Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks

Reviewers rate the Hatch Restore 3 at the top for building a bedtime ritual, helped by a well-polished app and a sunrise function that works. They also like the industrial design and the intuitive physical controls. Two catches: the sunrise light isn't as bright as competitors', and the full routine features sit behind a subscription. It's for people who want a smart alarm clock with sleep routines built in, not just a light that comes on in the morning.

The Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 is the brightest model in the lineup, and lab tests confirm it out-shines the other Lumie units, with sunrise times adjustable between 20 and 45 minutes. The trade-offs are serious: it flickers, and the interface confuses people. Reviewers found the button layout complex and the UI poor next to the Luxe 700FM. Buy it if brightness is what matters; if usability matters more, get the Luxe.

The Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 is easy to operate and gives you more sunrise options than the Rise 100, anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes. Reviewers found it simple and liked the nature sounds, but noted you have to re-enable the alarm every day and brightness adjusts only in five coarse steps. It avoids the flicker problems that affect the Shine 300, and it skips the Bluetooth streaming the Luxe 700FM offers. It suits people who want straightforward operation rather than advanced features.