Sharper Image Sound Soother Alarm Clock → Review Based on Over 75 Actual Owner Experiences

Updated April 2, 2011

What You Need To Know

60% of Sharper Image Sound Soother Alarm Clock owners included in our research are satisfied with the product.

Pros

Generally effective at drowning out unwanted noise; nice appearance and design; effective clock and alarm.

Cons

Display is bright; mediocre sound quality; loops noticeable; some reliability issues.

The Sharper Image Sound Soother's main competition is the Conair SU7.

See how the Sharper Image machine compares to all of the competition in the detailed comparison grid that's based on actual owner data.

About Our Research

Our findings are based on at least 75 actual owner experiences collected from diverse sources including online message boards, product review websites and product review sections on retailers' websites.

Ratings of Sharper Image Sound Soother Alarm Clock

Sample size: 75+ owners

Owner satisfaction	Poor	The Sharper Image Sound Soother has 60% owner satisfaction which puts it in last place among other sound / white noise machines included in our research.
Price	Fair	$40 is the price charged by all known retailers, including Amazon.
Value	Fair	Similar features and fewer problems can be found in less expensive sound machines.
Reliability	Fair	Various problems reported, including malfunctions and a humming noise.
Sound quality	Fair	Owners often describe sound quality as "tinny," "below average," and "not relaxing."
Loops not noticeable	Fair	The Sharper Image machine replays the same sound sequence about every 30 seconds. This repetition can be noticeable, distracting and un-calming, say owners.
Volume potential	Fair	Most owners who comment on the volume say it is too loud.
Plays nature sounds	Fair	Most sounds, say owners, are not appealing to the ear or relaxing.
Plays white noise	Good	The loops tend to not be noticeable on the "white noise" setting.
Variety of sounds	Good	The Sharper Image Sound Soother plays 20 different sounds.
Compact	Good	Owners generally praise the Sharper Image for having a small footprint. Dimensions are 8.1 x 2.4 x 4.5 inches.
Light weight	Good	Weighs 1.4 lbs.
Travel friendly	Fair	Not a strength of product.
Clock / alarm	Good	Generally effective, say owners. Choice of two alarms: beeps or sound.
No excessive brightness	Fair	The illuminated LCD is too bright for many owners.
Appearance	Good	Most owners praise the design for being sleek and contemporary.
Timer	Good	15, 30, 45, 60 minutes.