Best Smart Alarm Clocks
Top smart alarm clocks ranked by transparent trust scores.
8 products ranked
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9.4
Excellent
Amazon Echo Spot (2024)
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Full Alexa smart home integration
- Full Alexa smart home integration
- Compact vibrant display
Cons
- Always-listening privacy concerns
- Always-listening privacy concerns
- Requires Amazon ecosystem buy-in
Don't buy this if…
- The always-on microphone listens for the Alexa wake word continuously; use the microphone mute button if privacy is a concern.
- The always-on microphone listens for the Alexa wake word continuously; use the microphone mute button if privacy is a concern.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Sleep tracking without a camera
- Built-in contactless sleep tracking
- Built-in contactless sleep tracking
Cons
- No camera for video calls
- No camera for video calls
- No camera for video calls
Don't buy this if…
- The intentional lack of camera means this device cannot be used for video calls or home monitoring.
- Advanced sleep tracking features require a Fitbit Premium subscription after the free trial period ends.
- Advanced sleep tracking features require a Fitbit Premium subscription after the free trial period ends.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Simple and affordable smart clock
- Simple and affordable smart clock
- Large clear LED time display
Cons
- No touchscreen display
- No touchscreen display
- Limited visual feedback
Don't buy this if…
- This clock has no screen for visual content; it only shows the time and responds by voice, which may feel limiting compared to smart displays.
- This clock has no screen for visual content; it only shows the time and responds by voice, which may feel limiting compared to smart displays.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Video calling capability
- Video calling capability
- 5.5-inch touchscreen display
Cons
- Camera quality is mediocre
- Camera quality is mediocre
- Ads and suggestions on home screen
Don't buy this if…
- The home screen shows product recommendations and tips; these cannot be fully disabled and some users find them intrusive.
- The home screen shows product recommendations and tips; these cannot be fully disabled and some users find them intrusive.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Designed to replace phone at bedside
- Designed to replace phone at bedside
- Two-phase gentle wake-up alarm
Cons
- Membership required after first year
- Membership required after first year
- No voice assistant integration
Don't buy this if…
- Loftie membership is required after the first year for content access at $49.99/year; basic alarm functions continue without it.
- Loftie membership is required after the first year for content access at $49.99/year; basic alarm functions continue without it.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Excellent JBL speaker sound quality
- Excellent JBL speaker sound quality
- Dual USB charging ports
Cons
- No smart assistant built in
- No smart assistant built in
- No Wi-Fi connectivity
Don't buy this if…
- This is a Bluetooth speaker with alarm features, not a smart assistant; it cannot control smart home devices or answer questions.
- This is a Bluetooth speaker with alarm features, not a smart assistant; it cannot control smart home devices or answer questions.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Built-in Qi wireless charging pad
- Built-in Qi wireless charging pad
- Both USB-A and USB-C ports
Cons
- Wireless charging is slow at 5W
- Wireless charging is slow at 5W
- Speaker quality is average
Don't buy this if…
- The wireless charging pad operates at only 5W, which is slower than most dedicated chargers; your phone may not fully charge overnight.
- The wireless charging pad operates at only 5W, which is slower than most dedicated chargers; your phone may not fully charge overnight.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Medical-grade sleep tracking
- Medical-grade sleep tracking
- Smart alarm wakes during light sleep
Cons
- No physical clock display
- No physical clock display
- Requires phone for alarm and data
Don't buy this if…
- This is a sleep sensor pad, not a traditional clock; all alarm and data features require the Withings app on your smartphone.
- This is a sleep sensor pad, not a traditional clock; all alarm and data features require the Withings app on your smartphone.
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