The first thing that strikes you about this Philips SAD alarm clock is its resemblance to an old Apple Mac. Just like the sun, Philips’ wake-up light begins red, and within half an hour – to your desired wake-up time – turns bright yellow. It’ll leave you feeling positively nourished during the bleak winter months.
There are only five wake-up sounds, so less choice than some of the best SAD alarms. But the piano sounds are pleasant, and Philips state they’ve put a lot of clinical research into it.
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Our favourites
With so many options out there, it can be tough to find the right SAD alarm clock. Prices vary drastically, but even the cheaper options will wake you with a soothing light.
For affordability, we particularly enjoyed the Alfaled, which doubles up as a very good reading light and has a big, accessible button for changing light strength and colour (even rotating between settings, if you prefer).
The best wake up alarm, however, was the Bodyclock Luxe 750D from light therapy specialists Lumie. Not only does it look smart, it’s incredibly easy to use – even arriving with a 7am alarm time – and has extra features like a DAB radio.
Why buy an SAD alarm clock?
To recap, they’re clinically proven to help treat SAD and they make waking up more manageable. Many can provide soothing lighting and sound functions and some have a ‘sunset’ setting, which can help you nod off to a better night’s sleep.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/home/best-wake-light-alarm-clocks/