The Best White Noise Machines: I Compare 20

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Overview

Here are the key points to know about all 20 white noise machines. My top picks in the 10 main categories and their alternatives are in the exact order I discuss them in my video. So I’ve highlighted the most important points to make it easier to scan.

Price ranges

• $ (Budget): under $40 / £40
• $$ (Mid-range): $40–79 / £40-£79
• $$$ (Premium): $80+ / £80+

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Comparison tables

The seven tables below are in the order I mention them in my video.

Table 1: Features

In table 1, you can see which ones have some of the main features I look out for when I test white noise machines. To make it easier to scan, I’ve simply left the entries blank if a machine doesn’t include a feature.

The blue links will take you to the relevant Amazon listing.

Machine	Timers	Nightlight	Bluetooth Speaker	Internal Battery	Headphone Jack
Snooz Original	Fully programmable
Snooz Pro	Fully programmable
Snooz Breez	Fully programmable
Yogasleep Dohm Nova	45 min / 90 min / 8 hr	Yes
Yogasleep Dohm Uno
Yogasleep Duet	45 min / 90 min / 8 hr	Yes	Yes
Yogasleep Dreamcenter	45 min / 90 min / 8 hr	Yes			3.5 mm
Dreamegg D3 Pro	30 min / 60 min / 90 min			Rechargeable	3.5 mm
Magicteam	1 hr / 2 hr / 3 hr
Easysleep	1 hr / 2 hr / 3 hr / 4 hr	Yes
Yogasleep Travel Mini		Yes		Rechargeable
Lectrofan Evo	1–8 hr				3.5 mm
Lectrofan Classic	1–8 hr
Homedics Rejuvenate	15 min / 30 min / 60 min			4 x AA
Lectrofan Micro 2			Yes	Rechargeable
Sound+Sleep Aquarius	60 min / 120 min / 180 min		Yes	Rechargeable	3.5 mm + Bluetooth
Babelio	30 min / 60 min			Rechargeable
Momcozy Portable	1 hr / 3 hr / 6 hr	Yes	Yes	Rechargeable
Dreamegg D11 Max	30 min / 60 min / 90 min			Rechargeable
Hotmoon	45 min / 90 min / 8 hr	Yes

Table 2: Sound options

In table 2, you can see how many sounds they have and how many there are in each category.

Machine	Total sounds	Sounds in each category
Magicteam	40	5 white noise, 5 fan, 25 nature & ambient, 5 music
Hotmoon	40	10 white noise, 10 fan, 10 nature, 10 music & baby
Yogasleep Duet	30	7 white noise, 4 fan, 9 nature, 7 music, 3 baby
Dreamegg D3 Pro	29	7 white noise, 7 fan, 11 nature, 4 baby
Yogasleep Dreamcenter	26	6 white noise, 3 fan, 7 nature, 10 music & baby
Easysleep	25	4 white noise, 4 fan, 12 nature & ambient, 5 music
Lectrofan Evo	22	10 white noise, 10 fan, 2 ocean
Momcozy Portable	21	3 white noise, 3 fan, 8 nature, 7 music & baby
Dreamegg D11 Max	21	3 white noise, 3 fan, 9 nature, 6 music & baby
Lectrofan Classic	20	10 white noise, 10 fan
Sound+Sleep Aquarius	18	3 variations in 6 water categories
Babelio	15	3 white noise, 3 fan, 9 nature
Lectrofan Micro 2	11	4 white noise, 5 fan, 2 ocean
Yogasleep Travel Mini	6	2 white noise, 1 fan, 3 nature
Homedics Rejuvenate	6	1 white noise, 5 nature
Snooz Original	1	Real mechanical fan
Snooz Pro	1	Real mechanical fan
Snooz Breez	2	2 real mechanical fans
Yogasleep Dohm Nova	1	Real mechanical fan
Yogasleep Dohm Uno	1	Real mechanical fan

Table 3: Volume test (dBA)

Table 3 shows how loud the white noise machines can get. For each device, I first spent time going through every possible sound to identify the loudest option. I then took three decibel readings from one meter away and calculated the average.

Machine	Sound Type	Average dBA	Reading 1	Reading 2	Reading 3
Lectrofan Classic	White noise	79.9 dBA	79.9	80.1	79.7
Hotmoon	Fan sound	78.0 dBA	76.7	78.2	79.1
Dreamegg D3 Pro	Fan sound	77.4 dBA	77.3	76.9	78
Yogasleep Duet	Fan sound	77.1 dBA	77.4	77.1	76.7
Babelio	Fan sound	76.4 dBA	76.3	77.1	75.8
Yogasleep Dreamcenter	Fan sound	75.2 dBA	75.7	74.6	75.2
Dreamegg D11 Max	Fan sound	73.6 dBA	73.1	74.2	73.6
Lectrofan Evo	Brown noise	73.4 dBA	73.4	73.1	73.7
Magicteam	White noise	73.0 dBA	72.8	73.2	73.1
Easysleep	White noise	72.3 dBA	72.2	72.2	72.6
Homedics Rejuvenate	White noise	69.6 dBA	69.5	69.8	69.5
Yogasleep Travel Mini	Fan sound	68.9 dBA	68.6	69	69.1
Momcozy Portable	Fan sound	68.8 dBA	68.6	68.8	68.9
Snooz Breez	Real fan	67.8 dBA	68.1	67.5	67.7
Lectrofan Micro 2	White noise	67.1 dBA	67.1	67.1	67.2
Snooz Pro	Real fan	66.9 dBA	66.9	67	66.7
Snooz Original	Real fan	66.5 dBA	66.2	66.5	66.8
Sound+Sleep Aquarius	Waterfall	65.2 dBA	66.2	67	62.4
Yogasleep Dohm Nova	Real fan	63.9 dBA	63.6	63.9	64.3
Yogasleep Dohm Uno	Real fan	54.7 dBA	55.3	54.1	54.8
Room Noise	N/a	31.3 dBA	30	32.3	31.6

Table 4: Prices

In table 4, you can compare the prices in American dollars and British pounds. I got these prices online when I filmed the video in August 2025.

Please keep in mind that they may change by the time you see this, but I wanted to give you an idea of the full price range and which are the more or less expensive ones, regardless of minor price fluctuations.

Machine	USD ($)	GBP (£)
Snooz Breez	$199.99	Unavailable
Snooz Pro	$119.99	£177.24
Snooz Original	$99.99	£132.99
Sound+Sleep Aquarius	$99.95	£99.99
Yogasleep Dohm Nova	$64.52	£79.99
Lectrofan Evo	$59.95	£79.95
Lectrofan Classic	$49.95	£59.95
Yogasleep Duet	$39.99	£49.95
Dreamegg D3 Pro	$39.99	£35.99
Lectrofan Micro 2	$39.95	£37.95
Yogasleep Dohm Uno	$36.81	£34.95
Momcozy Portable	$34.99	£29.99
Dreamegg Sleep Lite D11 Max	$31.99	£19.03
Homedics Rejuvenate	$29.99	£39.99
Yogasleep Dreamcenter	$29.99	£34.95
Yogasleep Travel Mini	$29.99	£34.95
Easysleep	$29.99	£24.99
Hotmoon	$28.49	£24.99
Magicteam	$24.30	£23.99
Babelio	$21.99	£21.99

Table 5: Loop lengths

In Table 5, you can see how long some of the loops are. I spent many hours listening to the white noise machines as it was tricky to time the exact length of a few, but I believe these timings are fairly accurate.

Note that some tracks vary in length on different devices. For example, music tracks tend to be longer than birds or thunder. I haven’t included white noise or fan sounds, as they’re stitched together in a way that makes the loop impossible to time.

Machine	Sound	Loop Length
Sound+Sleep Aquarius	Brook	2-3  min
Yogasleep Duet	Birds	1:55
Yogasleep Dreamcenter	Birds	1:55
Dreamegg Sleep Lite D11 Max	Birds	1:55
Dreamegg D3 Pro	Birds	1:55
Easysleep	Birds	0:28
Magicteam	Birds	0:28
Yogasleep Travel Mini	Stream	0:40
Hotmoon	Birds	0:35
Babelio	Birds	0:15
Homedics Rejuvenate	Thunder	0:20
Momcozy Portable	Birds	0:07

Table 6: Rechargeable battery life test

In Table 6, you can see the results of my battery life test of the seven machines with an internal rechargeable battery. I played a similar type of white noise track at one-third volume, except for the Sound+Sleep Aquarius. That one doesn’t have white noise tracks so I used rain instead.

I checked every hour to see if the battery had died, which is why the results are given in two hour ranges. In some cases, the batteries ran out in the middle of the night, so I repeated the test to make sure they finished when I was awake and could check the time regularly.

Machine	Sound	Battery Life
Dreamegg D11 Max	White noise	43-44 hours
Sound+Sleep Aquarius	Rain	42-43 hours
Dreamegg D3 Pro	White noise	40-41 hours
Lectrofan Micro 2	White noise	38-39 hours
Babelio	White noise	33-34 hours
Yogasleep Travel Mini	White noise	21-22 hours
Momcozy	White noise	16-17 hours

Table 7: Official manufacturer battery specs

In Table 7, you can see the battery type of the rechargeable white noise machines and how long the manufacturer says it should last. Some weren’t listed in the user manual, so I emailed their customer support to find out.

Their expected battery life is shorter than mine because it’s based on using them at maximum volume or with extra features turned on.

Machine	Listed battery type	Listed battery life
Dreamegg D11 Max	Lithium-ion, 1800 mAh	Not specified
Sound+Sleep Aquarius	Lithium-ion (capacity not stated)	32 hr (max vol)
Dreamegg D3 Pro	Lithium-ion, 1200 mAh	12 hr (max vol)
Lectrofan Micro 2	Lithium-ion, 1200 mAh	40 hr (sound) 20 hr (Bluetooth)
Babelio	Lithium-polymer, 520 mAh	Not specified
Yogasleep Travel Mini	Not specified	8 hr (sound) 5 hr (sound + light)
Momcozy	Lithium-ion, 1200 mAh	10 hr (max vol + light)

Video transcript & full review

Please note that I made a few minor edits to the video transcript so it’s easier to read and scan for specific information. I also demonstrate the sounds a lot in the video, so I’ve slightly adjusted the transcript to reflect those parts.

In the photo above, you can see all of the white noise machines I’ll be discussing in this article.

Introduction

In the last few months, I’ve been testing and comparing 20 white noise machines, so I’ve now reviewed more than 40 in the last decade. Some have real fans inside. Many of them play white, pink, or brown noise. Some have nature sounds, and a few are tailored to parents.

Now, in this video (and article), I’m going to give you my top picks in 10 main categories because I don’t think there’s one machine which would be ideal for everybody.

First of all, why use a white noise machine? Well, the main benefit is that they can effectively mask a lot of external noise that might be bothering you and disturbing your sleep, work, or study.

They can also play calming sounds without needing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a smart device. They’re very easy to operate, and they typically have very low power consumption.

The main reason I don’t think there’s one device which would be right for everybody is because they don’t have the same sounds and features. For example, some adults might be embarrassed if someone discovers they have a bedside device that can play “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”

And as you can see in table 1, not a single one has all of the key features I look out for: a nightlight, auto-off timers, headphone jack, and internal battery.

You can also compare the differences in the main sound options in table 2. So, it is a case of picking one with a combination of both sounds and features that you like.

Volume considerations

Finally, a word about volume. Now, I know a lot of people feel the need for a loud white noise machine, which I can understand. However, it’s important to recognize that many of these are capable of volume levels which are probably too high for babies, children, or even many adults.

I tested their maximum volume from 1 meter away, and you can see in table 3 that the majority reached over 60 decibels, with some approaching 80 decibels.

It’s not my place to give exact advice on safe use. But my personal view is that it makes sense not to play them too loudly, too close to you, or for too long. Try to use the minimal settings to get the effect you need.

So, with that said, let’s take a look at the white noise machines.

1. Machines with real fans inside

My top pick: Snooz Original

Includes a carry case: Snooz Pro

Loudest fan: Breez

The Snooz Original is a fantastic choice if you love fan sounds. It has a real fan inside, so it sounds much more authentic than those that use recordings. It’s also more compact than a standard fan and won’t blow cold air around your room in the winter.

I really like how you can fine-tune the tone of the fan sound by turning the side cap. It also has 10 volume settings and surprisingly loud maximum volume.

In a recent video, I compared seven real fan sound machines in depth and found the Snooz could block a lot of external noise like birds, traffic, and some music. It was actually my equal favorite at the time with the Dohm Nova.

As well as the buttons on the top, you can use the Snooz app to control it remotely. You can also set daily timers and do a nursery volume calibration, which is a unique feature of the Snooz devices.

However, one of my biggest criticisms is that the auto-off timer is only accessible through the app. I think it would be much more user-friendly to have a timer button on the device itself.

It’s also quite expensive, as you can see in price comparison table 4. There are no other white noise or nature sounds, and it comes with a US power adapter, even if you buy it in the UK, which is a bit inconvenient.

The main alternatives I considered

Two alternatives to consider are the Snooz Pro and the Breez. The Snooz Pro is a bit louder, a bit more sleekly designed, and comes with a carry case. However, I don’t like how you have to lift it up to adjust the tone, and it’s more expensive.

The Snooz Breez has two independent fans inside. One will blow air while the other just makes a fan sound. It’s also the loudest of all of the real fan sound machines. However, it’s even more expensive and it’s quite large. So, unless you specifically want the option to switch between a real fan or just a fan sound, I’d stick with the Snooz Original.

See the Snooz Pro on Amazon  | See the Breez on Amazon

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2. Best for white noise, pink & brown noise + the loudest

My top pick: lectrofan Evo

Loudest white noise machine overall: Lectrofan Classic

The Lectrofan Evo is my top choice if you’d like the best range of white, pink, and brown noise. Rather than playing looped recordings, which most white noise machines do, the Evo dynamically generates the sound.

There are 10 white noise options, 10 fan sounds, and two ocean surf. The Evo’s speaker has better treble and bass than most of the others, and I find the pink and brown noise more relaxing than harsh white noise. It’s also very capable of masking external noise such as traffic, television, or music.

There are incremental volume controls, and the Evo sounds good at both quiet and louder levels. It’s very easy to use, with large buttons, and it’s great that there are separate buttons for the white noise and fan categories.

There’s a 3.5 mm headphone jack for private listening or using it as a speaker, and there are auto-off timers from 1 to 8 hours. The US version has a power adapter and USB cable, while the international one has adapters for US, UK, and EU plugs.

My biggest criticisms are that there are no nature sounds other than the ocean surf, which I don’t think sound particularly natural. It also needs to be plugged in to work, and it’s not a budget device.

The main alternative I considered

A good alternative is the Lectrofan Classic. It’s a bit cheaper, very loud, and very robust. I know a couple of people that have had one of these for years and had no problems with it.

You can see in the volume table 3 that it was the loudest device when I measured all 20 from 1 meter away, hitting 79.9 dBA compared to 73.4 dBA for the Evo. It doesn’t have the ocean surf sounds, but similar white noise and fan sounds.

Personally, I prefer the sounds and features of the Evo and also believe they’ve made some improvements over time with the sounds fading in better when you scan through them all. However, I can understand the appeal of the Lectrofan Classic’s price and volume levels. So, really, they’re both great choices.

See the Lectrofan Classic on Amazon

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3. Premium sound machines for kids

My top pick: Yogasleep Duet

The Yogasleep Duet is my top choice of the premium sound machines for kids. With its lullabies and gentle nightlight, it’s clearly designed with the little ones in mind.

There are 30 sounds to choose from, including deep pink and brown noise. There are some realistic fan sounds, and there’s a wide range of nature tracks and music.

The rain track sounds authentic and the speaker has enough bass to handle the thunderstorm. I was very impressed by the loop length and stitching.

I timed the birds at 1 minute 55. You can see in table 5 that this was the longest the bird loops got. Interestingly, four machines seem to use the same bird track, which is why they all clock in at 1 minute 55. I also timed some of the music tracks at over 5 minutes, which is unusually long for a white noise machine.

The Duet has a good volume range and was the fourth loudest maximum volume at 77.1 dBA. It did a great job masking noise like TV and traffic.

It also has a useful Bluetooth speaker mode so parents can stream their own songs or stories. There are three auto-off timers of 45 and 90 minutes or 8 hours. And like most of the machines, it can run all night if needed.

A very helpful feature is the soft amber glow nightlight. It was the second brightest of those with a nightlight, but it’s dimmable and bright enough for some reassurance.

The main downsides are that it needs to stay plugged in and only comes with a USB cable. It’s quite slow to adjust the nightlight brightness. And honestly, I think the maximum volume is probably too high for a device made for little ones.

The main alternative I considered

A good alternative is the Yogasleep Dreamcenter, which I’ll cover in full in part 9 below. The speaker isn’t quite as clear as the Duet, but it has a multicoloured nightlight and it’s cheaper, so I think they’re both good options for kids.

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4. Portable sound machines for parents

My top pick: Momcozy Portable

No nightlight, but longer loops: Dreamegg Sleep Lite D11 Max

The Momcozy was my top pick of the portable sound machines for parents. This was the hardest category for me to judge because when they cram extra features into a small device like this, the speaker quality often takes a hit. So it was a case of choosing the most useful one rather than the best sounding.

There are 21 soundtracks, with nine nature sounds, six white noise and fan sounds, and six music and baby tracks.

While the variety is great, I was very unimpressed by the short loops. You don’t notice them with the white noise, but the birds repeat every 7 seconds. That was the shortest loop I timed, and I really don’t think there’s any excuse for that. Young kids might not notice, but adults probably will.

As for the volume, I measured the maximum at 68.8 decibels, which might be too much for kids. However, it’s great that it has a child lock, so you can keep the volume set to a lower level. It also functions as a Bluetooth speaker, which is great, so parents can play additional music or songs.

There’s a dimmable nightlight, which was the brightest overall, so it’s very useful if you need more visibility in a bedroom. There are auto-off timers of 1, 3, or 6 hours. It comes with a USB cable, but you can use it with the internal rechargeable battery if you prefer.

Momcozy says the battery will last for 10 hours on maximum volume and brightness. And in my own test at one third volume with white noise, but no light on, it lasted for over 16 hours.

The main downsides, other than the short loops, are that you can’t turn the nightlight on independently from the sounds, and there’s just one button to cycle through all 21 tracks.

The main alternative I considered

One alternative is the Dreamegg Sleep Lite D11 Max. This one has much longer loops, such as the birds, which are almost 2 minutes long. However, it doesn’t have a nightlight and the sounds are less clear at lower volume levels, but it’s also very portable and even cheaper.

On balance then, while the Momcozy Portable isn’t perfect, I still think it’s a very useful portable sound machine for parents.

See the Dreamegg D11 Max on Amazon

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5. Portable white noise machines for adults

My top pick: LectroFan Micro 2

Has a nightlight: Yogasleep Travel Mini

Most soundtracks: Babelio

In the photo above, you can see (from left to right) the Yogasleep Travel Mini, Lectrofan Micro 2, and Babelio.

Next up is my top portable pick for adults. They could work for kids too, but there are no music tracks or lullabies. The choice was between the LectroFan Micro 2, Yogasleep Travel Mini, and the Babelio. All three are very small and have an internal rechargeable battery, so they’re great for travel.

My personal favorite was the LectroFan Micro 2. Even though the other two are louder, if that’s what you’re after, the Micro 2 sounds clearer at both lower and higher volume levels, and it still blocks out external noise very effectively.

It has four white noise sounds, five fan sounds, and two ocean surf, like the larger Lectrofan Evo. Another reason I picked the Micro 2 is that it has a Bluetooth speaker function, and music sounds surprisingly good for such a tiny device.

In terms of battery life, it was the best performer out of the three. When I played white noise at one third volume, the Micro 2 lasted around 38 to 39 hours, the Babelio 33 to 34 hours, and the Travel Mini 21 to 22 hours. It fully charges in about 2.5 hours. And like the others, it comes with a USB cable, but no wall adapter.

The main downsides are that there are no auto-off timers, no nature sounds other than the ocean surf, and the buttons are quite fiddly to use.

The main alternatives I considered

The Travel Mini is a good option if you want a nightlight or soft fan sounds. The Babelio has 15 sounds including rain, stream, and ocean. It’s also louder than the other two, so it’s worth considering if you want nature sounds without lullabies.

Both the Travel Mini and Babelio are cheaper, so if you’re on a tight budget, they might be worth considering. But for me, the LectroFan Micro 2 has the edge.

See the Travel Mini on Amazon  | See the Babelio on Amazon

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6. Easy to use real fan sound machines

My top pick: Yogasleep Dohm Nova

Quietest: Dohm Uno

The Yogasleep Dohm Nova has a real fan inside rather than using recordings and it’s very easy to use. Unlike the Snooz devices, you don’t need an app to access any of the features.

It’s great that you can adjust the tone of the fan sound by twisting the side. There are also 10 volume levels and the large buttons on the top make it very user-friendly.

I measured the maximum volume at 63.9 decibels, so it was one of the quietest white noise machines. However, I still found the rich sound does a good job of masking external noise like traffic, TV, and birds.

After listening to it very closely in the last month, the main reason I now prefer the Snooz is that the Dohm Nova’s motor noise is more noticeable. However, the Dohm Nova does have a few tricks up its sleeve compared to the Snooz.

Firstly, there are convenient physical buttons for the auto-off timers with options for 45 and 90 minutes or 8 hours. It also has a dimmable amber nightlight, which is very rare for white noise machines with real fans inside. And finally, it’s less expensive than the Snooz, especially if you’re in the UK.

The main downside, other than the motor noise, is that it’s quite bulky, and like all of the ones with real fans, it needs to stay plugged in and there are no other sounds.

The main alternative I considered

A lower cost alternative to consider is the Dohm Uno, but it doesn’t have volume controls or auto-off timers. It was also the quietest white noise machine overall at just 54.7 decibels. So if you do want a plug-and-play white noise machine with a real fan inside that’s very easy to use, the Dohm Nova would be my top choice.

See the Dohm Uno on Amazon

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7. Rechargeable white noise machines

My top pick: Dreamegg D3 Pro

AA battery alternative: Homedics Rejuvenate

The Dreamegg D3 Pro is my top pick of the rechargeable white noise machines. It’s an excellent all-rounder, reasonably priced, and with a fantastic selection of 29 sounds.

It has relaxing deep pink and brown noise tracks, nature sounds with long loops, and comforting sounds for kids such as shushing and lullabies.

I like how it has three category buttons so it’s easier to find the sound you want. The speaker sounds clear, with decent bass for a white noise machine. It was the third loudest in my tests, reaching 77.4 decibels. You shouldn’t need that volume level though, as it’s very effective at masking annoying noise.

It takes two hours to charge. And in my battery test (see table 6), it lasted 40 to 41 hours playing white noise at one third volume. Two other machines lasted a bit longer, but the combination of battery life and speaker quality makes the D3 Pro better overall.

It’s very durable – I’ve had this one for 3 years, and it’s still going strong. There are auto-off timers of 30, 60, or 90 minutes. A longer option would be useful, but at least it has timers. There’s also a headphone jack so you can listen in private.

My main criticism is that a couple of nature sounds have a soft white noise layer in the background, which is frustratingly common with white noise machines. Also, it was listed as coming with a power adapter, but mine only came with a USB cable, and I had to request one separately.

An AA battery powered alternative

Aside from the rechargeable machines, there are a couple that allow you to use normal batteries, such as the Homedics Rejuvenate, which runs on four AAs. However, the speaker quality and the loops range from bad to terrible.

So unless you have a specific need for one that runs on normal batteries, I recommend sticking with those with an internal rechargeable battery – if you want a battery powered one – such as the D3 Pro.

See the Homedics Rejuvenate on Amazon

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8. Low cost machines for adults

My top pick: Easysleep

Most soundtracks: Magicteam

The Easysleep is the best low-cost white noise machine for adults I’ve found. Last time I checked, it was just under £25 in the UK or $30 in the US, for example. That puts it at the lower end of the price range for white noise machines.

What makes it good value for money is that it has some useful features squeezed in and an excellent range of 25 sounds. There are eight white noise and fan sounds. 12 nature and ambient sounds, including three rain. And five music tracks, none of which are obviously just for kids.

I timed the singing birds loop at 48 seconds, which isn’t too bad. And the music tracks last for 1 to 4 minutes each, which is longer than typical. The maximum volume was in the middle of the pack, reaching 72.3 decibels, and I found it is capable of masking external noise quite well.

It has a useful soft amber nightlight with three brightness settings. You can play it all night or set timers of 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours, which seem like good lengths to me. Conveniently, it’s very small and lightweight.

My main criticism is that the speaker lacks bass and doesn’t sound as crisp as the higher-end machines, which is a common trade-off with the lower price. It also needs to be plugged in to work, but only comes with a USB power cable, so you’ll need to provide your own wall adapter or USB outlet.

The main alternative I considered

The main alternative I tested in this category was the Magicteam. It has 15 more sounds, so there are 40 in total. The Magicteam doesn’t have a nightlight though, and the speaker isn’t as good as the Easysleep’s.

So if you’re on a tight budget and you’re looking for a white noise machine for yourself rather than a kid, the Easysleep is my top choice. However, if you’re looking for an even more portable one, take a look at section five in which I discuss the most compact white noise machines.

See the Magicteam on Amazon

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9. Sound machines with nightlights

My top pick: Yogasleep Dreamcenter

More sounds: Hotmoon

There are several white noise machines with nightlights, but if you want more choice of colours, the Yogasleep Dreamcenter is a great choice.

It’s not as bright as the Momcozy or Yogasleep Duet, but it has a rainbow of colors to choose from, while those only have amber. If you hold the light button down, you can cycle through all the colors, so you could have a soft orange, red, or blue glow in the bedroom, for example.

There’s a good range of 26 sounds to choose from. There are nine white noise and fan sounds, seven nature sounds, and 10 music and baby sounds. The speaker quality is pretty good, with more bass than many other white noise machines. Even the thunder claps sound full and don’t distort.

As for the loops, I timed the birds loop at 1 minute 55, which is a good length. You also get auto-off timers of 45 and 90 minutes or 8 hours, and you can also run it continuously. There’s a useful headphone jack so you can listen in peace without disturbing anyone else.

My main criticism is that it needs to be plugged in to play, but it came with quite a short USB cable and no power adapter. Cycling through the colours is slow since you have to hold the button down. And it’s louder than I think is necessary for a child-focused sound machine, hitting 75.2 decibels in my test.

The main alternative I considered

Even though 7 of the 20 machines have a nightlight, the only other one I tested with a multicoloured nightlight was the Hotmoon. This one actually had surprisingly good speaker quality for the price and a huge range of 40 sounds.

In the photo below, you can see all seven that have a nightlight. Top row left to right: Dreamcenter, Dohm Nova, Duet, Hotmoon. Lower row, left to right: Momcozy, Easysleep, Travel Mini.

Like the Momcozy, you can’t turn the Hotmoon’s light on without the sound though, which is the main reason I prefer the Dreamcenter.

And finally, if you’re an adult wanting a device with a nightlight, but without kiddy songs, check out the Yogasleep Travel Mini, the Dohm Nova, or the Easysleep.

See the Hotmoon on Amazon

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10. Machines with lots of water sounds

My top pick: Sound+Sleep Aquarius

If you find rain or running water relaxing, the Sound+Sleep Aquarius is an interesting choice. When it first came out, I had high hopes because it only has water-themed tracks. However, a couple of the tracks disappointed me.

There are six main sound categories. Each category has two richness settings which either change or add extra sounds, making 18 variations in total.

The speaker is much better than average for a white noise machine. Even though it’s not so loud, reaching 65.2 decibels, it sounds clear and has decent bass. The rain and brook sounds are really good, and the loops were impossible to time.

My biggest criticism is with the waterfall track. In two of the three variations, every couple of minutes, you hear someone talking. I assume it’s the recording crew, saying the words “making a splash.” For me, this is a quality control fail and I just really don’t understand how nobody caught it.

Where the Aquarius does shine, though, is with the extra features. There are useful auto-off timers of 1, 2, and 3 hours or continuous play. As well as having a 3.5 mm jack for headphones, you can also connect Bluetooth headphones and you can even use it as a Bluetooth speaker.

It came with a USB cable and three international wall adapters, but it also has an internal rechargeable battery that lasted for over 42 hours in my test.

Other criticisms are around the sounds. I didn’t like the whales much, and there’s an annoying bee in the meadow. It’s also quite expensive at just under 100 dollars or pounds.

Alternatives to consider

Two cheaper alternatives are the Easysleep, which has nine water-themed tracks. And the Magicteam, which has 15 water-themed tracks.

The Yogasleep Dreamcenter, Duet, and the Dreamegg D3 Pro also have good running water and rain tracks – as long as you don’t mind having lullabies, too.

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11. Alternatives to white noise machines

If you’re not sure about getting a white noise machine, you may already have a way to play white noise, fan sounds, or nature sounds in your home. Obvious options are to use a real fan if you liked fan sounds. You could also tune a television (if it’s an older model) or radio to static if you like white noise.

But one of the best ways is just to use a Bluetooth speaker. That way, you can get the highest quality Bluetooth speaker and sound that you want. You can then stream from Spotify or YouTube, for example. However, if you don’t pay for a premium plan, you might get ads in the middle of the night, so a download could be a better option.

You could also download an app – there are loads available on the Google Play and Apple App Store. Some are completely free, just with visual ads. And some let you mix different sounds, which is fantastic. Others offer a free trial or require a subscription to access all the features. I recommend trying out a few and hunting for the best free or affordable ones.

If you have a smart speaker, you can ask that to play nature sounds, white noise, or fan sounds, and also set a timer. Try saying “Alexa” or “Hey Google” – “play rain sounds for 2 hours.”

And that’s it for the video and article. I hope you found it helpful.

Thanks for watching, reading, or both. Sleep well.

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