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The 10 Best Alarm Clocks for Heavy Sleepers, According to Reviews

By Amina Lake Abdelrahman
Updated September 30, 2020
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If you've missed more than a few morning meetings from regularly oversleeping, then it’s time for an alarm clock that makes it nearly impossible to press snooze and stay in bed. Instead of relying on your smartphone’s alarms, consider upgrading to an alarm clock that’s loud enough to wake up even the heaviest sleepers.

RELATED: 34 Sleep Hacks for Your Most Restful Night Ever

Since there are so many different types of alarm clocks available to buy online, it can be hard to figure out which ones will actually wake you up from deep sleep. So to help you out, we scoured the internet to find the best alarm clocks for heavy sleepers. From sounds as loud as an ambulance to vibrating pods that literally shake you awake, these alarm clocks might use annoying methods—but they’ll actually get heavy sleepers out of bed in the morning.

These are the best alarm clocks for heavy sleepers in 2020, according to customer reviews:

  • Best Overall: Sonic Alert Sonic Bomb Extra-Loud Dual Alarm Clock
  • Best Value: Travelwey Home LED Digital Alarm Clock
  • Loudest Option: Screaming Meanie Timer and Alarm Clock
  • Best Light Therapy: Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
  • Best for Kids: Clocky Alarm Clock
  • Best Classic Design: Peakeep 4
  • Best With Wireless Charging: iLuv Time Shaker Wireless Charging Alarm Clock
  • Best for Getting Out of Bed: Ruggie Alarm Clock
  • Best Smart Option: Echo Show 5 
  • Easiest to Use: Lexon Flip Plus Reversible LCD Alarm Clock

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Best Overall: Sonic Alert Sonic Bomb Extra-Loud Dual Alarm Clock

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If the four alarms you scheduled to go off 10 minutes apart wake your neighbors but not you, you might want to try this noisy clock from Sonic Alert that has over 11,500 five-star ratings on Amazon. It has a 113-decibel alarm—about as loud as a jackhammer. And if the volume alone won't do it, the red flashing lights and accompanying 12-volt bed-shaker unit (which goes beneath your mattress or pillow) should deliver the full sensory message that grave danger awaits unless you get out of bed. “If you're like me and you hit snooze while you're still sleeping without realizing it, you need this,” wrote one shopper. “I work full time on an ambulance, and honestly, I can't decide what's louder, my siren or this alarm clock!”

Available at amazon.com, $37 (was $53)

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Best Value: Travelwey Home LED Digital Alarm Clock

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At just $14, this simple Travelwey alarm clock is one of the most affordable options on this list. It’s super popular among heavy sleepers, many of whom say it’s loud enough to make it hard to sleep through. “There are two speakers on either side of the display that blast ear-piercing alarm noises for five minutes to ensure you wake up,” one shopper said. Customers also love that the snooze button doubles as a way to turn on and off the nightlight. And thanks to the simple buttons on the back, it’s very easy to set alarms and change the time. 

Available at amazon.com, $14

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Loudest Option: Screaming Meanie Timer and Alarm Clock

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The three volume levels on this Screaming Meanie alarm clock can be best described as loud, louder, and loudest, topping out at a whopping 120 decibels (the volume of an ambulance siren). The travel-friendly clock runs on one 9-volt battery and fits easily in your carry-on, ensuring you'll never miss your wake-up call. Shoppers joke that this alarm clock is nearly loud enough to “wake the dead.” One wrote: “Not only does the Screaming Meanie get me out of bed in a split second, but we are running to get it turned off ASAP. It is painfully loud and does the job quite effectively.” 

Available at amazon.com, $36

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Best Light Therapy: Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock

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If you’re looking for a calmer start to your day, you might want to try the Philips Wake-Up Light. It gradually gets you up and out of bed with a colored sunrise simulation and a selection of nature-inspired sounds, so that you can start the day feeling refreshed and energized—as if you had woken up naturally. For anyone who finds it particularly hard to get out of bed when it’s cold and dark out, this alarm clock makes those winter mornings that little bit easier. It also comes with a nighttime dimming feature so that you can make sure you’re getting your best night’s rest.

Available at amazon.com, $117 (was $140)

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Best for Kids: Clocky Alarm Clock

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Addicted to your snooze button? Here's your cure. This cute wheeled alarm clock rolls and leaps off nightstands (up to 3 feet high) after one snooze. What's worse, it does so while beeping random patterns and hides until you hunt it down. It's safe to say you won't be catching any z's catching this clock. Even though plenty of adults in the reviews section have found success waking up with this alarm clock, many say it helps their kids get out of bed in the morning, too.

Available at amazon.com, $43

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Best Classic Design: Peakeep 4" Twin Bell Alarm Clock

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If you have a serious problem sleeping through your alarm, this little retro alarm clock is for you. Because it doesn’t have a snooze button, you’ll be forced to either shut the alarm off completely and risk oversleeping or learn to wake up with the alarm. Plus, it doesn’t have an annoying ticking sound like other vintage clocks, so you won’t be kept awake at night.

Available at amazon.com, $14

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Best With Wireless Charging: iLuv Time Shaker Wireless Charging Alarm Clock

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With the iLuv Time Shaker alarm clock, you really get the best of both worlds: a vibrating bed shaker to jolt you out of bed in the morning and a charging station to make sure your devices have a full battery by the time you wake up. It features a Qi-certified wireless charging pad on top of the clock and a USB port that allows you to charge your watch or headphones at the same time. One customer with a hearing impairment said that the shaker is so strong, “there is no way you can sleep through the alarm.”

Available at amazon.com, $55

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Best for Getting Out of Bed: Ruggie Alarm Clock

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In order to shut off this loud alarm clock, you have to actually get out of bed and stand on the rug for three seconds. But if you find yourself cheating your alarm by crawling back into bed after those few seconds, you can extend the alarm to require you to stand for up to 30 seconds—you’ll be much more awake once the blood starts flowing to the other parts of your body. For more advanced alarm options (like the ability to upload your own mp3 files), just plug the clock into your computer. 

Available at amazon.com, $75

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Best Smart Option: Echo Show 5

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You might find it easier to wake up to sounds that you want to listen to—and that’s why the Echo Show 5 is the best smart alarm clock for heavy sleepers. With the help of Amazon Alexa, you can set it to wake you up to your favorite song, a radio station, and even some celebrity voices. In addition to the fully customizable alarm options, you’ll also get access to all of the other features on the device, like instant updates on the weather and the ability to set reminders. Shoppers love that the volume gradually increases, and many appreciate that they can set recurring alarms and skip days if needed. 

Available at amazon.com, $70 (was $90)

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Easiest to Use: Lexon Flip Plus Reversible LCD Alarm Clock

Instead of sleepily fumbling with the alarm in the mornings trying to find the “off” switch, simply flip this Lexon alarm clock over to the other side to shut it off. And before you go to bed, just turn it over to the “on” side to set the alarm for the morning. Amazon reviewers rave about how minimalist and lightweight it is, and many people love how easy it is to use. Bonus: It comes in a variety of bright hues (like pink and yellow), as well as more subdued colors like black and white.

Available at amazon.com, $40

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1 of 11 Alarm clocks that work
2 of 11 Best Overall: Sonic Alert Sonic Bomb Extra-Loud Dual Alarm Clock
3 of 11 Best Value: Travelwey Home LED Digital Alarm Clock
4 of 11 Loudest Option: Screaming Meanie Timer and Alarm Clock
5 of 11 Best Light Therapy: Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
6 of 11 Best for Kids: Clocky Alarm Clock
7 of 11 Best Classic Design: Peakeep 4" Twin Bell Alarm Clock
8 of 11 Best With Wireless Charging: iLuv Time Shaker Wireless Charging Alarm Clock
9 of 11 Best for Getting Out of Bed: Ruggie Alarm Clock
10 of 11 Best Smart Option: Echo Show 5
11 of 11 Easiest to Use: Lexon Flip Plus Reversible LCD Alarm Clock

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