When you think of Hatch, you might think of its sound machine for kids, but it turns out the brand also makes a sound machine for adults: The Hatch Restore. A sound machine first, the Restore is also a sunrise alarm, smart light, meditation app, and alarm clock. For anyone looking for an alternative to their smartphone alarm, look no further.

Hatch's sound machine is the perfect addition to any bedside table. It emits a soft, blushing glow void of blue light for reading in bed and mimics morning light in the a.m. to help set your circadian rhythm. Connecting your device to the brand's app will give you access to its exclusive library of sleep stories, meditations, and more. Plus, your sleep experience is customizable to your preferences, so you can fall asleep to white noise and wake up to birds chirping.

Hatch The Hatch Restore ($129.99)

The Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan is this writer's personal favorite. Though not a traditional compact noise machine, the fan features a list of different sound settings (clearly displayed on the machine) that includes white noise, calm, whisper, and sleep. It has easy-to-use control buttons laid out at the top of the tower but also works via remote control, so you can adjust its settings from the comfort of your bed. You can dim its light (though in my experience it isn't very bright, to begin with), set an auto-off timer, or let it run throughout the night.

This is not a sound machine fit for a bedside table. It is a tall tower that needs to be plugged into an outlet. However, what I love about Honeywell's appliance is it's also a powerful fan. As a naturally hot sleeper, I appreciate the combination of white noise and constant airflow coming my way. I turn it on before bed and shut it off when I wake up in the morning.

Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan ($60.99)

Magicteam's device is one of the highest-rated sound machines on Amazon to date with over 32,600 rave reviews to its name. The device was designed for babies, kids, and adults, with your choice of 20 soothing sounds, ranging from white, brown, pink, and blue noise to various nature sounds, to lull you to sleep. 

What's more, the solid-state sound machine also features a range of timer settings (up to five hours total) and 32 levels of volume. It also has a no-loop technology to protect your hearing and avoid noise pollution, plus a memory function that essentially bookmarks your preferences from its previous use so you don't have to sleepily fiddle with a bunch of buttons to program it again and again. 

Magicteam Sound Machine ($23.99)

HoMedics is best known for its at-home spa products like footbaths and body massagers, but it's also a contender on the sound machine market, with the cult following to prove it. The HoMedics sound machine, aptly named the "Soundspa," is a compact sleep companion for restless sleepers of all ages. It has over 43,100 reviews and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon alone, with users raving it drowns out sound, is easy to use, and is travel-friendly. 

Available in blue, silver, and gold, the portable sound machine comes programmed with six soothing sleep tracks: White Noise, Thunder, Ocean, Rain, Summer Night, and Brook. It features an automatic timer that can be set to 15, 30, or 60 minutes, can be plugged into the wall, or can run on four AA batteries. The only major caveat of the affordable machine is its limited amount of sound options, but the fact that it can fit into a purse for on-the-go use might make up for that.

HoMedics White Noise Sound Machine ($21.99)

The best sound machines of today are generally high-tech or "smart" devices that connect to your phone. But what we like best about this sound machine is it isn't complicated to work, and you certainly don't need to be tech-savvy to operate it. The Adaptive Sound Technologies Sound+Sleep SE's settings are pretty straightforward, so anyone could use it, including younger kids and older generations. All you have to do is spin the dial to one of the 16 sound options, adjust the timer and volume with the press of a few buttons, and voilà, you're ready to listen yourself to sleep.

The Sound+Sleep SE timer can be set to turn off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes, or you can opt for continuous listening throughout the night. The device is constantly monitoring your surroundings and adjusting accordingly to keep you asleep, and if you'd prefer a more private listening session, it comes with a headphone jack (a rarity these days), so you can plug in, tune out, and drift off to sleep.

Adaptive Sound Technologies Sound+Sleep Machine ($108.88)

FYI, you don't have to be a yogi to use (and love) this Yogasleep machine. Marpac has been around for decades, and its sound machine is the OG, dating back to its official product launch in 1962. "It's been tried and true," Adams tells mbg over email.

The Original White Noise Machine has a cult following, and for good reason. "It's fan-based with natural white noise and produces the ambient sounds of moving air," Adam notes, adding that, in her personal experience, she's found it to "be really durable and an overall high-quality machine." Additional features worth mentioning are the device's two-speed options for tone and volume ("high" for especially noisy environments and "low" for everywhere else), and its portability, so you can use it in the bedroom, in your office, living room, or hotel room to combat that dreaded first-night effect.

Yogasleep by Marpac Dohm Classic The Original White Noise Machine ($46.49)

The Loftie Clock does two things: First, it helps you fall (and stay) asleep, then it helps to wake you up from your slumber. The product's tagline is "break up with your smartphone alarm," which just so happens to be a resolution many of us set every New Year's Eve. See, the experts behind The Loftie know as much as we do that technology and blue light hinder our sleep quality. This sound machine is their solution.

Part sound-machine, part alarm clock, The Loftie guides users through breathwork, stories, and sound baths to lull them to sleep, with a sleep timer that fades said content over time. It features a blackout mode and optional nightlight, your choice of white noise or nature sounds, plus a backup battery to ensure your slumber isn't disrupted by a power fizzle. In the morning, you'll wake up to two alarms: the first, a gentle sound signaling you to open your eyes, the second is a non-alarming nudge to get up and out from under the covers.

Loftie The Loftie Clock ($149)

The LectroFan Evo White Noise Machine comes highly recommended by Light as it offers a wide range of sounds, including 10 fan sounds, 10 variations on white, brown, and pink noise, and two ocean sounds. “There’s also a lot of flexibility in regards to volume, so you can crank it up if you have more noise to block out, or turn it down on calmer nights,” Lights tells mbg. 

Available in four colorways (white, charcoal, Evo white, and black), the sound machine boasts a solid-state design operated via AC or USB. Light also raved over the device’s many special features, listing its auto-timer, headphone jack, compact build, and affordability as details that contribute to its overall quality. 

LectroFan Evo White Noise Machine ($49.87)

While the Hatch Rest is also a popular sound machine for little ones, Mitchell tells mbg another great option for babies and toddlers who struggle to fall and stay asleep is the Baby Dream Machine Sleep Device. It's an adorable structure, a 5-in-1 device shaped like a sleeping bear cub that not only helps your sweet babe fall asleep but also helps sleep train them. 

After reviewing the special features the Baby Dream Machine offers users, we're impressed. The sound machine is also a nightlight that emits red light, helping babies produce more melatonin so that they fall and stay asleep throughout the night. The device also acts as a cool-mist humidifier, plays sound-engineered pink noise, and also doubles as a diffuser. No wonder parents call it a dream come true.

Baby Dream Machine Baby Dream Machine Sleep Device ($119)