Best wireless charging alarm clock

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published 26 March 2021

Charging cables never stay where you put them and are nearly impossible to find in a pitch-black bedroom. Adding a wireless charging alarm clock to your bedside table gives you a cable-free place to set and power your phone. By removing this minor annoyance, you can skip ahead to focusing on catching quality Zzz's. We’ve gathered a collection of our favorite wireless charging alarm clocks to grace your bedside table.

Staff pick

JALL wooden digital alarm clock

Rustic wood grain meets modern finish

All controls are hidden on the back to prevent distraction from the appearance.

Pros:

Three colors available
Five alarm levels
Touch controls

Cons:

Controls on back can be difficult to press

Some of our options focus on the digital aspect, but this JALL model offers an all-over wood grain appearance, available in three colors. The top surface is completely flat, so your device won't wobble a bit, and the display offers adjustable brightness. You can also choose from five sound levels for the alarm, which is available through the controls on the back.

Soft exterior

i-box bedside radio alarm clock

Big sound for a small package

Cloth finish adds warmth to your bedside table.

Pros:

Good audio quality
Two alarms
Battery backup

Cons:

Alarm volume cannot be adjusted

Experience 6-watt sound from this small wireless charging alarm clock on your nightstand. The classic buttons you'd expect from an alarm are on the top near the front, making them easy to reach. A cloth face adds a warm touch, and there is a USB port on the back for charging an additional device.

Big display

Emerson alarm clock radio

Offers Bluetooth 5.0 to work with smartphone

Easy-to-read aqua display for time, day, and other settings icons.

Pros:

Resets after power failure
Saves 20 radio stations
Pairs with smartphone

Cons:

Appearance could use some polishing

Pair up your smartphone over Bluetooth 5.0 with this option from Emerson. You can also save 20 radio station options or use the included buzzer option to wake up each morning. When the power goes out, the vibrant aqua display clock will reset itself and observes Daylight Saving Time automatically.

White noise

Anker Soundcore Wakey bluetooth speaker

Front-facing touch controls

Two extra USB ports for a smartwatch and tablet.

Pros:

Allows you to set 15 alarms
Light sensor adjusts display brightness
Sound options for getting to sleep

Cons:

Touch control buttons aren’t easy to use in the dark

Ditch the clunky-looking alarm clocks for this streamlined interface with touch controls. To help you get to sleep, this option offers ten restful, ambient noises, and you can adjust other settings through an app on your phone. Support for 15 different alarms is available, keeping you on schedule every day of the week.

Stand up

dpnao alarm clock with wireless charging

Saves space by going vertical

The minimal display won’t cause much light pollution in your bedroom.

Pros:

For small spaces
Charger lets phone stand upright
Built-in nightlight

Cons:

Setup may be difficult

Is your bedside table limited on surface space? This wireless charging alarm clock offers a vertical stand for your smartphone and keeps the footprint of the overall device small. The LCD at the bottom offers simple white text for a modern look. You’ll also enjoy the snooze button directly on the front, as well as the nightlight feature with adjustable brightness.

Time to get up

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Save yourself the trouble of keeping cables near your bedside by switching to a wireless charging alarm clock. Our favorite option is the JALL wooden digital alarm clock. It has a sleek appearance available in three colors that will match or serve as a nice accent for almost any décor. The adjustable brightness levels help meet your light needs in the room, and the adjustable alarm levels make waking up more pleasant. A flat top makes it easy to position your device correctly over the charging area.

If you need a bigger display, it’s hard to go wrong with the Emerson alarm clock radio. The aqua-colored display is quite unique and offers a clock that is not only easy to read but also doesn’t cause eye strain if you’re waking up when it’s still dark outside. We also appreciate how this clock will use its battery backup to reset the time and date for you if your power goes out. As a bonus, this alarm clock will pair over Bluetooth 5.0, letting you share audio from your device.

Nicole Cozma is a freelance writer for Future. She's known for being inquisitive and finding the tiny details that may otherwise go unnoticed. When she's not writing about products, she can be found playing Blizzard game titles, doing copy editing work, cooking, or expanding her photography skills.