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One of the biggest factors of achieving a good night’s sleep is white noise. If you’re as obsessed with design as us, you’ll want to find something that is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing when looking for the best sound machine. After all, nightstand real estate is at a premium for most of us. Depending on your specific needs, there are a wide variety to choose from with different capabilities—multiple sound options, pink noise, brown noise, bluetooth enabled, etc. If you’re looking for something that will blend with your personal bedroom style, we have you covered.
Keep reading to discover the 12 best white noise machines that look as good as they sound.
Loftie Clock Smart Sleep Assistant
The Loftie Clock Smart Sleep Assistant is the ultimate sleep aid, designed to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. With a wide variety of soundscapes as well as guided meditations and sound baths, the Loftie alarm clock also helps to improve mental wellness practices. Our digital design editor, Zoë Sessums, credits Loftie for helping her end her phone-in-the-bedroom obsession—read her full review here.
Sharper Image Sleep Therapy Light Up Sound Machine
Sleek and discreet, Sharper Image’s Sleep Therapy Sound Machine features 16 soothing preloaded audio tracks, as well as 20 levels of volume and five levels of brightness. Throw in a sleep timer so your sound machine will shut off on its own—you’ll want to make it part of your permanent sleep routine in no time.
Tuft & Needle White Noise Machine
Tuft & Needle’s white noise machine landed a spot in our 2021 Cleverest Awards as a top pick that will change your life for the better. It’s simple and easy to use, utilizing real-fan noise for a peaceful and uninterrupted slumber.
Yogasleep Duet White Noise Sleep Sound Machine, Night Light and Wireless Speaker
This is a great option if you don’t like to sleep completely in the dark. Yogasleep’s 3 in 1 sound machine, night light, and wireless speaker is compact and coordinates seamlessly with any decor.
ABS White Noise Synthesizer
Customize your slumber with eight different sounds, which can be played alone or blended together for a unique listening experience. With its retro stereo look, you’d never guess it was a high tech gadget. Available in either white or black with a wood finish.
Sparoom Soothing Snooze Essential Oil Diffuser and Sound Machine
Transform your bedroom into a dreamy oasis with a 2 in 1 diffuser and sound machine. Fall asleep to one of three calming sounds (thunderstorm, ocean waves, or nature sounds) paired with your favorite essential oil to create a unique aromatherapy experience.
Hatch Restore
Designed by sleep experts, the Hatch Restore has routines for winding down, sleeping, and waking up. The gentle sunrise alarm light is a calming wake-up rather than a loud and repetitive alarm clock. Though you’ll need a membership to the Hatch App for some of its additional features, the basic version is more than enough to curate a calming bedtime routine.
Google Nest Audio
Google Nest Audio is not only a smart Wi-Fi speaker that can control most of the devices in your home, it can also be used as a white noise machine. Just say, “Hey, Google, play white noise,” or “Play fireplace sounds,” etc. Ambient sounds will continue to play for 12 hours or until turned off. Available in five chic colors.
Pure Enrichment Wave Premium Sleep Therapy Sound Machine
The Wave features a modern design for those with minimalistic style, plus six different high-fidelity sound settings in loop for a seamless listening experience.
Easysleep Sound White Noise Machine
Available in either wood, black, or white, the Easysleep sound machine is equipped with 25 soothing sounds and 32 volume levels for the perfect level of white noise.
IdealSleep Sound Machine
Ideal for the whole family, IdealSleep’s sound machine has 12 color night lights with 10 levels of brightness.
Apple HomePod Mini
Similar to the Google Nest Audio, the Apple HomePod Mini will play white noise if you just say, “Hey, Siri, play ambient sounds.” It is also just under four inches wide and will take up virtually no real estate on your nightstand.
