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White Noise / Sound Machines

Fan-based classics for natural non-looping hush, digital generators when you need precise volume or more sound choices, and sleep earbuds when a partner’s snore is the problem — not the hallway.

Top 10 picks, ranked · budget tiers $ / $$ / $$$ · View all

Our three picks

Chosen from the Top 10 below. Budget tiers: $ budget · $$ mid-range · $$$ premium.

Top 10 White Noise / Sound Machines

  1. #1Yogasleep Dohm Classic

    Yogasleep Dohm Classic $$

    Real-fan white noise machine with two speeds and tone control

    Pros

    • Real fan sound with no loops
    • Simple physical controls
    • Long-running classic design

    Cons

    • Only fan sound
    • Corded
  2. #2LectroFan Classic

    LectroFan Classic White Noise Machine $$

    Non-looping digital machine with about 20 fan and noise sounds

    Pros

    • About 20 fan and noise variations
    • Non-looping sound
    • Fine volume steps

    Cons

    • No nature sounds or light
    • Plastic build
  3. #3Hatch Restore 3

    Hatch Restore 3 $$$

    Sound machine, sunrise alarm, and wind-down light in one

    Pros

    • Sound, light, and sunrise alarm
    • Wind-down routines
    • Can replace a phone alarm

    Cons

    • Pricey
    • Some content needs a subscription
  4. #4soundcore Sleep A20

    soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds $$$

    Sleep earbuds designed for side sleeping

    Pros

    • Plays sound only you hear
    • Designed for side sleeping
    • Travel-friendly

    Cons

    • In-ear comfort varies
    • Needs charging
  5. #5Magicteam Sound White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural product photo

    Magicteam Sound White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural $

    Plug-in machine with 20 non-looping sounds and 32 volume levels

    Pros

    • 20 non-looping sounds
    • 32 volume levels
    • Timer

    Cons

    • Must be plugged in
    • Small speaker
  6. #6BrownNoise Brown Noise Sound Machine with 30 Soothing Sounds 12 Colors product photo

    BrownNoise Brown Noise Sound Machine with 30 Soothing Sounds 12 Colors $

    Plug-in machine with 30 sounds and a 12-color night light

    Pros

    • 30 sounds
    • 12-color night light
    • 10 light levels

    Cons

    • Must be plugged in
    • Night light may be too bright for some
  7. #7Dreamegg Portable Noise Machine for Baby Adult product photo

    Dreamegg Portable Noise Machine for Baby Adult $

    Portable machine with 21 sounds and a built-in battery

    Pros

    • Built-in battery
    • 21 sounds
    • Portable

    Cons

    • Battery needs charging
    • Small speaker
  8. #8Momcozy Smart Baby Sound Machine with Night Light product photo

    Momcozy Smart Baby Sound Machine with Night Light $$

    34-sound machine with an app-controlled night light

    Pros

    • 34 sounds, including lullabies
    • Adjustable LED light
    • App or touch control

    Cons

    • Aimed at nurseries
    • App adds complexity
  9. #9Babelio Pocket Mini Portable White Noise Machine for Travel product photo

    Babelio Pocket Mini Portable White Noise Machine for Travel $

    Pocket-size 1.89 inch machine with noise and nature sounds

    Pros

    • Tiny 1.89 x 1.89 x 1.57 inch size
    • White, pink, and brown noise
    • One-button control

    Cons

    • Small speaker
    • Battery needs charging
  10. #10Homedics SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine product photo

    Homedics SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine $

    Six-sound machine with a timer

    Pros

    • 6 sounds
    • Timer or continuous play
    • Compact

    Cons

    • Only 6 sounds
    • Recorded sounds may loop

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