An alarm clock radio is what you are after, and you’d rather the ‘alarm’ part was as strong as the ‘radio’ part as opposed to just an added extra.
Well, this model does both brilliantly. Designed to look like a traditional alarm clock, with a large screen and small enough to fit by your bed, it will bring you into the day with ease.
It is available in four colours to suit every decor – we particularly love the teal for something different. The high-resolution screen won’t have you squinting to see the time if you wake up in the middle of the night and want to know whether you can turn back around and fall fast asleep again. This is dimmable too, in case you’re sensitive to light disruption during the night.
The clock is self-setting, so you won’t ever have to rush out of the door because you set it 20 minutes off the correct time. Snooze function will also give you some extra minutes in bed, and you can be woken up by a traditional alarm sound or your radio. You can also adjust the volume of the alarm depending on the level you need to make an impact in the morning.
Sound is delivered well, and the aerial gives a great clear signal too. Instructions are a little off or unclear in places, especially when it comes to setting the alarm and presets. Other reviewers have said the same thing, but once you are aware of the changes and know what to do, then it is a breeze.
A few issues which could be improved on. The snooze and off buttons are not distinguishable from the others, so you do have to look at it to see what you’re doing. And when the brightness is turned right down for nighttime sleeping, this can then make it hard to see in the day as there is no auto-adjust. To say it is under £40 and very functional, however, these are little issues which aren’t too bothersome in the end.
