Best Projection Alarm Clock

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published 14 January 2021

Reading the time on your alarm clock when you first wake up isn’t the easiest, which is why projection clocks are a time saver. These clocks display the time on your ceiling or wall large enough so you can read it, even without your glasses on. You don’t have to squint at a small clock display, and you may not even need to roll over in bed to see what time it is. The best ones have adjustable projections and several alarm tone options. Here are some of the best projection alarm clocks on the market.

Best overall

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PICTEK Projection Alarm Clock

Clear and easy to read

The PICTECK alarm clock features three brightness levels of time projection. The projection beam is adjustable, so you can project it directly above onto the ceiling, or across the room on a wall. The time is projected in large, red font, which is easy for near-sighted users to see. You can turn off the projection at any time and use this as a simple alarm clock.

Best radio projection clock

ELEHOT Projection Alarm Clock Radio

Wake up to music

This digital alarm clock features an FM radio that will automatically or manually turn into your favorite stations. The large time projection shines up to 12 feet away and rotates 180 degrees to reach any wall or the ceiling in your room. The brightness can be adjusted, and you can set the alarm to go off with music or choose from seven different tones.

Best multifunction alarm clock

DR.PREPARE Projection Alarm Clock

Dual alarm with multiple displays

The DR.PREPARE alarm clock not only displays the time but the current temperature, weather forecast, and date, too. It features dual alarms, so two people can use it at the same time, and an adjustable projection beam. It has a lithium-ion battery that will back up your settings and keep the clock working if the power goes out.

Best protection clock and charger

SMARTRO SC31B Digital Alarm Clock

Charge your phone as you sleep

The SMARTRO digital alarm clock includes a mini weather station that displays the current temperatures both inside your home and outside. It projects the time in large font to your ceiling or wall, depending on how you angle the projection. This clock has a USB charging port so you can power up your cell phone while you sleep at night.

Best for kids

Oregon Scientific Flip Projection Clock

Fun design for kids

The Oregon Scientific projection clock is a fun design that kids will find entertaining. The projection is adjustable and is bright enough to see and read when you first wake out without being blinding or hurting your eyes. It keeps time even when the power goes out, and its power cord is long enough to reach quite a distance to wall outlets.

Shining a light on projection alarm clocks

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The best overall projection alarm clock is by PICTEK. It uses red light and large font to project the time to a wall or ceiling. This has been proven to be the easiest to read for near-sighted individuals and others with vision impairments. You get to control how bright the projection is, so it doesn’t disturb you as you sleep while still being bright enough to read quickly when you wake up.

The DR.PREPARE is also a cool projection alarm clock. Its large digital display shows not only the time, but the date, weather forecast, and current temperatures inside and outside of your home. It comes with a power cord and a lithium-ion battery that will keep the clock charged during a power outage.

Nikki writes for multiple Future Publishing brands covering topics from antivirus to kitchen appliances to SAS. She has over 15 years of research and writing experience, including eight years of testing and reviewing consumer products. Nikki earned bachelor’s degrees in both English and Political Science with a focus on empirical research. In her spare time, Nikki serves as a member of several school councils and volunteers for a local arts board.