Braun Digital Travel Alarm Clock with Snooze, Compact Size, Negative LCD Display, Quick Set, Crescendo Beep Alarm in Black, Model BC08B (1-Pack)

This is replacing my alarm clock of 24 years that just wouldn’t die, even after countless drops by toddlers and puppy teeth. The screen finally went so dim, it was nearly invisible. I’m sad, because it was instrument of good old quality. I did a lot of research and decided to go with this Braun model for a replacement. It won’t have to hold up to all the abuse my old one had to endure, and it probably wouldn’t. I love the dark screen! I wake easily and often. A bright display in my face all night would prevent me from going back to sleep. The light comes on with a slight touch on the top/snooze space, and goes off after a few seconds, thus saving battery. It’s simple to set up, without having to read a manual. No useless bells and whistles. Time and alarm is all there is. No need for weather station or date in the middle of the night. It’s tiny! Did I say it’s tiny? It is very tiny, so be aware of the measurements in centimeters. I ❤️ , ❤️ , ❤️ the crescendo beep. I actually remember dreams when waking up the past few days, instead of getting yanked out of slumber with a torturing sound ⏰.

Even with other Braun clocks advertised as silent, they're really not. So I opted for digital, but it's hard to find a digital clock that isn't ugly. This one is it. For one thing, it actually IS small, unlike other clocks advertised as mini but aren't. And it's unobtrusive and even beautiful. The only thing I didn't like was that when you tap the top for the backlight, the backlight is blue. But since it only stays lit for 10 seconds, it doesn't bother me. I just got it so I can't attest to its durability, but so far it works perfectly and is easy to use. A warning, though: unless you tap the top for the backlight, it's hard to see the time. I don't think this would work for me in another place during the day; but for my nightstand, it's absolutely perfect. I don't need to see the time except when I tap the top for the 10 second light. Speaking of that tap, there's nothing easier. The lightest tap on the top is all it takes.

So easy to use, easy to see the numbers despite the clock's small size, and the light, which illuminates with the slightest touch to the top of the clock, isn't too bright. I bought a Howard Miller travel alarm clock 21 years ago, and it lasted me about 19 years. I replaced it with the exact same model, but within about a year the new one started being unreliable. I considered replacing it again with the same model, but then saw this one for less money and fewer perks to go wrong, so decided to "downgrade." Really glad I did--so much easier to use than my old one. And if it lasts as long as my original HM clock, then I'll feel hopeful for the future of humanity LOL.

EDIT: 18 MONTHS AFTER WRITING MY BELOW FIRST RAVING REVIEW, THIS EXPENSIVE TINY CLOCK HAS GONE ROGUE. The display remains lit up, sucking the batteries dry. Impossible to set the time - All buttons are unresponsive. I never carried the clock in bags for travel, never fiddled with the buttons, never used the alarm, it has sat on the edge of my reading station for 18 months, and has stopped working overnight. FIRST REVIEW: First as a gift to my companion who wanted a tiny clock with large display, yet not always brightly lit, with slick and simple design, uncomplicated in features, and of great quality build. I was on a hunt for two months, comparing, testing, purchasing and returning...until this little guy caught my attention and it is a HIT! She loved it, me too, and I ordered one for myself. Pros: All the above mentioned qualities, PLUS Numerals on the screen slightly visible when on standby, and at the touch - not the press - but an actual skin contact on the top of the clock, the numerals lighten up in perfect soft gray tone. It is light and sturdy without having any kind of extra stand to handle. It is the largest display for the smallest overall size I could find; Best DFR (Design/Functionality Ratio) Setup is a child-play. Con: None really! It doesn't come with a 'travel' soft sheath which would protect it when thrown into a travel bundle. This isn't a CON of the clock itself but a failure from the marketing standpoint. Anyway, we don't use ours for traveling; smartphones do the job. Brawn is known for their quality and design, and this digital clock is a pearl!

Very small clock which is good for travel. I have purchased Braun products in the past and they were well made, worked properly, etc. I was a little disappointed with this one. There are no instructions included. you have to go to the website but unfortunately there is no way to find the instructions there. It was not too difficult to figure it how however. But the clock face is not light up. You have to actually touch to top of the clock to get it to light. That means that you can not tell the time from across the room. Not particularly convenient. it is a nice looking clock though.

When a phone by your bedside just won't do, this stylish alarm clock is just right. Most "travel clocks" have umpteen fragile bits of plastic to crack off. This clock is solid, simple to set, easy to read, but not obnoxiously lit during the night. Sound is fine and battery life has been fine so far. No complaints. We keep it in a jewelry pouch when packed for travel to prevent scratching or activating.

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I was in two minds as to whether to purcahse this alarm clock because of the cost. However, I'm glad I did. It's a very dinky alarm clock. Ideal for travelling, but I also use it for my bedside alarm clock. The build quality is ogood and justifies the price. Despite it's small size the alarm gradually increases to a point where it is plently loud enough to wake me. I am short sighted, but the display is plently large enough for me to see the time at night without my glasses. I especially like the soft touch sensor on the top of the clock to light up the display, and stop the alarm to put it into 5min snooze mode. Setting the time, alarm time, 12/24 hour display setting is also straight forward. I can honsestly say this is by far the best alarm clock I've bought for both travel and as an everyday bedside clock.

Wonderful travel size. Gentle brightness for night use. Love the alarm volume easing in comfortably and just enough to wake you up. I prefer digital clock so it won’t have ticking sound.