The 10 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks as of July 2026

How we ranked these sunrise alarm clocks

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each sunrise alarm clock does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Sunrise Alarm Clocks	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3651	9.0	Best overall	Light + sound	£150	View Price
2	Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB	8.9	Best premium	Light + DAB radio	£180	View Price
3	Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300	8.8	Best all-rounder	Light + sounds	£100	View Price
4	Hatch Restore 2	8.6	Best smart	Smart light + app	£160	View Price
5	Philips Wake-Up Light HF3519	8.6	Best colour sunrise	Coloured light	£90	View Price
6	Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150	8.5	Best value Lumie	Light + fade	£60	View Price
7	Philips SmartSleep HF3520	8.5	Best simple Philips	Light + sounds	£80	View Price
8	Lumie Sunrise Alarm	8.3	Best compact	Light + fade	£45	View Price
9	Groov-e Sunrise	8.2	Best budget	Light + radio	£30	View Price
10	TITIROBA Sunrise Clock	8.1	Best basic	Light + sounds	£28	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3651

9.0Our number one pick.

The Philips SmartSleep HF3651 simulates a gradual sunrise with warm-to-bright light plus natural wake sounds and a wind-down sunset, and many people find it a pleasant way to start the day. It is one of the pricier options, but the light quality, controls and build are excellent.

Sunrise: 9.4Sounds: 9.0Features: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Realistic sunrise and sunset
Natural wake sounds
Tap-snooze and dimming

Cons

Premium price
Larger footprint

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best premium

Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB

8.9A superb runner-up.

The Lumie Luxe 750DAB, from the UK brand that pioneered wake-up lights, adds a DAB/FM radio, low blue-light night mode and a wide range of soothing sounds to a high-quality sunrise. It is expensive, but the features and light are excellent.

Sunrise: 9.2Sounds: 9.2Features: 9.4Value: 8.2

Pros

DAB/FM radio built in
Lots of sounds and settings
Low blue-light night mode

Cons

Expensive
Menus take learning

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best all-rounder

Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300

8.8Rounds out our top three.

The Lumie Shine 300 hits a sweet spot with a smooth sunrise, a good set of wake and sleep sounds and a tap-to-snooze top, all from a trusted specialist. It has no radio, but the sunrise quality and value are excellent.

Sunrise: 9.2Sounds: 8.8Features: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Smooth, trusted sunrise
Good sound selection
Simple tap snooze

Cons

No radio
Basic display

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best smart

Hatch Restore 2

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The Hatch Restore 2 is an app-controlled sleep light with customisable sunrises, a large sound library and guided wind-down content for people who like tailoring routines. Some content sits behind a subscription, but the flexibility and design are excellent.

Sunrise: 8.8Sounds: 9.2Features: 9.2Value: 8.0

Pros

Highly customisable via app
Big sound and content library
Attractive design

Cons

Some features need subscription
App reliance

Check price on Amazon≈ £160

Best colour sunrise

Philips Wake-Up Light HF3519

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Philips HF3519 adds a coloured sunrise that shifts through warm hues plus an FM radio, giving a cheerful, gradual wake at a mid price. Sound options are fewer, but the colour sunrise and value are excellent.

Sunrise: 9.0Sounds: 8.4Features: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Coloured sunrise effect
FM radio included
Good value from a big brand

Cons

Fewer wake sounds
No app

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best value Lumie

Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Lumie Glow 150 delivers the core sunrise and sunset fade that made the brand popular, in a compact, affordable unit. It keeps sounds minimal, but for a clean, quality sunrise the value is excellent.

Sunrise: 9.0Sounds: 8.0Features: 8.2Value: 9.2

Pros

Quality sunrise fade
Compact and affordable
Easy to use

Cons

Very few sounds
No radio

Check price on Amazon≈ £60

Best simple Philips

Philips SmartSleep HF3520

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Philips HF3520 offers a reliable sunrise, a handful of natural sounds and FM radio in a straightforward package that just works. It is an older model, but the dependable sunrise and value are excellent.

Sunrise: 8.8Sounds: 8.4Features: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Reliable sunrise
Natural sounds and radio
Straightforward controls

Cons

Older design
Non-colour light

Check price on Amazon≈ £80

Best compact

Lumie Sunrise Alarm

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The entry Lumie Sunrise Alarm packs a genuine sunrise and sunset into a small, budget-friendly clock that suits tight bedside tables. Features are basic, but the trusted fade quality and value are good.

Sunrise: 8.6Sounds: 7.8Features: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Genuine Lumie fade
Compact size
Very affordable

Cons

Basic feature set
Single alarm

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Best budget

Groov-e Sunrise

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Groov-e Sunrise covers the essentials of a light-based wake plus an FM radio and USB charging at a very low price, a sensible budget entry. The light is less refined, but for the money it is good value.

Sunrise: 8.2Sounds: 8.0Features: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Very affordable
FM radio and USB port
Colour light options

Cons

Less refined sunrise
Plasticky feel

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

Best basic

TITIROBA Sunrise Clock

8.1Rounds out our top ten.

The TITIROBA sunrise clock offers a colourful gradual light, several wake sounds and a clear display at a rock-bottom price for a no-frills option. It is basic, but for a cheap first sunrise clock it does the job.

Sunrise: 8.0Sounds: 8.0Features: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheapest way in
Colour light and sounds
Clear dimmable display

Cons

Basic build
Fiddly buttons

Check price on Amazon≈ £28

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the sunrise alarm clocks in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3651, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB and Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best sunrise alarm clocks without overthinking it, the Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3651 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £150

Our top picks at a glance

Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3651

Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150

Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB

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How we ranked these sunrise alarm clocks

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3651

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Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB

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Cons

Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300

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Cons

Hatch Restore 2

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Cons

Philips Wake-Up Light HF3519

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Cons

Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150

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Cons

Philips SmartSleep HF3520

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Lumie Sunrise Alarm

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Groov-e Sunrise

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TITIROBA Sunrise Clock

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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