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Marpac Dohm UNO White Noise Machine
Last Updated: May 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
298machine, white noise, machines, white noise machine, noises
+76%
-24%
" ... We've played with a few different sound makers and I didn't realize how much tone mattered to me until we had a cheaper version that we couldn't change the tone. ... For some reason, certain tones of the cheaper sound makers we have make me a little anxious and are not relaxing. ... "
" ... We love this noise machine so much that we bought two! ... It makes a soft “whoooshing” sound like a fan, and the tone can be changed to be softer, louder, higher, lower, etc. ... Overall a GREAT noise machine - it is definitely worth your money. ... "
" ... Best white noise machine ever ... "
" ... Isn’t annoying like other noise makers. ... "
" ... Does exactly what was specified to a point very relaxing to listen too. ... "
" ... Love this sound/noise machine! ... You can choose different options for more sound so I just experimented until I found the best one for me. ... "
" ... You’ll sleep like a baby with this perfect white noise machine. ... "
" ... The noise is really pleasant and gentle. ... "
Sleep Tracking
172baby, sleeping, white noise, snoring, soothing
+88%
-12%
" ... She can't sleep without it now. ... "
" ... After getting used to this in the first few days, our sleep patterns have really gotten much better. ... "
" ... I can't sleep without it. ... "
" ... Can't sleep without it. ... "
" ... I use it on the loudest setting every night and I have been sleeping peacefully throughout the night since. ... "
" ... Originally purchased one of these for my child's room and had to get another for our own as it really helps for relaxing sleep. ... "
" ... We have one in every bedroom in both houses and our guests tell us how well they sleep. ... I swear I cannot sleep without it now. ... "
" ... I’m 37 and I religiously use this and sleep like a baby ... "
Product Reliability
126lasted, died, rattling, rattle, dohm
+44%
-56%
" ... Bought June 2018 and now it’s not working at all! ... "
" ... But I have only had it 3 months and it quit ... "
" ... Stopped working 6 months after purchase ... "
" ... and then it broke ... "
" ... Just stopped working. ... "
" ... Broke just before 2 months of use. ... "
" ... We loved our Dohm, however it stopped working after only 9 months of use. ... "
" ... On off switch stopped working. ... "
Capacity
94bedroom, baby, apartment, neighbors, guest room
+94%
-6%
" ... This is the 3rd we have bought for our house. ... "
" ... One for my kids upstairs and one in the master bedroom. ... "
" ... I live in 1st floor condo ... "
" ... Effectively blocks inside and outside noises for each of us (5 kids now 37-54). ... "
" ... We live in a large house with multiple units and also have two cats that roam around at nice. ... "
" ... I have a black one in my older sons room that I’ve used since he was a baby and that works great. ... "
" ... This is perfect for those of us who travel and cant stand silence in a hotel room. ... "
" ... Now I can just walk out of her room with no problems. ... "
Volume
77volume, louder, noise, loud enough, noises
+38%
-62%
" ... Within 9 months of purchase, the low setting no longer works and the high setting makes a really loud rattling noise. ... "
" ... I placed it right on the nightstand 1st night and it is a bit too loud. ... "
" ... It started to rattle pretty bad and sound annoying. ... "
" ... The lower speed sound did not work when I received this but I stupidly kept it because the higher volume sound was working. ... Then eventually the higher volume sound was slow to start. ... "
" ... The "loud" setting isn't nearly loud enough to block sounds even with the door closed. ... "
" ... This product has no way to turn the volume down. ... It was simply too loud to sleep when in use. ... "
" ... You’d think for $50 you could make it super loud if desired but it’s not loud at all. ... I switched to the lectrofan mini and it’s not only more portable for travel but it’s insanely loud - as loud as you want it to be. ... "
" ... Now, after having it for only three weeks, the unit has a distinct and somewhat loud rattle when it's on. ... "
Noise Cancellation
72white noise, background, noises, white noise sound, drown
+86%
-14%
" ... Best white noise maker for babies! ... "
" ... Worth the money of consistent and quality noise reduction. ... "
" ... These noise machines are the best. ... "
" ... The sound quality of the noise maker was great. ... "
" ... It provides a very nice, easily tunable, white noise that sounds very peaceful. ... "
" ... My daughter uses these for herself and her daughters to block noise. ... "
" ... This was a great white noise maker. ... "
" ... True white noise sound not like other products that sound like static ... "
For Kids
40son, child, daughter, bought one, room
+98%
-3%
" ... Game changer for bed time for my 4 year old! ... "
" ... My sister has this product for her kids rooms so I got one to try & I love it. ... "
" ... My kids and I have been using Sleepmates for years. ... Effectively blocks inside and outside noises for each of us (5 kids now 37-54). ... "
" ... Had this for my daughter. ... "
" ... This helps to keep the kids from waking up from outside noise. ... "
" ... Great for children so they don’t hear other noises to wake them up. ... "
" ... I have now bought a few of these for gifts, for new parents, pet owners to help with barking. ... "
" ... Our daughter sleeps much better. ... This is the second we’ve purchased, this one is for our 12 year old son. ... "
Size
40size, small enough, small, portable, suitcase
+93%
-8%
" ... The size was convenient and the appearance is fine, but we returned this item. ... "
" ... We have one for each kid and a portable Rohm! ... "
" ... There are so many levels of sound and the size is perfect! ... "
" ... I bought this for traveling. ... "
" ... Easy to travel with. ... "
" ... It’s great for travel or home use!! ... "
" ... We take it with us when we travel, and it’s a lifesaver! ... "
" ... I will be bringing this with me as well when I travel since it’s small and works with a plug in instead of battery! ... "
Price
39money, worth the money, worth, definitely worth, worth the price
+64%
-36%
" ... But worth every penny. ... "
" ... Quality and price and durability - five star. ... "
" ... Bought an extra one since the price was right! ... "
" ... cost is relative high. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... However it does just sound like a fan so I may have wasted money. ... "
" ... For the price, this should be much more durable. ... I feel like I threw my money away. ... "
" ... Definitely worth it, high quality and effective ... "
For Travel
37vacation, traveling, suitcase, trips, vacations
+86%
-14%
" ... Use it every night and take it on vacation I hope they never discontinue this product . ... "
" ... I bring it with me on vacation. ... "
" ... She has used it every day, including taking it with her on vacations, for the past 6 years. ... "
" ... Considering getting the travel version too. ... "
" ... I jumped on Amazon and ordered a new one so it would be waiting at home for me when I returned from my trip. ... "
" ... It's small enough to take with me on trips, it fits right in to my suitcase. ... "
" ... It is small enough that I can easily pack it in a suitcase to take along when I travel. ... "
" ... I take it on vacations! ... "
Build Quality
28strong, plastic smell, price, plastic housing, foam
+43%
-57%
" ... they keep breaking. ... "
" ... Sadly that just means that you do indeed have a fake as the real version has a padding on the bottom. ... "
" ... By the end of the first week though, the fan inside started rattling. ... "
" ... I popped the top off. ... I thought it was the motor but I took a chance and lubricated the rod from underneath it all. ... "
" ... and then it broke ... "
" ... Mine broke after about 1.5 yrs- I own about 5 of these things and this one that I bought most recently is totally dead! ... "
" ... My husband tried to tighten all of the parts, we’ve put it on a thick washcloth, but nothing has worked. ... "
" ... Used it for several days only and it started to produce heat and smells like heated plastic. ... "
Controls
24button, control, tone, settings, power button
+54%
-46%
" ... Took a little tweaking to find the right volume/speed but now it’s magic ... "
" ... Adjustable volume and muffler, multi settings, I love it!!! ... "
" ... It sounds like a smooth fan with actual air rather than a recording and the volume is easily adjustable. ... "
" ... Only desire is for better volume control (there is already frequency), and a recommended cleaning procedure to keep the unit working as new. ... "
" ... The Marpac Dohm i ordered to replace it sounded great, and had adjustable volume. ... "
" ... it has and on off button. ... "
" ... Love having the two different volume options and the tone control. ... "
" ... I love the way the volume and tone can be adjusted by twisting the top and side. ... "
Ease of Use
23simple, easy, effective, travel, soothing
+100%
" ... It has two settings, and it’s so easy to use. ... "
" ... Convenient, easy to use. ... "
" ... It’s very simple . ... "
" ... Simple little machine. ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... The website was easy to make the request. ... "
" ... Well made, simple and highly effective. ... "
" ... Simple to use and to adjust sound level to your personal liking. ... "
Returns
23returning, replacement, returned, new one, window
+9%
-91%
" ... I am disappointed that it can't be returned. ... "
" ... The first has been replaced once by the manufacturer and should be replaced again. ... "
" ... Very upset with the company and Amazon that we are unable to return it. ... "
" ... Sadly will be returning it though. ... "
" ... Shortly after the return window closed, the low setting started to malfunction. ... "
" ... I really hope the makers see this message and send me a replacement. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
Overall performance
21job, job done, gets the job, speeds, machine
+81%
-19%
" ... It's well built, does the job . ... "
" ... I normally had brought a small fan with me to do the job. ... "
" ... This is a simple reliable well-built machine. ... "
" ... This machine does the job!!! ... "
" ... It gets the job done. ... "
" ... Does the job nicley ... "
" ... I've used it for both, and for both, it does a great job. ... "
" ... Setting II partially worked but at a reduced speed. ... "
Marketplace
20original, marpac, dohm, works as advertised, thank
+80%
-20%
" ... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DJL3Y8K ... "
" ... The shipping was impeccably quick and intensely satisfying. ... "
" ... I decided to buy a second Dohm when I saw it on sale around the time of black Friday -cyber Monday on Amazon. ... "
" ... I highly recommend buying direct from marpac and not amazon. ... "
" ... recommend both product and vendor ... "
" ... Now on to our next one! ... "
" ... It's just as great as the original model. ... "
" ... It was exactly as advertised. ... "
Fit
18falling, nut, asleep, vents, stay
+61%
-39%
" ... Love it great sound and drowns our extra noise so you can easily fall asleep ... "
" ... I learned this hard way, because the first one I bought three years ago, I took it upon myself to unscrew the few screws in order to dust off the fan blades. ... "
" ... I generally use the high setting, and then rotate the two movable pieces on the shell to adjust the sound just where I like it. ... "
" ... This is not only very comfortable to fall asleep to, but it works great if you live in a place where the walls are paper-thin and your conversations can be heard by people on the other side of the wall. ... "
" ... It's really helping my toddler fall asleep easily after purchasing this item. ... "
" ... This was easily fixed by placing the machine on a silicone trivet (pot holder) to absorb the vibrations. ... "
" ... It helps drown out other outside background noises when trying to fall asleep. ... "
" ... Love it and works great to cover aparememt complex noise especially when trying to fall asleep! ... "
Comfort
17ears, night, asleep, whistle, babies
+76%
-24%
" ... I fall asleep to this every night. ... "
" ... It relaxes me and helps me fall asleep quickly. ... "
" ... My Kids are used too having the sound of a fan in the background to help them fall asleep. ... "
" ... Safer for babies and children’s sensitive ears. ... "
" ... I almost fell asleep putting her to bed. ... "
" ... I don’t really feel fully comfortable using this in my kids rooms. ... "
" ... It has helped her fall asleep and stay asleep. ... "
" ... The sound it makes is so calming and always helps me fall asleep. ... "
Design
11design, white, model, classic, simplicity
+91%
-9%
" ... I bought the Elite model (white/blue) and it's MUCH better. ... "
" ... The gold standard! ... "
" ... Marpac Dohm Classic White ... "
" ... I got the Classic model in black to match my bedroom decor without looking like a medical contraption. ... "
" ... I recently saw a newer version of this at Target and I think this one looks sturdier. ... "
" ... I do not know if there is a reason ( must be this way in order to work) but would like an updated design , if possible . ... Looks very “hospital-ish” ... "
" ... It also looks pretty good—it's not very large and has a very minimal, engineered appearance. ... "
" ... I like the simplicity of it and to me the design is attractive. ... "
As Gift
10purchased, one, loved, gifts, friends
+100%
" ... I purchased this unit as a gift, but I'm obsessed with this brand. ... "
" ... Now I'm buying number 3 to give as a gift because this machine is just the best. ... "
" ... One for myself and another as a gift. ... "
" ... I’m going to make it our go- baby gift for friends! ... "
" ... I have purchased four of these, a couple for home and a couple for gifts . ... "
" ... We got this as a gift and loved it so much, we purchased one for our kids as well. ... "
" ... I’ve given as gifts too! ... "
" ... I'm thinking abt buying the blue one for my bf as a gift 😊 ... "
For Running
9sounds, fan, help, white noise, straight
+89%
-11%
" ... This is an actual motor running. ... "
" ... I gave in and started running a fan (even in the winter) to help drowned out the CPAP. ... "
" ... It was still working, but got where it would hesitate for up to 10 second before it would actually start running after i pushed the switch, and i decided to get another one. ... "
" ... I use the highest of the high and it has worked wonders canceling out sounds of people running up and down our communal stairs, and I canT hear the cats walking around at all! ... "
" ... But running it in normal/low it is always cool. ... "
" ... My Kids are used too having the sound of a fan in the background to help them fall asleep. ... "
" ... I love how this sounds just like an air conditioner running. ... "
" ... It’s been running for five years straight - and I literally mean straight. ... "
Apps
9app, tried, white noise, using an app, sound machine
+78%
-22%
" ... Better than 2 dozen apps I've tried though! ... "
" ... You can get a sound app on your phone if that’s what you are looking for. ... "
" ... Much better than a speaker or app on the phone. ... "
" ... Sound machine apps don’t compare to this! ... "
" ... I got this sound machine for my baby when she was a month old because other white noise products and apps didn't work for her at night. ... "
" ... After trying dozens of apps, machines and fans, this won! ... "
" ... Works much better than a phone app we were using, because it’s not a digital sound, it’s an actual small fan. ... "
Delivery
7two, shipped, open, delivered, days
+71%
-29%
" ... The devise was packed and shipped SUPER FAST. ... "
" ... It was delivered quickly and we are very happy with everything about it! ... "
" ... It still works like it did the day I took it out of the box. ... "
" ... That’s when I ordered the Dohm classic which was available for next day delivery for free (thanks Amazon!!!) ... "
" ... Amazon delivered it to me in less than two days . ... "
Battery Life
7well, one, battery, batteries, use
+100%
" ... Now we'll see if this one lasts. ... "
" ... I hope that it lasts at least that long ... "
" ... I love that this is not battery operated so I’m not constantly changing batteries. ... "
" ... I started out using a cheap one from Walmart but it uses batteries and thought that I would be buying aaa batteries by the truckload so I wanted a unit that plugged into the wall. ... "
" ... I will be bringing this with me as well when I travel since it’s small and works with a plug in instead of battery! ... "
" ... It's simple, well-made & lasts FOREVER. ... "
" ... This is a life saver. ... "
Door
6next door, door, block, loud enough, dogs
+83%
-17%
" ... I love this I have had for a couple of years now have hunting dogs next door works great ... "
" ... - both doors to my place are near the building's electronic locks ... "
" ... I use it to block noise outside of my office door, it works great! ... "
" ... Cancels like 80-90% of noises outside and next door. ... "
" ... As an interesting side note, I volunteer at a community mediation center, and they have Dohm White Noise Machines outside the door of each room where mediations take place to ensure privacy of the conversations. ... "
Cooling
6cold, air, winter, room, without the cold
+67%
-33%
" ... This is the closest sound to a fan -without the cold air . ... "
" ... This is simply a constant fan (without the cold air blowing at you). ... "
" ... Next night moved it across the room onto my dresser and much better. ... "
" ... It's like a fan that doesn't make my bedroom cold. ... "
Defective Delivery
5box
-100%
" ... We may have just got a defective one . ... "
" ... Box was opened and product looked used. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, it is broken. ... "
Water Resistance
5white noise, like rain, baby shower, water, volume
+80%
-20%
" ... It helps drown them out in the mornings when I'm asleep and they are up doing river dance routines. ... "
" ... This is a top baby shower gift from me. ... "
" ... This is my go-to baby shower gift now. ... "
Setup
4turn, setup, easy
+75%
-25%
" ... There is nothing super sophisticated about the setup. ... "
" ... Although I don’t feel like I know what configuration to set it up with. ... "
Software Platform
4using an app, tried, white, use, try
+50%
-50%
" ... Otherwise, I’m going to stick to a free app. ... "
" ... We have gone back to using an app on the iPad until I find another device to try. ... "
Power Consumption
4electricity, watts, states, plate, energy
+50%
-50%
" ... I purchased for my second child in 2017 and it slowly lost “power”. ... "
Original Product
4still, product, model, marpac, dohm
+25%
-75%
" ... Buy the original Dohm instead. ... "
Product As Described
4works, advertised
+100%
" ... its ok it works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... It was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
Features
4option, white noise, timer, night, lights
+75%
-25%
" ... I wis it had timer option and possibly night light ... "
" ... Bonus - no lights to indicate power or status. ... "
" ... I use this only on the lowest mode, and it's great. ... "
Cleaning
4cleaning, vacuum, cleaner, volume, vents
+75%
-25%
" ... Only desire is for better volume control (there is already frequency), and a recommended cleaning procedure to keep the unit working as new. ... "
" ... It has a pleasant sound, sort of like a small vacuum cleaner with its attachments removed. ... "
" ... I wish my vacuum cleaner and toaster served me this well, lol. ... "
Storage
4space, shelf, room, us, takes
+50%
-50%
" ... It was tricky at first to find the right spot in the room to put it because the layout of our room doesn’t leave a lot of opportunity for balance, and we couldn’t put it between us at all (which is really the main reason we needed it - we tend to wake each other). ... "
Color
3one
+100%
" ... Blends in with the black color. ... "
" ... I really like the dark gray color of this machine. ... "
" ... Purchased the pink color. ... "
Cables
3wire, one, long, like, cord
+33%
-67%
" ... Remove the entire thing except wires. ... "
Device Compatibility
3wife, set, phone, died, control
+100%
" ... Much better than a speaker or app on the phone. ... "
" ... I set one by both my windows and I run a fan in the middle. ... "
" ... My wife and I love this device. ... "
Call quality
3room, phone, noises, drowns, conversations
+100%
" ... The sound that these make is far superior to anything you could produce out of your cell phone. ... "
" ... I've also seen therapists use it in their offices to mask their conversations with clients during sessions. ... "
" ... Hear good things about . ... "
Network
3outside, one, guest, bought, bedroom
+67%
-33%
" ... I live in 1st floor condo ... "
" ... We bought our first one about 9 months ago for our master bedroom, and just bought a second one for our guest bedroom. ... "
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