes you jump out of bed, but it also isn’t so quiet that you’ll sleep right through it.

First and foremost, the Jall is a solid alarm clock that will comfortably wake you up. The Jall Wooden Digital Alarm Clock looks nice, but we didn’t name it the best alarm clock just because of its looks. We can imagine one of its colors matching with nearly any interior decor. But when switched on, the time appears in a gentle white light behind the wood. When the clock isn’t plugged in or the display is off, it looks like a solid wooden block. But it also comes in three other finishes (black, brown and white), all of which have a clean, almost Japandi look. We tested the “yellow” clock, which looks like a nice pine. While there are plenty of fun and helpful features of the Jall, one of the most striking aspects is its design. You can toggle the dimmable display between showing temperature or the date as well as a “Sound Control” mode, which turns off the display and automatically turns it back on when movement or sound is detected. Speaking of extra features, this clock can show you the humidity and temperature of your room, which are actually critical factors to getting restful sleep. You can also choose if you want the alarms to go off every day or on weekdays only, which was another pleasant feature that was absent from many of the Jall’s competitors. Whenever you set or change your alarm, you have the option to set two other alarms as well, so you can have three different alarms active at once. The scroll wheel was especially useful, allowing you to speed through the numbers for hours and minutes instead of repeatedly pressing a button. Setting the time and alarm took us less than a minute when we first plugged it in, which was refreshingly short compared to other clocks. To set the time or alarm, all you have to do is press and hold a button and use the wheel to change the numbers on the screen. The Jall clock has a panel on the backside that houses all the controls, including three small buttons, four switches and a scrolling wheel. It’s got a 5-foot cord that should reach most outlets comfortably, and comes with a CR2032 battery that backs up your settings (although the small plastic latch that opens the battery door snapped off when we pulled too hard, so be careful when you need to switch the battery). Right out of the box, this clock was easy to use and setup was a breeze. Plus, at $25 (or less), the Jall Wooden Alarm Clock is equipped with incredibly useful features, such as the ability to set multiple alarms, humidity and temperature readings and a feature that puts the display to sleep and automatically wakes it back up if it senses movement or sound. It’s got a polished feel to it, and its wooden design gives it a look unlike any other clocks we tested. It’s simple to set, easy to read in the dark and has an alarm that is loud but won’t scare you awake. The Jall Wooden Digital Alarm Clock has everything you need - and more - in an alarm clock. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account

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