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The 8 Best Sleep Gadgets, Tested by Lifestyle Editors

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Lifestyle Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock

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Lifestyle Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock

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Pros
  • Handsome retro-mod design
  • Premium look and feel
  • Versatile all-in-one device packed with features
  • Gentle wakeup/wind-down display and alarms feel more natural
  • Powerful, easy-to-use smartphone app
Cons
  • A little pricey for an alarm clock

We loved Hatch’s OG Restore sleep machine, and the next-generation Hatch Restore 2 is no exception (which is why it made our shortlist of the very best sleep gadgets in last year’s Men’s Health Sleep Awards). It’s an all-in-one bedside sleep guru that’s packed with genuinely useful features. Not only is it an alarm clock and a sleep sound machine, but that orange glow isn’t just for show. The light from the device mimics the sunrise, helping you wake up naturally and with more energy.

After testing the Restore 2 for more than three months, I personally love everything about this device. The background noise generation, especially the nature sounds and both pink and brown noises has made a significant difference on the days that I nap. I also appreciate the gentle wake-up and wind-down design for both the display and the alarm sounds, which is a nice change from the jarring design of most other alarm clocks.

Plus, all of these features are wrapped in a handsome, retro-mod design that works with any decor. It’s clean, minimal, and adds a dash of warmth (especially in the pictured Putty colorway) that feels like a distinct and welcome departure from most typical high-tech sleep gadgets we tested this year. Rather than pepper the case with buttons, switches, and a complicated display (like most traditional alarm clocks), Hatch wisely moved most of the controls to the dedicated mobile app where you can customize and control everything.

Our only real gripe is the price. It’s not that expensive, but it’s not exactly cheap either, especially if you consider that there are smart alarm clock apps for your smartphone that offer many of the same features.

Read more: Best Alarm Clocks

WearableNo
Dimensions8.43 x 7.77 x 3.66 inches

Best Weighted Blanket

Lifestyle Bearaby Tree Napper Weighted Blanket

Lifestyle Tree Napper Weighted Blanket

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Pros
  • Luxurious look and feel
  • Weighted fibers distribute weight evenly and consistently
  • Made from plant-based TENCEL sourced from eucalyptus
  • Doesn’t overheat like typical weighted blankets
  • Available in a variety of weights and colorways
Cons
  • Pricey compared to most traditional weighted blankets

If you’ve never experienced the joy of sleeping with a weighted blanket, we’re here to tell you they’re the real deal. There’s no better option for our money than Bearaby’s Tree Napper. Unlike most ordinary weighted blankets that use weighted glass beads (which can shift, slide, and leak over time), it’s made with premium, weighted TENCEL fibers. They’re soft, plant-based, and help distribute the blanket’s weight far better than the competition. That same woven design also makes for a more handsome, better-looking blanket that you won’t mind leaving draped over the back of your sleeper sofa or the foot of your bed. Plus, because it’s more “open,” it doesn’t overheat like other blankets, either, making it a great option for hot sleepers and general year-round use.

WearableNo
Dimensions15 lbs (40”x72”), 20 lbs (45”x72”), 25 lbs (48”x72”)

Best Sleep Earbuds

Lifestyle Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Sleep Earbuds

Lifestyle Soundcore Sleep A20 Sleep Earbuds

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Pros
  • Effective at blocking unwanted ambient noise, even when turned off
  • Soft, pliable tips are comfortable for all-night wear
  • Multiple tip sizes included for a perfect fit
  • Included charging case provides up to 80 hours of battery life
  • Compact design is travel-friendly
Cons
  • No active noise-cancellation

Good earbuds are almost always the best solution for blocking unwanted ambient noise (traffic, hard-partying neighbors, snoring partners, etc.) at night. These sleep-centric earbuds from Soundcore (a subbrand of Anker) feature a passive noise-canceling design that can be used on or off. When switched on, they’re perfect for streaming podcasts or listening to nature sounds in bed. The soft, pliable ear tips are ultra-comfortable, even after hours of wear, and several sizes are included to help you find the perfect fit. The compact design and inclusion of a protective charging case also make these an excellent solution for long-haul travelers who can’t be bothered to pack their own alarm clock.

Read more: Best Sleep Sound Machines

WearableYes
Dimensions0.98 x 0.69 x 0.61 inches

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Best Wearable Sleep Tracker

Lifestyle Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon

Lifestyle Ring Gen3 Horizon

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Pros
  • Hospital-grade sensors are very effective at tracking sleep patterns
  • Tracks hear rate, respiration, body temperature, and movement
  • Modern, handsome design
  • App clearly breaks down all phases of sleep into a sleep score
  • Available in a handful of attractive colors
Cons
  • Expensive compared to most other sleep trackers
  • Requires a monthly subscription to access advanced features

In our experience, many sleep trackers—even the best sleep trackers—aren’t very accurate. Oura’s latest Gen3 Horizon sleep-tracking ring is a welcome exception. Our months-long tests confirmed that, thanks to its three hospital-grade sensors, it’s incredibly accurate at keeping tabs on our sleep patterns to let us know what’s working and what isn’t. The design of this flagship ring is also sleek and unobtrusive, so it’s not only handsome enough for everyday wear, but it’s easy to forget you’re wearing it all (a plus for fussy sleepers who don’t like the idea of wearable technology while they snooze). It’s pricier than most wearable alternatives we’ve tested. But it’s worth it if it actually works, right?

Best Bedroom Smart Speaker

Lifestyle Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

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Pros
  • Simple, voice-only user interface
  • Ultra-clean design feels almost futuristic
  • Easily expandable to add hundreds more features
  • Versatile, multi-purpose design
  • Great value for the price
Cons
  • Always-on microphone raises some privacy concerns
  • Response to voice commands could be more accurate

If you limit the amount of tech (including screens and other bright displays) that you allow in your bedroom, a pared-down, screenless smart speaker like Amazon’s Echo is perfect. Like its predecessors, the latest generation eliminates alarm-clock-style screens in favor of voice commands. The hands-free user interface makes for a more stress-free bedroom sitch. Just tell Alexa what you need, and it complies. Set or cancel alarms, play podcasts, listen to audiobooks, relax to nature sounds, or feed your late-night insomnia whims via voice search. The best part about this sleep gadget, though, is the price. The feature-to-dollar ratio is higher than with almost any other product we tested this year.

WearableNo
Dimensions5.7”W x 5.7”D x 5.2”H

Best Sound Machine

Lifestyle LectroFan EVO Non-Looping Sleep Sound Machine

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Lifestyle EVO Non-Looping Sleep Sound Machine

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Pros
  • Dozens of unique, non-repeating sounds
  • Extremely simple, compact design
  • Can be turned up to a very loud 85 decibels
  • Great price
Cons
  • Too basic for tech-lovers looking for more smart features
  • Bland design

Amid a sea of smart, sometimes expensive, app-connected sleep gadgets, the LectroFan EVO stands out for what it isn’t. There’s no screen, no mobile app, no complicated setup process. There are no unnecessarily complex features. It’s a dead-simple sound machine with 22 unique fan sounds, ocean sounds, and white noise variations—just enough background noise to keep your next night of sleep interesting. The company guarantees that all of the sounds are non-repeating—a feature that might seem trivial, but it’s something that can keep sensitive sleepers awake. It’s all wrapped in an equally simple black plastic box that’s designed to blend into any bedroom decor. The best part? It’s among the cheapest sleep gadgets worth buying right now.

Read more: Best Sleep Trackers

WearableNo
Dimensions4.7 x 4.7 x 3.3 inches

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Best Total Sleep System

Lifestyle Eight Sleep Pod 4 Cover + Hub

Lifestyle Pod 4 Cover + Hub

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Pros
  • Extremely high-tech and packed with features to help you sleep better
  • Automatic temperature adjustments and snoring mitigation
  • Dual-zone “autopilot” maximizes sleep for you and your partner
  • Very accurate sleep tracking
  • Streamlined design is basically invisible once installed
Cons
  • Among the most expensive sleep gadgets we’ve ever tested
  • Ongoing subscription plan required for most features

You don’t have to spend a fortune on high-tech gadgets to find better sleep. But, if you have the means and only the best will do, it doesn’t get much better than Eight Sleep’s Pod 4. It’s a comprehensive high-tech sleep system (a smart cover paired with an internet-connected hub) that fits over your existing mattress and replaces pretty much every other gadget in your bedroom. It tracks and provides detailed feedback on your sleep habits. But it can also automatically adjust the temperature, mitigate snoring, trigger vibrating and thermal alarms, and a whole lot more. You’ll pay handsomely for the privilege, but our team can attest that this sleep gadget does everything it promises. Our biggest gripe is the ongoing subscription fees, which can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars annually.

WearableNo
DimensionsFull, Queen, King, California King

Most Unique Pillow for Side Sleepers

Lifestyle Pillow Cube Side Cube

Lifestyle Side Cube

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Pros
  • Unique design supports the head and neck for side sleepers
  • Just-right firmness for most sleepers
  • Soft, stretchy, breathable pillowcase
  • Great price
Cons
  • Not meant for back, stomach, and some combo sleepers
  • Noticeable off-gassing (goes away after a few days)

We wouldn’t call most ordinary pillows “sleep gadgets,” but the Side Cube from Pillow Cube is no ordinary pillow. The unique, angular shape hardly looks comfortable. But it’s a game-changer for side sleepers. I’m a combo sleeper (mostly side, sometimes back) who’s spent many a night on this pillow, and it’s the real deal. The shape is just right for supporting the gap between my neck and shoulder, which has helped alleviate my chronic back and neck pain. It’s also very affordable, but hot side sleepers looking to splurge can upgrade to the brand’s Ice Cube. It’s the Side Cube pillow wrapped in a stay-cool cover that ensures you’re not constantly chasing “the cool side” throughout the night.

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Sleep Inn Unveils Newly Redesigned Guestrooms and Classic Areas as Segment of itsScenic Desires Prototype

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Sleep Inn, a number one restricted service, daily life rate fromDesire Resorts Global, Inc. known for its standard, nature-inspired, standard manufacture, has now printed the interior tiny print for its newest prototype,Scenic Desires. Developed in collaboration with builders, homeowners, and operators, the refreshed Sleep Inn prototype aspects redesigned guestrooms and unparalleled areas that complement the iconic exterior tower and red accent lightingbeforehand announced in April 2023. By means of particular person finding out theScenic Desiresprototype turned into chanced on to noticeably boost traffic probability to lift, whereas final one of many bottom ticket accommodations to manufacture and operate in midscale.

“Desire Resorts strives to lift an intentional come to manufacture and constructing, guaranteeing that every contemporary belief now no longer handiest withstands the test of time however also has the capability to lift noticeable results to our homeowners’ bottom lines and guest pleasure rankings, said Jason Cowan, senior vice chairman, signature constructing, Desire Resorts. The subsequent technology of Sleep Inn contains interesting, wellness-focused aspects that cater to the needs and senses of standard travelers. Coupled with its cheap to manufacture and operate, the contemporary look of Sleep Inn stands out in the midscale house and is the valid fit for direct-minded homeowners.

A Restful Interior Inspired by Nature

TheScenic Desiresprototype interior fulfills Sleep Inns rate promise of providing an uplifting and aloof sanctuary inspired by nature, giving traffic the feeling of being exterior whereas indoors. During the iterative ticket engineering job, done in collaboration with homeowners and operators, the designs went through intensive buyer research and finding out to construct lag a clear and optimized buyer experience, whereas declaring its cheap to manufacture and operate.

The newly refreshed sparkling and airy interior entails signature murals of natural landscapes besides as calming color schemes and standard wooden accents, all designed to enrich the iconic exterior red tower and distinctive red lighting accents. The contemporary interior also goals to maximize effectivity through its thoughtfully composed lodge layout and room designs, which minimizes wasted house and optimizes operational processes. Key effectivity drivers embody strategically positioned aid-of-house areas, without issues movable furnishings, immense AC and USB retail outlets, and simple-to-clear surfaces.

It turned into thrilling to work with Desire on the Sleep InnScenic Desiresprototype. From the owner’s perspective, they truly listened to us and took our feedback and made changes to spice up the guest experience whereas preserving our fees low, said David Burton, President, Burton Resort Team and owner of The Sleep Inn & Suites Round Rock. When of us stroll into this lodge, they straight truly feel adore they’re walking into a refreshed lodge that helps them straight recharge.

Just a few extra updates and additions that strengthen effectivity for lodge homeowners and guest pleasure, embody:

  • Stylishly designed lobbies with birth floorplans, tidy dwelling windows, front desk welcome wall, consisting of illuminated abstract natural wooden cutouts to repeat the altering evening sky, and updated signature murals, giving builders eight signature mural alternatives to highlight natural landscapes, similar to flit, hands, pines, maples, discipline, wooded field, desolate tract, and mountains.
  • Modernized guestrooms that contains increased purposeful areas, gentle dimming and tidy thermostat capabilities, besides as regional paintings. Builders can desire between four calming color schemes, along with dusk, starry evening, twilight, and smash of day.
  • Restful-and-improved breakfast areas with the flexibility to be zoned into three clear areas to swimsuit traffic’ needs, along with a sport room, TV room and flexible workspace.

Enhancing Visitor Trip Round Vigorous Travelers

Sleep Inn is committed to providing traffic with a large like, with the providers and products they need at an inexpensive ticket level. TheScenicDesires prototype affords traffic expanded wellness offerings, along with well being centers, complimentary top rate access to theBetterSleepsleep and relaxation app, and designated exterior areas to spice up traffic skill to keep with nature at some level of every touchpoint. Sleep Inn also affords traffic a free hot breakfast, tea blends on the signature Dream Cup Space, and a Dream Corner Marketplace stocked with very vital items. Sleep Inn continues to crew up with AllTrails, the arena’s biggest digital guidebook for exterior actions, to originate traffic with a QR code for a curated listing of nearby mountain climbing trails at taking piece accommodations. Over 90% of Sleep Inn accommodations could perchance presumably be found interior an hour and a half of a national park.

Sleep Inn participates in Desire Privileges, the award-winning rewards program the build participants fabricate ingredients on eligible charges at some level of their like that could perchance presumably moreover be redeemed for reward nights at bigger than 7,000 Desire-branded accommodations.

Sustainable Innovation: Lowering Environmental Footprint

The contemporary prototype turned into designed with sustainability in mind.  The Scenic Desires prototype entails energy-ambiance pleasant LED lighting, a linen and towel reuse program, and low-waft shower heads and faucets. Water maintain up stations can even relief traffic to serve slash again single-spend plastics. Additionally, Sleep Inn properties will provide electric car charging stations for traffic at decide locations. Every little thing of the lodge’s layout and room designs has also been reasonably crafted to slash aid arena cloth, present, and labor fees.