The Best Digital Clocks
Tick tock, tick tock. The sound of an analog clock ticking, as the hands move around in a circle, is a thing of the past. The silent digital clock is the thing of the present, especially in the bedroom. Being able to read the time with a quick glance is extremely convenient. Then there's the alarm function of digital clocks, which is so key in most of our lives. For many people, our life depends on us waking up at a certain time. Having a clear, easy-to-see display is essential for a good digital clock. A reliable alarm that is easy-to-program is desirable as well. Multiple alarms are even better. We reviewed a number of digital clocks to find the best ones out there. Read on for our reviews of the 5 Best Digital Clocks.
Jall Digital Clock
Our pick for the best digital clock is this gem from Jall. It has a beautiful wooden design that elevates it aesthetically above other digital clocks. This clock will look great with just about any decor. This clock is not just a clock. It’s also a thermometer and a humidity meter. So in addition to displaying the time, it displays the current temperature and humidity. This is efficient and saves you from needing to buy a separate thermometer and humidity meter. This clock has three brightness levels that you can choose from. Reducing the brightness of the display in a dark room is helpful so it doesn’t hurt your eyes. You can also turn off the LED light and have the clock come on when it detects sound. This clock has the capability to set three separate alarms. You can set an alarm to only go off on weekdays, so you can sleep in on weekends.
Pros
- Beautiful wooden design
- 3 brightness levels
- 3 alarms
- Displays temperature and humidity
Cons
- Needs to remain plugged in as it drains batteries really fast
Sonic Bomb Digital Clock
No oversleeping anymore
This is a special digital clock from Sonic Alert. For heavy sleepers who don’t always wake up from alarms, this is the clock for you. While most alarm clocks target one sense – hearing, the Sonic Bomb targets three senses – hearing, sight, and touch. First off, in terms of hearing, this clock has a much louder alarm than most alarm clocks. The average alarm clock volume is 80 decibels, while this clock has an alarm volume of 113 decibels. Second, in terms of sight, this clock flashes bright red lights to help wake you up. And lastly, in terms of touch, this clock has a separate piece – known as the Bed Shaker – that vibrates your bed hard. No matter how hard of a sleeper you are, or if you are hearing impaired, this clock will wake you up.
Pros
- Louder than average alarm
- Bright red flashing lights
- Bed Shaker vibrating alarm
Cons
- Time display not huge
HeimVision Clock
Rise and shine
This is a bright clock from HeimVision. For most of human history, we were woken up by the rising sun, not an alarm clock. Because of this, it is thought that getting woken up by the sunrise is the healthiest way to wake up. Because waking up by the actual sunrise may not be feasible for most people, HeimVision has made this clock that simulates the sunrise. It does that by emitting a red-tinted light that gradually turns into white light. The effect is that you feel less groggy and more energized when waking. You can also use this clock as a bedside lamp for reading or as a nightlight. There are 20 levels of brightness for the sunrise to choose from. This clock also has four audio alarms to complement the sunrise alarm if you want it.
Pros
- Sunrise simulation alarm
- Doubles as a bedside lamp or nightlight
- Four audio alarms
Cons
- Big for a digital clock
RCA Digital Clock
For a simple, straightforward digital clock, look no further than this one from RCA. There are no bells nor whistles on this clock; it’s just a top-notch digital clock. It has a 1.4 inch LED display to show you the time. The time is displayed in red, which may be preferable to lovers of the color red. This clock has an alarm that is very easy to program. It has a nice large snooze button, which is on top of the clock and extends nearly the entire length of the clock. This makes it easy to hit the snooze button without fumbling around, and you can extend your wake-up with the repeating snooze option. This clock has a battery backup in case your power goes out while you’re asleep.
Pros
- 1.4-inch red LED display
- Large snooze button
- Battery backup
Cons
- Not many features
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to plug in the digital clock, or can I use batteries?
Most digital clocks are electrically powered by plugging them into a wall socket. The ones that have batteries have them for backup in case of power loss, but they’re not meant to be run on battery power for extended periods of time.
How do I program the clock?
These clocks come with instruction manuals that tell you how to program the clock. If you lose the instruction manual, you can reach out to the manufacturer for a replacement or a digital copy.
Will I be able to see the display?
Consider the vantage points from which you will be viewing the clock, as well as the different light conditions in the room. Then choose the clock that best fits your particular situation. Some clocks have bigger displays and more brightness options for you to choose from.
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