Until recently, I never understood the need for a white noise machine. I knew in my head that I slept better in the summer with the AC on, but didn’t realize it was the noise that lulled me to sleep and not just the temperature. Now that I sleep with a fan on every night, I find it kind of hard to fall asleep without any noise. If you’re in the same boat and have been considering getting a white noise machine, we’ve rounded up the top five best-selling machines on Amazon. Now you can get the sleep of your dreams.
This compact machine has 14 different sounds, plus an adjustable night light. It also has a timer with 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minute intervals.
With precise volume control, this is the perfect sound machine for beginners. It has 10 fan sounds and 10 ambient noise variations.
If you’re a little indecisive when it comes to the sounds you like to sleep to, this is the one for you. It has 64 different sounds and it automatically adjusts volume to your surroundings.
With almost 15,000 reviews and a 4.2-star rating, this is by far the best-selling white noise machine on Amazon. The Marpac Dohm is a classic machine (it came out in 1962!) that’s non-looping and features a soothing rush of air to help lull you to sleep. Just rotate the cap and collar to fit your preference and get to snoozin’.
If you want variety and customization in your white noise, this is the option for you. It has 22 unique, non-looping sounds (ten fan sounds, ten white, pink and brown noise variations, and two varieties of ocean sounds), precise volume control, a timer, and a port to plug headphones or a portable speaker into. You can’t really argue with 5,900+ reviews and a 4.4-star rating.
With six sleep sounds (Rain, Brook, Ocean, Thunder, White Noise and Summer Night), you’re getting a machine that’s more than just white noise. You can leave it on all night or set a timer for 15, 30 or 60 minutes. It’s battery- or AC-plug operated, which means you can bring it with you while you travel and won’t have to worry about finding an outlet.
Variety is the spice of sleep? This has a whopping 36 sleep sounds: seven white noise options, 11 fan sounds, and 18 relaxing sounds like Birds, Ocean Waves, Lullaby, Stream, Crickets, Thunder and Fetal Tone (perfect for fussy babies). Go for up to a 90-minute session with the auto-off timer and never worry about having to mess with the controls before bed because the machine stores your previous settings.
Not only does this machine have 24 non-looping sounds (seven white noise, seven fan sounds, and 10 relaxing natural sounds), it also has an optional night light. It has 30, 60, or 90-minute auto-off options and is ideal to keep around for meditation, yoga, or even a midday nap.
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