Basic
Cheap and cheerful, basic distraction-free alarm clocks cost about £10 and come in analogue or tick-free digital versions, such as Acctim’s Remi Analogue clock with beep alarm, £10 from Argos.
Super loud
If a normal alarm just doesn’t cut it, loud alarm clocks blast you – and everyone else. The Geemarc Wake’N’Shake Voyager has a 75dB alarm, can vibrate, flashes and is conveniently compact.
Vibrating alarm
If even a very loud alarm clock isn’t enough, models featuring a small vibrating pad provide a one-two punch. The aptly named Sonic Bomb has an 85dB alarm with shaker pad to vibrate you awake for up to 59 minutes at a time.
Light alarm
For a gentler awakening, light alarm clocks raise you naturally with a simulated sunrise. They start at about £50 for the Lumie Sunrise, with all-singing versions such as the Philips SmartSleep Wake-up light costing £150 and up.
Annoying alarm
If staying awake is the problem, alarms designed to be difficult to turn off might be the answer. Clocky is an alarm on wheels you have to chase around the room. Alternatively alarm apps exist that won’t turn off unless you perform tasks on your phone. Highly-rated Alarmy has a free trial for Android and iPhone but there are many others.
