Clock radios: five of the best to buy
Start your day right with these clock radios, with prices ranging from £28 to £229
1. Sony ICF-C1 clock radio
This cube-shaped clock has a gradual wake-up alarm that can be set to either a buzzer or FM or AM radio; it automatically adjusts its time when the clocks change.
2. Emma Bridgewater VQ Retro Mini
A pretty, portable radio alarm clock with 60 radio presets across DAB and FM, a Bluetooth speaker and USB charging ports. The dual alarm clock has week and weekend settings, with snooze, sleep and countdown functions.
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3. Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB
The Lumie Bodyclock wakes you up with a gradually brightening light, a preset DAB station or one of a choice of 30 sounds, including birdsong. Available in a range of colours, it also has a sunset feature to help you to drift off naturally, Bluetooth speakers and a USB port.
4. I-BOX Dawn
This dual alarm clock uses your preferred radio station or a buzzer to wake you up, and has Qi wireless charging for your phone as well as a Bluetooth speaker. Its LED clock is dimmable, and the FM radio has ten presets.
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5. Roxel Retro D1
A retro-styled radio loaded with modern tech, including a DAB radio with 20 presets and a Bluetooth speaker. The built-in battery lasts up to 12 hours on a charge. The alarm can be set to come on daily, or for weekdays or weekends only, and there’s a snooze function.
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