White Noise Machine / Sound Machine for Better Night's Sleep


A white noise machine can be effective in drowning out disturbing noises with "white noise" and allowing for peaceful sleep. (White noise machines go by several different names, including sound machines, white sound generators, sleep therapy machines and sound conditioner machines, among others.)

 

Remember, you should not try to achieve no noise while you sleep because for most people this is not possible. Your goal instead should be to have steady, consistent noise (white noise) that will drown out or reduce disruptive noises that can keep you from sleeping soundly.

For this reason, a white noise machine is more effective in helping you to sleep than having, say, the TV or radio playing because white noise is steady in volume and pitch, unlike voice and music. (Some people claim to get good, steady white noise from air filters, aquariums and humidifiers.)

Some sound machines provide nature noises, such as rain falling, birds singing, crickets chirping, frogs croaking, etc. These can be relaxing and acceptable for fostering sleep, but they may not be consistent enough in volume and pitch to be considered genuine white noise.

White noise machines vs. fans
The main competitor to white noise / sound machines are bedside fans, which can provide excellent white noise through their motors and the moving of air. Fans are the better choice if you want air circulation in your bedroom along with strong white noise. Also, white noise machines tend to be smaller and more compact than fans, making them easily portable for business trips, vacations away from home, etc.

To help you decide which is best for you, here is a fan vs. white noise machine comparison grid.

Highest-rated white noise machines

White noise machines generally fall into two categories, and which is right for you is largely a matter of personal preference. There are the true white noise machines that create a whooshing noise and then there are machines that play nature sounds.

Highest rated white noise machine with at least 20 reviews on Amazon.com:
Marpac 980 Sound Screen & SleepMate Sound Conditioner

Highest rated nature sound machines with at least 20 reviews on Amazon:
HoMedics SS-2000 Sound Spa Relaxation Sound Machine
Conair SU7 Infant Sound Machine


See how sound machines compare to other noise solutions in the comparison grid.


 

 


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