The Best White Noise Machines: I Compare 10

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Using a white noise machine is an easy and effective way to block out annoying noise that might be disturbing your sleep, work, or study.

You could also use earplugs, headphones, or a Bluetooth speaker, but there are a few reasons to consider a white noise machine:

• They can mask inconsistent noise with a constant sound.
• They are easy to use.
• The power consumption is low.
• Some have relaxing nature sounds as well as white noise.
• Many don’t need a smart device, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to play.
• You don’t need anything in or over your ears.

In the last ten years, I’ve used and tested 35 white noise machines. In this article, I’ll be sharing my top picks, from compact sound machines to those with more powerful speakers or real fans.

Overview

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Comparison tables

Table 1: Ratings

In table 1 below, I’ve given the white noise machines a rating out of 10 in some key performance areas: speaker and soundtrack quality, volume & sound masking, loops, and portability.

The speaker and soundtrack quality is based on how much bass, mids, and highs the speaker produces, and if it distorts with increasing volume. I also considered how relaxing, enjoyable, and authentic the soundtracks are. Those with an internal fan score a 10 because the sound is natural rather than a recording.

The volume and sound masking is based on my measurements with a decibel meter, and how well they block music, talking, and traffic from outside a bedroom I tested them all in.

For the loops, I spent a lot of time trying to time them as it’s often difficult to spot the loop. The higher score means the loop is longer and/or undetectable with sounds like rain.

The portability is based mainly on the size and weight, but I also considered whether it can be played without plugging it in.

Device	Speaker & Soundtrack Quality	Volume & Sound Masking	Loops	Portability
LectroFan Evo	9	10	10	8
Yogasleep Duet	9	9	10	8
Snooz	10	8	10	7
Yogasleep Dreamcenter	9	8	8	8
Breez	10	10	10	3
Dreamegg D3 Pro	9	8	8	8
Easysleep	7	6	7	9
Dohm Uno	10	4	10	3
Magicteam	7	7	8	9
YogaSleep Travel Mini	6	5	6	10

Table 2: Power method and sound options

In table 2 below, you can see the way the white noise machines are powered, and the sounds they play.

Note that many of them include a USB cable, but not all come with an AC adaptor to plug it into. However, you can use the USB cable with many USB outlets, as well as devices like a laptop.

Machine	Power	Sounds
LectroFan Evo	-AC adaptor -USB cable	10 white noise 10 fan sounds 2 ocean surf
Yogasleep Duet	USB cable	7 white noise 4 fan sounds 19 nature & music
Snooz	Corded	Real fan inside
Yogasleep Dreamcenter	USB cable	6 white noise 3 fan sounds 17 nature & music
Breez	DC Adaptor	2 real fans inside
Dreamegg D3 Pro	-USB cable -Rechargeable internal battery	7 white noise 7 fan sounds 15 nature & music
Easysleep	USB cable	4 white noise 4 fan sounds 17 nature & music
Dohm Uno	Corded	Real fan inside
Magicteam	USB cable	5 white noise 5 fan sounds 30 nature & music
YogaSleep Travel Mini	-USB cable -Rechargeable internal battery	2 white noise 1 fan sound 3 nature & music

Table 3: Extra features

In table 3 below, you can see which ones have some of the main features I look out for when I test white noise machines. These aren’t the only features that exist in the white noise machine world, but I think they are useful ones to consider.

Machine	Headphone Jack	Auto-off Timers	Nightlight
LectroFan Evo	✔	✔	X
Yogasleep Duet	X	✔	✔
Snooz	X	✔	✔
Yogasleep Dreamcenter	✔	✔	✔
Breez	X	✔	X
Dreamegg D3 Pro	✔	✔	X
Easysleep	X	✔	✔
Dohm Uno	X	X	X
Magicteam	X	✔	X
YogaSleep Travel Mini	X	X	✔

The white noise machines in depth

1. LectroFan Evo

The loudest white noise machine and a good choice for adults who prefer white noise or fan sounds rather than nature sounds.

The LectroFan Evo is a robust white noise machine that has a powerful enough speaker to block out most external noise very effectively.

The variety of white noise and fan sounds is one of the main reasons I think the Evo is such a good choice for adults (unless you want rain or crickets). There are plenty of options for masking different sources of external noise while you sleep, work, or study.

It has fan sounds to cater to every taste, from typical household fans to industrial versions. As well as the usual intense white noise, there are deeper pink and brown noise versions that block lower-frequency ambient sounds well. Pink and brown noise are also more relaxing to listen to in my experience.

Another reason the LectroFan Evo took top spot is that the sound quality of the speaker is excellent, and it was the loudest white noise machine overall when I tested them side by side. I measured it at 77 decibels on a white noise setting from a meter away, which sounds very loud when it’s in your bedroom.

At that volume level, it’s unlikely that your ears will pick out much other noise. It’s also probably much louder than necessary, and it still masks external noise well at a much lower volume setting.

I also like the fact that the sounds are dynamically generated, which creates a continuous, non-looping noise. And the angled, upward facing speaker helps fill the room with sound.

The LectroFan Evo is very easy to use, with large enough buttons to find in the dark. It has a headphone jack for private listening, which is useful if you share your room with someone who doesn’t like white noise, and makes the sound masking even better.

It has useful auto-off timers and a minimalist, compact design that makes it very portable.

One potential downside is the lack of nature sounds, with just two ocean surf sounds, which don’t sound particularly authentic in my opinion. It also needs to be plugged in to work as there’s no internal battery.

It typically costs just under $60 in the US and £80 in the UK, which makes it one of the more expensive white noise machines. However, I think it makes up for that with its high-quality sounds, loud maximum volume, and very effective sound masking.

Find out more in my full LectroFan Evo review.

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2. Yogasleep Duet

The best all-rounder white noise machine, with plenty of sounds, long loops, a nightlight, and a Bluetooth speaker.

The Yogasleep Duet is a great little all-rounder, with some useful features and excellent speaker quality for a white noise machine.

It has 30 sounds to choose from, including some nice deep pink and brown noise. The fan sounds are realistic and relaxing to listen to, and there’s a wide range of nature sounds. The rain tracks sound authentic, and the speaker has enough bass to handle the thunderstorm.

I was very impressed by how long and well stitched together the loops are. I timed some of the music tracks at over five minutes, which is unusually long for a white noise machine (30 – 90 seconds is more common).

The inclusion of three lullabies would suggest that it was intended for parents. However, the sounds and speaker quality are so much better than the many budget white noise machines I’ve tried that it wouldn’t surprise me if adults found the Duet a good choice too.

The option to use it as a Bluetooth speaker might also appeal to parents. You can stream other songs, stories, or your own voice recordings from your audio device.

Adults can also make good use of the flexibility the Bluetooth speaker offers. If you’re specifically looking for combined white noise machine and Bluetooth speaker, this is the best one I’ve found.

The volume is surprisingly loud for such a compact device – nearly as loud as the LectroFan Evo. But the incremental volume controls and auto-off timers means you can play it for a short period of time at lower volumes.

One final feature to mention is the nightlight. It doesn’t change colour, but the white/amber light is dimmable and enough to provide some reassurance or visibility in the nighttime.

There’s no headphone jack or internal rechargeable battery, so it needs to be plugged in to work. But on balance, the Duet is one of the best white noise machines I’ve used in recent years.

It currently costs just under $45 in the US and £50 in the UK.

Find out more in my full Yogasleep Duet review.

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3. Snooz

An adjustable internal fan creates the soothing sound of rushing air.

The Snooz white noise machine is one to consider if you love fan sounds, but want an authentic sound rather than recordings. It will also save space if you use a normal fan, and you won’t have cold air blowing around in the winter.

I really like how the Snooz lets you fine-tune the tone of the fan sound by turning the side cap. It also has better volume control than most other fan-based white noise machines I’ve tested, with 10 volume settings and surprisingly loud maximum volume.

The Snooz comes with a companion smartphone app for iPhones and Android devices. The app provides extra features like Bluetooth control, daily timer settings, and nightlight brightness adjustments. These additional functions are only accessible via the app, which is my biggest criticism.

A unique feature is its nursery calibration setting, which can help you decide on a reasonable volume level if you’d like to use it in an infant’s bedroom.

Considering it uses a real fan, the Snooz is still light and compact. It has a modern, minimalist design and looks unobtrusive on a nightstand or desk.

Two other potential downsides are the need to keep it plugged in and the underwhelming nightlight feature, which is really just glowing buttons. It’s also one of the most expensive white noise machines, costing $79.99 in the US and just under £120 in the UK.

Despite the price, the Snooz has a good balance of useful features and loud enough maximum volume to block out a lot of external noise. So it’s a great choice if you prefer the authentic sound of rushing air that’s created by a real fan rather than recordings.

See it in action in my full Snooz review.

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4. Yogasleep Dreamcenter

Soothing sounds and a multicoloured nightlight.

The Yogasleep Dreamcenter has an excellent range of 26 sounds to choose from, including white noise, pink noise, brown noise, nature sounds, and music tracks.

There are specific tracks for youngsters, such as lullabies, shushing, and a womb sound. There are also several nature sounds that are popular with adults, such as rain and ocean surf.

The speaker quality is excellent, with clearer sound and considerably more bass than most other white noise machines I’ve listened to. Even the thunder claps don’t distort, which is a common problem with sound machines.

Like the Yogasleep duet, the loops are unusually long for a white noise machine. I timed several at over three minutes, and many nature sound loops are undetectable.

It has eight easy-to-use buttons for power, volume, nightlight, timers, and the main soundtrack categories. A convenient 3.5mm headphone jack also lets you listen in private if you prefer.

Another feature included predominantly for kids is the nightlight. It has a rainbow of colors to choose from, which can provide some reassurance if they’re not ready to sleep in the dark yet. However, cycling through the colors could be faster as you have to hold a button down rather than quickly press it.

The main downsides are the short power cable and the need to keep it plugged in. The nightlight could also be brighter, and the chime that sounds when you finish cycling through the tracks seems unnecessarily helpful.

On balance, the Dreamcenter’s combination of high-quality sounds, pretty nightlight, and affordable price make it a good choice for parents and their kids.

It usually costs just under $30 in the US and £35 in the UK.

Find out more in my full Yogasleep Dreamcenter review.

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5. Snooz Breez

A powerful white noise machine with two fans: one for cooling and one for just a fan sound.

The Breez is a clever device from the makers of the Snooz (above). If you’ve ever wished you could have the sound of your real fan without the air blowing in the colder months of the year, this 2-in-1 smart fan and white noise machine is the answer.

There are two fans inside, which you can control independently or run at the same time. The main fan works like a normal fan and blows air to keep you cool. There are 10 speed settings, which also has the effect of changing the tone of the white noise sound it produces.

With an airflow capacity of 380 cubic feet per minute and a max air speed of 20 feet per second, it’s a powerful fan that will both cool you and drown out most external noise.

The second fan doesn’t blow air though, so you can have a relaxing fan sound in the winter without a cold draught. That fan also has 10 speed settings so you can adjust the volume and tone. You can even combine the two fans, with any combination of their settings from 1 to 10. And with both on 10, I find it blocks out external noise very well as it’s so loud.

Like the Snooz, you can also control the Breez with the app. This makes it easier to adjust the settings, and there are also some useful features like a daily scheduler and an auto fan mode that turns on when the room temperature rises above the temperature you select.

One downside is the size when compared to standard white noise machines. As it doubles as a fan, it’s much bigger than the other devices in this article, so it’s not one to take on your travels. It will occupy a lot of space on a nightstand, so may be better suited to a chest of drawers, stool, or the floor.

It’s also the most expensive white noise machine on my list, costing $199.99 in the US. Considering the robust design, powerful fans, and smart features, I do think it’s good value for money. If you don’t want the cooling, however, I’d stick with the Snooz as the secondary white noise fan sounds very similar to that one.

On balance, the Breez is a device I personally like a lot because you don’t need to have both a fan and a white noise machine. So if you enjoy the cooling effect of a real fan and the sound of rushing air, the Breez is a great choice.

Find out more in my full Breez review.

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6. Dreamegg D3 Pro

A good balance of nature sounds, white noise, and fan sounds.

The Dreamegg D3 Pro is an excellent all-rounder white noise machine. There are 29 sound options to choose from, including 15 nature/relaxing sounds, seven types of white noise, and seven fan sounds.

As well as having some relaxing deep pink and brown noise, there are favorites like rain, sea waves, and birds. There are also a few for kids, such as a lullaby, music box, and heartbeat.

The D3 Pro has clearly labeled category buttons, making it faster to cycle through the sounds and find the one you want. The speaker is clear and loud if you need it to be, with decent bass for a white noise machine. It’s close to the LectroFan Evo in maximum volume, reaching over 70 decibels when I tested it with a decibel meter.

A convenient feature is the internal rechargeable battery, which takes only two hours to fully charge and lasts over eight hours. This is very handy as it means you can place it where you like in a room without needing to think of where a power outlet is. It also has useful auto-off timers from 30 to 90 minutes, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening.

Two minor downsides include some nature sounds having a soft white noise background and the device coming with just a USB cable to charge or power it. Personally, I don’t mind about the lack of an adaptor as I already have enough USB outlets, but it’s something to be aware of.

All in all, the Dreamegg D3 Pro strikes a good balance between sound variety, quality, user-friendly features, and affordability. It’s usually available for under $40 in the US and under £40 in the UK, putting it in the middle of the typical price range for white noise machines.

Find out more in my full Dreamegg D3 Pro review.

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7. Easysleep

A low-cost white noise machine with lots of water tracks and gentle nightlight.

The Easysleep is an affordable and portable white noise machine that manages to squeeze in 25 sounds, a nightlight, and auto-off timer.

The impressively wide range of soundtracks for such a small device includes white noise, fan sounds, nature sounds and music tracks. So there are plenty of options for both adults and kids.

For me personally, the best feature is the selection of nine water sounds, with three rain variations. It’s unusual to have so many water tracks to choose from in one device, so this is one to consider if you find the sound of running water or rain relaxing to listen to.

While the sounds are reasonably clear, the speaker is lacking in the bass department. Despite this, on maximum volume it will still mask some external noise. For such a small device, the Easysleep has very long loops; I timed the music and meditation tracks, with all of them being around four minutes.

It has a pretty nightlight, with a calming amber glow and adjustable brightness. Kids who don’t like the dark might appreciate the soft light, and it’s just bright enough to let parents check in on them.

You can play it continuously all night, or set auto-off timers of up to four hours. However, there’s no internal battery, so you need to keep it plugged into a USB outlet for it to work.

Overall, the Easysleep is a good pick if you’re looking for a budget-friendly white noise machine with lots of tracks. Just keep in mind that the speaker is relatively basic and not the loudest.

The Easysleep typically costs under $25 in the US or £30 in the UK.

Find out more in my full Easysleep sound machine review.

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8. Dohm Uno

An internal fan creates the gentle sound of rushing air.

The Dohm Uno is the third white noise machine on my list that contains a real fan. It’s a no-frills device, with just one button used to switch the internal fan on or off. The fan produces a reliably constant sound that’s soothing to listen to when falling asleep, relaxing, or studying.

You can adjust the sound by rotating the cap, which creates a bit of variation in the tone. Unlike the Snooz and Breez, however, you can’t adjust the fan speed and therefore the volume.

Despite its simplicity, the Dohm Uno creates an authentic and gentle fan sound, which is clearly different from machines that only play recordings. It’s also a sturdy device that has a solid casing that should last the test of time.

For many people, the biggest downside of the Dohm Uno is likely to be the volume, which is significantly lower than all of the other white noise machines I’ve tested.

On the other hand, some people might appreciate the fact that it can’t get too loud. If you’re worried about playing white noise too loudly to a child, for example, the Dohm Uno might be a good choice.

Just keep in mind that it also lacks other common features, such as a headphone jack, an internal battery, nightlight, or auto-off timers.

The Dohm Uno is relatively budget friendly, costing just under $40 in the US and around £35 in the UK, making it less than half the price of comparable white noise machines like the Snooz.

Find out more in my full Dohm Uno review.

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9. Magicteam

An affordable white noise machine with an extensive range of sounds.

The Magicteam white noise machine is compact and lightweight, but still manages to pack in a huge range of sounds. With 40 soundtracks, there are plenty of options to mask external noise or for relaxation.

As well as the usual white noise and fan sounds, there’s a nice selection of nature sounds and music tracks. It has even more water-themed tracks than the Easysleep, with 15 in total.

The Magicteam has a reasonable volume range for a budget white noise machine. However, the speaker sounds quite basic and has limited bass, so it may struggle to completely block out loud external noise.

It does have some user-friendly features though, such as an auto-off timer with volume fade-out and an option to turn off all the LEDs. It will also remember your last settings each time you turn it on.

It’s easy to use, with six clear buttons on the top. With so many tracks, it can take a while to cycle through the sounds though. I think splitting them into groups with a few category buttons would have been more user-friendly.

The Magicteam is powered by a USB cable, and doesn’t have an internal battery. There’s no headphone jack or nightlight either, so it’s really just the small size and soundtracks that make this one worth considering – especially if you like water sounds.

It’s an affordable device, typically costing under $30 in the US and under £20 in the UK.

See it in action in my full Magicteam review.

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10. Yogasleep Travel Mini

The most compact white noise machine, ideal for travel.

The Yogasleep Travel Mini lives up to its name by being the smallest and lightest white noise machine I’ve used.

The tiny size does mean it only has six sounds and no auto-off timer. Nevertheless, it’s a convenient device if you’re on the go and space in your luggage is tight.

It has an internal rechargeable battery, which is great as it means you can place it where you like in a room. There’s also a nightlight with three brightness settings, which some children may find reassuring, as well as being practical for adults who need to check in on them, or are simply in an unfamiliar room themselves.

It has two white noise options, three nature sounds, and the Dohm sound, which is a recording of the Yogasleep Dohm’s real fan. It’s a good way to take the sound of the Dohm away with you if you’re used to that larger device.

The sound loops are around a minute long, which is a reasonable length for such a compact device. However, the speaker doesn’t have much volume or bass, which is most noticeable when listening to the brown noise or thunderstorm.

One practical issue is that the small buttons on the underside are tricky to find in the dark and may be problematic for those with sight or finger sensitivity issues.

Despite the downsides, the Travel Mini still has a lot to like: the compact size, calming nightlight, soothing sounds, and eight hour battery life.

With a stylish design and reasonable price, it’s a good choice for frequent travelers or those who prefer not to have a bulky device on a bedside table. However, if you’re looking for a louder white noise machine with more variety, this isn’t going to be the right one for you.

It typically costs under $30 in the US or £35 in the UK.

Find out more in my full Yogasleep Travel Mini review.

Alternatives

If you read other articles about white noise machines, you’ll see that some include smart speakers, wake-up lights, apps, and other devices.

I decided not to include any of those in this list as I wanted to focus on dedicated white noise machines.

Having said that, smart speakers, smartphone apps, and household appliances like fans can work well if you don’t want to buy a separate white noise machine. If you’d like to find out more about alternatives like those, take a look at my guide to choosing a white noise machine.

If you’d like to see more about the volume range of white noise machines, I published a video a couple of years ago in which I tested several of them with a decibel meter. Several of the devices in this article appeared in it. You can read the article and watch the video in my volume test of white noise machines.