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DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock with USB Port for Charging Adjustable Brightness Dimmer Red Bold Digit Display 12 24Hr Snooze Adjustable Alarm Volume Small Desk Bedroom Bedside Clocks
Last Updated: May 3, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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/10
Total Reviews
996
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Clock
381alarm, numbers, easy to read, dim, brightness
+89%
-11%
" ... I love the look of this clock. ... "
" ... A digital (alarm) clock that was easy to read, dimmable, and not pricey. ... - Easy to set with tactile buttons on the back of the clock. ... "
" ... I love this clock! ... This clock is exactly what I wanted. ... "
" ... Bedroom alarm clock - Easy to read without my glasses! ... "
" ... Overall a nice clock, it’s simple with no unnecessary add-on functions. ... "
" ... This is the best digital clock I’ve ever used! ... "
" ... Wanted a small clock with easy to read numbers for my mom. ... This clock is perfect. ... "
" ... The clock is great. ... I love that I can adjust the brightness and volume of the alarm. ... "
Display Clarity
237display, clock, bright, numbers, adjustable
+98%
-2%
" ... I like that I can adjust the brightness too. ... "
" ... Love the clock, super easy to read and great brightness control, would recommend . ... "
" ... Love the display. ... "
" ... Large, easy to read display at 12 feet away. ... Brightness adjustable from off to extremely bright. ... "
" ... Easy to use- bright display - nice size- not big and clunky. ... "
" ... Very large numbers, can control brightness ... "
" ... You can adjust the brightness for the perfect setting. ... "
" ... You can adjust the brightness. ... "
Ease of Use
191easy to use, easy to set, easy, numbers, simple
+96%
-4%
" ... Bonus easy to set and hit snooze!! ... "
" ... Easy to use & operate . ... "
" ... The numbers are large and very easy to read from a distance. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... The digits are easy to read. ... "
" ... Very clear, easy to read from across the room without my glasses. ... "
" ... Easy to see. ... Easy to see from across the room. ... "
" ... The large letters allow easy viewing from across the room. ... "
Color
101color, bright, adjust the brightness, adjustable, blue
+100%
" ... Brightness is adjustable. ... "
" ... Brightness adjustment is huge. ... "
" ... brightness can be adjusted to your liking . ... "
" ... Brightness can be adjusted from zero to full brightness by turning a wheel in the back. ... "
" ... I got the version with blue-colored numbers. ... The blue is a rich, deep, blue. ... "
" ... You can adjust the brightness using a dial on the back! ... "
" ... The brightness can be adjusted. ... "
" ... Text is plenty large and the dimmer has several settings. ... "
Controls
96control, alarm, clock, snooze button, dimmer
+89%
-11%
" ... Perfect small clock for my bedroom, I got the blue color it’s perfect, you can control volume and brightness and i didn’t even have to read the instructions to figure out how to set It up! ... "
" ... Display brightness And alarm volume or both very adjustable. ... "
" ... I like the brightness control on it. ... "
" ... The display is dim-able, the volume adjustable, and setting the time is easy and intuitive. ... "
" ... Easy to change volume and brightness. ... "
" ... The snooze button is activated by simply touching the top of the clock. ... easy to use, full controls over brightness and loudness, and highly legible. ... "
" ... Works well, like the brightness dial, can really adjust to liking. ... "
" ... I like that it has adjustable brightness, easy to use control buttons, and switchable 24 Hr time format! ... "
Capacity
80across the room, bedroom, clock, living room, easy to read
+96%
-4%
" ... It is easy to read across the room. ... "
" ... The blue light is not as harsh as red light in a dark bedroom. ... "
" ... The numbers are easy to see from anywhere in the room. ... "
" ... Big bright numbers and very easy for my 80 year old Mom to read across the room. ... "
" ... The clock is compact but the numbers are big and easily read from anywhere in the room. ... "
" ... Needed a digital clock for living room entertainment center. ... "
" ... The character size is perfect up close or across the room. ... "
" ... I use it in my bedroom and am very happy with it. ... "
Size
73compact, small, perfect size, travel, numbers
+96%
-4%
" ... I love the small, sleek and minimal design. ... "
" ... Love the size. ... "
" ... I'll be packing one of these light-weight compact clocks in my suitcase. ... "
" ... The small size and design are great too. ... "
" ... Still, a decent size. ... "
" ... Great display in a compact size. ... "
" ... Small in size for night table, but nice and bright. ... "
" ... The size is great. ... "
Ports
58port, plug, clock, outlet, wall
+84%
-16%
" ... Also, like the option to be able to change USB devices from the back of the clock. ... "
" ... Worked great when initially unboxed & plugged in. ... Moreover, ensure you test the function of the dual USB ports and any/all buttons to ensure they all function as intended. ... ² Easy plug and play use and the extra USB port allows me to charge another item effortlessly on my nightstand. ... "
" ... The charging port saved valuable outlet availability. ... "
" ... It’s easy to set up and it has an additional USB port to charge my iPhone. ... "
" ... I like the extra USB port (one is used for power input) which I plugged a Qi stand into for my iPhone. ... "
" ... Easy to set the same and simple on off feature with built in USB port to charge your phone/tablet etc. ... "
" ... Big numbers easy to read and the USB port to charge my phone is helpful. ... "
" ... I actually have it hooked up to a multi-hub for micro-USB power and it is working great. ... I like the extra backside USB ports - I use them to charge my iPods and free up ports on the main PC. ... "
Charging
55charge, charging, clock, port, plug
+96%
-4%
" ... I like the USB plugs on the back for people who charge their phones by their bedside at night. ... "
" ... one for power in from the brick, a second to be used to power/charge another device (I haven't used it). ... "
" ... I like the extra USB port on the back, too - handy for overnight (multi-hour) phone charging when I'm in no rush. ... "
" ... This clock is four huge digits, an alarm, a phone charger, and nothing more. ... "
" ... I like it enough to have gotten one for myself and one for each of my kids (they use the USB to charge their tablets overnight). ... "
" ... Great alarm clock, you can adjust the brightness and has usb so can charge your phone while sleeping ... "
" ... I also like it uses USB plug plus and extra USB hub to charge my phone. ... "
" ... Super easy to setup, love the dimmer function, and love the charging port for my phone/other devices! ... "
Features
53feature, blue, brightness, dimmer, dimming
+91%
-9%
" ... No unneeded whistles or bells, just good old blue numbers! ... "
" ... I don't use any features besides the clock so I can't comment on anything else. ... "
" ... Good light and size for the numbers. ... "
" ... The dimming feature is great, though the LED elements blink off when the brightness gets down to 10 or 15 percent of full. ... "
" ... Other colors of the bac-light are available and might be more appropriate for your application. ... "
" ... The dimmer works great. ... "
" ... military time (12 vs 24 hrs) option is a bonus if you need that feature ... "
" ... Love that I can adjuts the light. ... "
Volume
42volume, room, alarm, across the room, numbers
+100%
" ... Fills a dark room with a soft glow nightlight. ... "
" ... Bright and clear, loud enough for us to wake up. ... "
" ... Highly recommend for the loud alarm, and ability to dim brightness. ... "
" ... Needed a digital clock for living room entertainment center. ... "
" ... I can’t comment on the alarm and sound, as I don’t use it, but it is a great asset to my living room. ... "
" ... I love that I can read the time without my glasses (I am very nearsighted), that I can control the volume all the way from totally soft to loud, that I can control the brightness from very dim to bright, and that the clock is easy to use. ... "
" ... This is the first one that I could brighten the numbers and increase volume on the alarm. ... "
" ... We use this clock in our home theatre room. ... "
Product Reliability
41working, stopped working, clock, defective, ago
+44%
-56%
" ... Failed in 5 months. ... "
" ... So in a month, it'll be about 3 minutes ahead and you'll have to reset it. ... "
" ... After 30 days it wasn't working. ... "
" ... After awhile the clock display started flickering on and off, before it just stopped working completely again. ... "
" ... I'm tired of failed electronics. ... "
" ... I ordered 2 & one was defective. ... "
" ... It should have lasted longer than two months what a disappointment. ... "
" ... This clock was defective. ... "
Battery Life
32batteries, backup, power, aaa, plugged
+53%
-47%
" ... You don’t need batteries for it to work but they will maintain the time in the case of a power outage. ... "
" ... AAA battery backup is ideal. ... I only buy electronics that take AA or AAA Eneloop rechargeable batteries. ... I knew this coming in and was only looking for a simple LED clock that was easy to use, had AA or AAA battery backup, and was easy to read in the dark without keeping me up from being too bright. ... "
" ... I also like that you can charge your phone from the back. ... "
" ... We also like the battery backup which holds the time and alarm settings if the power goes out. ... "
" ... The backup battery is a bonus, especially for the coming monsoon/summer storm season. ... "
" ... Very Nice, Although I cant seem to get it to work with batteries ... "
" ... It's compact and it has a battery backup in case the power goes out. ... "
" ... Large numbers that are easy to read and since it’s electric no need to replace batteries. ... "
Setup
31instructions, simple, setup, set, easy
+87%
-13%
" ... just follow included instructions. ... "
" ... So I found this gem on Amazon and we keep it right next to the Comcast box and it looks great and is even easier to read from across the room and you can even adjust its LED display brightness. ... "
" ... After buying different clocks finally found one with easy simple to read numbers and simple easy programming. ... "
" ... Easy to set. ... "
" ... Simple set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set. ... "
" ... Installation and setup were easy and quick. ... "
" ... But as far as setup goes “easy-pesy” very generic and everything is labeled on the back for ease of use. ... "
Marketplace
31seller, works, thank, exactly as described, picture
+97%
-3%
" ... A little cheeply made for $20, but the display looks nice just like the picture. ... "
" ... The seller got the item to us quickly and in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Product good as described. ... "
" ... It is exactly as described. ... "
" ... It’s exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... try another seller. ... "
" ... Works as described . ... "
Design
29looks, look, white, small, sleek
+97%
-3%
" ... It looks super sleek and modern. ... "
" ... The bonus that made me choose this one, is that is comes in orange and black! ... "
" ... Look and design is great. ... "
" ... Slick look and easy to operate. ... "
" ... It's small, looks good and extremely functional. ... "
" ... I got the white one and its beautiful. ... "
" ... Its attractive and bold. ... "
" ... So far very pleased with the appearance. ... "
Price
21clock, value, good, worth the money, well
+90%
-10%
" ... Still excellent value ... "
" ... Good clock worth the money ... "
" ... Great value too! ... "
" ... Can’t beat it for the price. ... "
" ... For twenty dollars this is a bargain. ... "
" ... Overall, it is an excellent clock at a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... A great clock at a fine price. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
Cables
20clock, box, cord, usb, longer
+90%
-10%
" ... The main reason I purchased this was because our cable box was swapped out for a new box but had no clock and anyone who had a clock built into their cable box and was taken away you know what I mean! ... We were always looking at cable box for the time but sadly it was gone. ... "
" ... The power cord and removable plug are super nice quality. ... "
" ... Works as a cable box replacement clock. ... "
" ... The cord is pretty long. ... "
" ... It’s even better than former cable box clock!! ... "
" ... Spectrum cable boxes came with no clock, so these work great. ... "
" ... Ever since I did away with the cable box I’ve needed a clock in the entertainment center and this one works perfect. ... "
" ... Has a white cord that plugs into outlet. ... "
Product As Described
19works, exactly as described, picture, described, product
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I saw the two on the picture and assumed. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Product is as advertised ... "
" ... Product good as described. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... When the box arrived, the picture on the front showed the numbers in red. ... "
" ... A little cheeply made for $20, but the display looks nice just like the picture. ... "
Fit
18fits, tape, fits the bill, sided, plug
+83%
-17%
" ... It looks nice and it's huge so it'll fit on even a small bedside table. ... "
" ... Was the perfect fit for a location in my office. ... "
" ... This fits all of my needs. ... "
" ... I have it attached with double sided 3m tape to a classroom SmartBoard and it works beautifully. ... "
" ... This little guy fits the bill. ... "
" ... The wood trim option made it a much better fit for my decor. ... "
" ... This one fits the bill. ... "
" ... Also, adding a mounting bracket or strong Velcro or double sided removable mounting tape would make this clock great for mounting to declutter your nightstand. ... "
Sleep Tracking
15night, dim, clock, bright, disturb my sleep
+87%
-13%
" ... I needed a clock that I could read across a king sized bed but was dim enough not to disturb my sleep. ... "
" ... ¹ Love the numerical light dimming feature bc light disturbs by sleep ... "
" ... I also love that I can dim it at night so doesn't disturb my sleep. ... "
" ... sleep-disruptive aspect of the orange backlight. ... "
" ... If you need pitch dark to sleep, its probably not for you. ... "
" ... The soft white light at night isn't too bright to notice when trying to sleep, but is clear and crisp to read in the middle of the night. ... "
" ... I really like that you can dim the display -- nice when you are trying to sleep at night. ... "
" ... The numbers are bold and visible and the brightness is adjustable so at night it does not disturb sleep. ... "
Build Quality
14light, clock, cheap, thing, numbers
+50%
-50%
" ... (It feels quite lightweight and “cheap” but I didn’t care because it had those three things). ... "
" ... The previous to that clock was purchased at ACE Hardware which worked fine, but after 6 months completely fell apart when I pushed the alarm off button. ... "
" ... This item broke after one month. ... "
" ... Knocked off a star for that. ... "
" ... Only thing is, its kind of light and flimsy. ... "
Night Photography
13light, see, bright at night, bright, without
+85%
-15%
" ... The red color is not too bright at night. ... "
" ... Plus it can be adjusted to very bright during day light. ... "
" ... You can adjust the brightness easily too so it can double as a night light if you want. ... "
" ... which is nice as I pass at night. ... "
" ... So big it serves as a sort of night light. ... "
" ... Can see without glasses at night. ... "
" ... It can easily serve as a night light. ... "
" ... The light is bright enough without feeling like you have something keeping you awake all night. ... "
Sound Quality
10alarm, brightness, wake, volume, sleeper
+100%
" ... I can’t comment on the alarm and sound, as I don’t use it, but it is a great asset to my living room. ... "
" ... I really appreciate that I can adjust the brightness to the point where it's basically off, and that the beeping sound can be like a soft chirp, suggesting that it's time to wake up rather than a bullhorn that will scare the crap out of you to wake up. ... "
" ... It operates in total silence (as opposed to cheaper clocks which emit a hum). ... "
" ... The numbers are large and the brightness level and sound levels are very easy to change. ... "
" ... Perfect display and progressive sound for alarm. ... "
" ... This clock's sound can be varied with amount of volume and it's not ... an obtrusive sound. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to change the brightness, sound, time etc. ... "
" ... Lastly, the alarm sound is nice. ... "
Cleaning
10looking, easy, clock, super, looks
+100%
" ... But I love that its a white light and very clean looking. ... "
" ... It is very easy to set up and since the controls are on the back the clock looks clean and modern from the front. ... "
" ... The font is clean, classic, and crisp looking. ... "
" ... I love that you can easily control the brightness, the large numbers are easy to read, there are no nooks or crannies to trap dust, and it takes up a minimal amount of space. ... "
" ... Nice large digits make visibility super clean and easy. ... "
" ... Adjustable brightness that gets super bright or super low depending on your needs, and looks very clean, like looking at an HD screen after using a crummy CRT for too long. ... "
" ... Product with clean design and easy to use ... "
" ... Clean simple lines and small footprint. ... "
Storage
10take, small, plenty, across the room, table
+100%
" ... A very efficient use of space. ... "
" ... It sits on my dresser across the room and, I might add, it looks quite nicely! ... "
" ... Small size make it easy to place on furniture without taking a lot of counter space. ... "
" ... The physical size of the clock is nice and small, it leaves plenty of space on the end table for other items. ... "
" ... large, easily seen numbers ... "
" ... Good small size so it doesn’t take up much space but large numbers so you can see it . ... "
" ... A great space-saver on a small shelf. ... "
" ... The numbers are plenty big enough to see across the room without my glasses on. ... "
Returns
9would, went, returning, replacement, one
-100%
" ... I am sad that I missed the return window by 5 days. ... "
" ... I would return it if I could. ... "
" ... Likely going to return this waste of TIME. ... "
" ... Returned it after one day. ... "
" ... Will be returned ... "
" ... Would normally assume I got a lemon and just get a replacement. ... "
" ... Went in trash. ... "
" ... And the return process failed for me on this item also! ... "
Delivery
9condition, box, arrived on time, time, seller
+89%
-11%
" ... Clock order was delivered sooner than expected ... "
" ... This is a nice, little package. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and like this purchase. ... "
" ... It arrived on time and looks great. ... "
" ... It was delivered at 25 or 6 to 4. ... "
" ... The seller got the item to us quickly and in perfect condition. ... "
" ... I don't know what to say other than it is exactly as described, the box it comes in did make me think it was the red one but it was in fact the one ordered. ... "
USB
9ports, port, back, would, plugs
+78%
-22%
" ... I bought it because I liked the USB port, the large display size, and the color white. ... "
" ... The USB ports are great. ... "
" ... Used the USB on my TV for power. ... "
" ... I got around it by buying a ultra slim usb wall plug. ... "
" ... Love the USB port. ... "
" ... It has one USB plug on back, another one would be handy. ... "
Device Compatibility
9plugged, devices, usb, tv, time
+78%
-22%
" ... The only clocks we had in our bedroom was our cell phones. ... "
" ... It accurately keeps time as the changing of time moves perfectly in sync with my phone. ... "
" ... plug in phone and another device. ... "
" ... I bought it to replace my missing clock in my Fios TV one upgrade ... "
" ... Also, like the option to be able to change USB devices from the back of the clock. ... "
" ... It doesn't distract me while I watch TV. ... "
For Travel
8would, want, traveling, smaller, clocks
+88%
-13%
" ... I use it to travel. ... this is small and travels easily in checked baggage. ... "
" ... We are buying more clocks for our vacation home ... "
" ... There are much smaller and more convenient travel clocks out there. ... "
" ... As for travel there may be better choices out there but this is just what I wanted. ... "
" ... It would be great for traveling & I'll probably take it cabin camping. ... "
" ... It just happens we are moving from West coast to east coast in a few short months and this will be an ideal travel companion in our hotel room. ... "
Comfort
8hand, without, well, see, press one
+75%
-25%
" ... I chose the blue because it's easy on the eyes. ... "
" ... Just put your hand close to the top of the unit and it snoozes. ... "
" ... Very well made, has a solid, well-made feel. ... "
" ... I replaced it with this one, and he loves it!😅 It doesn’t stand out like a sore thumb, and is super easy to read (you other old folks will appreciate the huge numbers like we do). ... "
" ... It will be interesting to see what the long term accuracy of the time keeping will be. ... "
" ... Good at holding correct time . ... "
Accuracy
7time, like, keep, easy to use, clock
+100%
" ... So far it has been accurate. ... "
Display Size
7size, large, screen, numbers, easy to read
+100%
" ... Clear 2 inch numbers ... "
" ... Good size display. ... "
" ... Great display in a compact size. ... "
" ... Love the large display . ... "
" ... I needed a clock for under the big screen. ... "
" ... Compact in size yet the screen is clearly legible even when the brightness is down. ... "
For Kids
6daughter, room, got, dim
+100%
" ... Got it for my kids room. ... "
" ... Daughter loves this. ... Bought it for her first teaching job. ... "
" ... Looks great beside my daughter’s bed. ... "
" ... Got this for my 84 year old mother. ... "
" ... Just ordered another one for my daughter. ... "
" ... Used in kids room and it was able to dim low enough to not bother them. ... Both kids can see it clearly even 15 feet+ away. ... "
Power Consumption
5time
+80%
-20%
" ... which means, the time will continue as normal once electrical power is regained ... "
" ... Works perfectly during power outage ... "
" ... Can be used anywhere that has AC power outlet. ... "
" ... We've had several power outages - it retains the time and comes back on with the power. ... "
FM
5clock, use, size, alarm
+100%
" ... This is exactly what I needed to replace a semi functional clock radio. ... "
" ... Don’t use the radio/alarm functions, so can’t speak to those. ... "
" ... Definite improvement for my older Timex digital clock (which I discovered was the source of FM static!) ... "
" ... I bought this to put on utc for the radio shack. ... "
" ... perfect size, no radio included which is great . ... "
Lagging
4month, minutes
-100%
" ... It does NOT keep time, constantly 5-10 minutes behind and always have to reset - horrible ... "
" ... I/we could no successfully reset it. ... "
" ... Slow by about a minute A WEEK. ... "
" ... So in a month, it'll be about 3 minutes ahead and you'll have to reset it. ... "
Defective Delivery
4defective, would, replacement
+25%
-75%
" ... I ordered 2 & one was defective. ... "
" ... Would normally assume I got a lemon and just get a replacement. ... "
Other
3thing, feature, day, could, would
+33%
-67%
" ... My biggest issue is that the snooze button is not so much a button as a touch sensor. ... "
" ... The only thing missing is a day/night sensor for the display. ... "
Device Stand
3would, room, living, cable
+67%
-33%
" ... Got this for living room TV stand. ... "
Clarity
3large
+100%
" ... Very clear and very large text. ... "
" ... Very clear to read. ... "
" ... The numerals are large and clear. ... "
Weight
3light, like, compact
+67%
-33%
" ... I'll be packing one of these light-weight compact clocks in my suitcase. ... "
" ... I like the size and the green light. ... "
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