so do these devices only "add" noise to mask the real noise? I always hoped there'd be some secret technology that would actually subtract sound or make it disappear entirely..
@@slaveNo-4028 They do add noise to mask the real noise. The idea is that the constant sound is better than intermittent sound, or simply just more relaxing than an annoying external noise.
This video is a few years old, but I just heard about white noise machines.I have a neighbour who snores so loud I can hear it through the wall and it's driving me insane! I have to sleep with ear plugs every night, but now my ears won't breathe during the night and they get itchy. This is very helpful so I can hear what sounds these machines include.
It is indeed a bit old now, but most of the devices are still available. I would also still rate the LectroFan Evo very highly if I did the video again today! Good luck combatting the snoring. Some deep pink or brown noise should hopefully help.
Sleep deprivation due to my neighbor/landlord letting his dog bark for 20-30 min in the middle of the night and early morning brought me here. Thank you for your review, pretty sure it’s going to save my life
Oh, that must be difficult. You might find white noise isn't the right thing if the dogs are extremely loud. Have you tried earplugs, or white noise with headphones in?
Oh, jeez. I feel your pain. I live in an apartment and I have to deal with dogs barking across the hall and also downstairs. I love dogs. But, I can't stand owners who don't train their pets.
These people shouldn't be allowed to have animals. I've had the same issue with my neighbors before. Only absolutely terrible people allow that kind of thing to happen, plain and simple.
We used to love the Dohm, but they are now owned by a company named Yogasleep and they started using cheaper internals. Our last model was about 10 years old before it started making a clicking noise. The new one never really worked right on the low setting and high had a very subtle rattle. After about a year, it started screaming, suggesting a bearing went out. We're going with a SNOOZ instead since it uses the same concept and looks like it uses higher quality components.
Hi. I can't comment on that as I haven't taken then apart to check, and there is nothing on their website (obviously) about using cheaper components. However, I recently played an original Marpac and a new Yogasleep model, and they sound the same to me. Having said that, I do agree that the Snooz is very good. It's considerably more expensive, and annoying that some features are only accessible via the app, but it is better in general I think. I have a video of the Snooz here in case you didn't see it: ua-cam.com/video/YAwev6ZN_G4/v-deo.html
Thanks for your review, it is very helpful! I find your video production professional, nice calm voice and good information. Also like the tune in between the products as well. Keep it up the good work! By the way: I will make sure to use one of your Amazon links when I decide to purchase one (leaning towards #1 for now).
Hi Benny! Thank so much for the positive feedback and kind words - I really appreciate it! Thanks also for thinking of using my links. Please note that some of my links now go to the soundofsleep website, which is the manufacturer of the Lectrofan and Sound+Sleep range. I have a promo deal with them, so you can get them for a better price.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thanks for your help Ethan! I live in the Netherlands, so I will have to order it from the UK probably. No problem, I will certainly use your link when I do decide to order it.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I think you might be right. I actually prefer the LectroFan Classic. It's a bit cheaper and the speaker points straight up. Also from some other reviews they say the Classic sound quality is slightly better. Quick question: Do you happen to have an Amazon link (UK) for the Classic or can I just use the one for Evo? I'd be happy to use that link. Thanks!
Very helpful video, thank you! We are planning a family trip this summer and I’m trying to find a way to negate snoring, since we’ll all be sharing a room.
You're welcome, I'm happy to hear it was helpful. To be honest, if you're sleeping next to a person snoring, a white noise machine is unlikely to help much. Perhaps if you sleep in separate beds with a bit of space between them, and put the machine in between you at head height, it might help a little. But if it's loud snoring, you'll still hear it and then just end up with two loud noises in the room instead of one. You might be better off getting some decent earplugs and/or using noise-cancelling headphones. Ideally, the person snoring would take some steps to reduce it for everyone else's sake if it's possible.
Excellent video! 😃👍 I have to add that I also have several white noise and nature sound apps downloaded on my phone but unless you're listening with headphones, they're not loud enough to drown out external noise. I have to have white noise playing the entire night because my neighbours are so loud! We also had to endure night road works! I have personally owned at least 10 if not more various types of white noise machines. Some are better than others. You need constant noise to drown out outside noise, some nature sounds are only good if you're in a quiet environment. I personally like rain sounds but I have been known to use multiple white noise machines for different neighbours on either side of the wall! 😩 The cheaper ones with external batteries aren't loud enough.
Thanks, glad you liked it. I agree with every point you make there. Apps are great, but you need headphones or a speaker. And constant noise is better than nature sounds for sure, with the exception of waterfalls and rain which can also be pretty good.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I agree. I just bought another white noise machine that arrived yesterday and one more on its way! 😁 I really like rain sounds. I mainly bought a white noise machine to drown out outside noise. I can't live without it anymore! I wish I bought one decades earlier. Without it, my neighbours would probably get murdered. I'm really annoyed by other people's noise. I use a combination of white noise machine and fan sounds on my phone to drown out neighbours on various sides of the wall. 😞 Living in an apartment is the worst!
Even when I am awake I like to have some background noise...when winter comes and the air conditioner gets turned off that silence is strange...I have needed to get one of these for years
I was literally thinking the same thing this week, as the air con finally going off has meant our dog is waking up at 6am when the garbage trucks come by! And he in turn wakes me up. Time to test white noise on the dog I think...
Trying to decide if I should buy one for college. I never had one but so many people swear by it and I feel like with one or two roommate and lots of studying it could be very useful. Thanks for all these reviews
You're welcome Louisa! As long as they don't share a room with you, a device like this could help mask noise they make. You could always test how much you find it helps you concentrate first with a phone app or some white noise on UA-cam. I have three white noise videos on my channel you could listen to for a while before deciding whether to get a dedicated machine or not.
@@nosleeplessnights1 My first year I'll be sharing the same dorm room with one or two girls. So, maybe it won't even help my first year. I'll check out those white noise videos. Thank you so much! This is very good help :)
In that case, I would only get one with a headphone jack so you can listen privately. Playing white noise in a shared room is probably not going to go down very well unless they happen to love white noise too, and at the same time you do. And if you are going to use headphones, I would just save money and use an app on your phone or play white noise on your computer. If you're listening to it during the daytime, I personally don't see a reason in your case to buy a new piece of tech when you probably already have a device more than capable of playing white noise:-)
Thank you so much! I bought my HoMedics WNM, 2 years ago and works... AMAZING! I was looking for some videos (I want my friends with resting problems can enjoy a relaxing rest as I do) and BOOM! I found this treasure... THANK YOU! Here in Mexico, don't exist mental health culture... That's why I only now about ONE brand, until today. I love you reviews, comments and tips. Take care and see you soon!
Excellent! Going to order the first device you demonstrated. I'd been using my smart phone but decided to purchase a dedicated device in case I'm watching UA-cam at the time etc. Thanks amen!
You're welcome. I play all the sounds in the individual reviews, which you can see on my channel if you browse for them. If I played all the sounds for all the machines in the comparison, it would turn it into a 30-40 minute video, which is a bit too long I think.
No problem. I hope you find what you're looking for. Keep in mind the Avantek is no longer sold, and the Dreamegg has an upgrade. Have a look at my video on the Dreamegg D3 Pro instead if you liked either of those two in this video as it does the same and is better: ua-cam.com/video/8BmWYlcKoVQ/v-deo.html
Some people say white noise helps. I'd test it out with a phone app or youtube on any speaker first. If that works for you, then these devices probably will too. The exception might be the ones with internal fans if you discover it's standard white noise you need rather than a gentle fan.
Great video! Thanks a lot. Does the LectroFan Micro 2 have the same cool "Whooop" transition sound as the other full size LectroFan models? Also do you have a referral link to purchase? Be happy to give you credit.
Hi! Thanks for the compliment:-) I don't believe it has a whoop noise transition - at least mine doesn't seem to. You can find links to buy them if you click 'more' below the video. Thanks for thinking of me that way - it's much appreciated.
Great review! Quick question, can you recommend a device for brown noise that can dampen my neighbour's bass? They're up all night an always listening to music or the tv and their sound system, even on the lowest setting, puts out enough bass to come into our apartment, cutting right through earplugs and fans. I think we need something large enough to have a speaker that can put out bassy brown noise without being turned all the way up as the intruding sounds aren't very loud, yet very persistent.
Sorry for the late reply, I've been away. Your best bet would be the LectroFan Evo or LectroFan Classic. Alternatively a good Bluetooth speaker / normal speakers and a free app would do the trick maybe. Bluetooth headphones with the brown noise right in your ears would also mask it very well.
This is exactly the video I needed, now that the neighbors are giving me a hard time in the early morning hours. I noticed that the white noise app I'm using on my phone doesn't mask the banging and stamping sounds that come through the thin walls. Do you think an actual machine could do the job, or should i look for a different alternative? P.S. i use ear plugs, too.
Good to know the video was useful! Honestly, impact noise like that is very hard to block out with white noise. And if it's really loud, you might find you need to play it very loudly to block out the noise, which in itself would be less pleasant to listen to probably. I would start by investigating whether you're using the best earplugs for you and getting a good fit. What type do you use exactly? What size, material and noise reduction rating do they have?
@@sabinesaidy Looking on their website, it seems they list the noise reduction rating for two versions, but not the foam - saying only PPE earplugs have a rating. That doesn't seem to be the case in the US though, as many sleep earplugs have a NRR listed. This is the first time I've heard this, and I don't know which countries that rule applies to. So I would suggest trying at least one or two other foam earplugs, if that's the type you like. For smaller sizes, I recommend Mack's. You could try Mack's Ultra Soft, which I really like myself. They also have a slim fit and dreamgirl, which are also smaller. And if you want to explore other brands, I also like Howard Leight, Moldex, Ear Buddy, and Hearoes. Be careful with the size though as many of the ones they make are larger and meant for industrial use. That's one reason I often recommend the softer and small Mack's for sleep. I don't know where you're based, but at least one of those should be available in many countries. I'll be publishing a video in the next month or two about earplugs, so you could also look out for that as I'll talk about all of those brands (assuming I didn't mess up my footage and can't edit it!).
@@nosleeplessnights1 thanks a lot dear sir. I just found Mack's in Amazon NL and my sister will ship them to me soon (I live in Lebanon). Hope this will solve the problem, even for a bit. Your recommendations are highly appreciated and helpful. Looking fwd to your next videos. Best x
very helpful thank you. from another review also found this unit very interesting Douni Sleep Sound Machine, any thoughts? i would compare to Avantek but different less modern design that may better appeal to some people especially if you would like to keep it in a living room.
I haven't tried the Douni. But from what I can gather, it's basically the same as the Dreamegg D3, which I have reviewed. I imagine the manufacturer is selling the units to different third party sellers to rebrand how they want to and sell on Amazon - a common occurrence with cheap tech these days in my experience.
Hello Ethan, thank you for this video. Is there any machine you would recommend for masking dog barks? My neighbour's have them on the balcony and they wake me up every night. Thank you in advance :)
You're welcome. Unfortunately, I don't know of one that has a specific noise that works well with dogs. They are just so loud, it's hard to block them out! I imagine earplugs would be the best bet really.
Thank you very much for this review. I am finding it impossible to find out if my preferred choice, the Lectrofan comes with a three prong UK/Irish plug. I can't plug it into my plugged in laptop every night with a USB cable. Or can it use a phone charger with UK plug. I am a technophobe and just want something I can plug directly into wall. Desperate to block our bass from next door and would very much appreciate your response. Greetings from Dublin!
You're welcome! I've bought both the classic and the Evo when I've been in the UK, and both times they came in a box with a UK three prong plug, as well as an adaptor for the EU if I remember rightly. So you should be fine. On another note, you can buy three prong plugs with USB outlets pretty cheaply, so then you can plug in your devices to the wall even if they only have a USB cable.
If you play white noise loudly in the room you are in, then it's possible it will block out the pump noise. You'd need to experiment with the volume, positioning, and track choice though and there's no guarantee it will block it all out. You can use it during the daytime if you like - you just need to be able to tolerate white noise!
Great video. My only suggestion is that you lower the volume of your bumper in between the products. The level of your voice is rather low, so I have to up the volume to hear you, then the music comes in and blasts a bit. Other than that, great work.
Thanks for that! I've paid attention to that point in subsequent videos that have bumpers, as you're not the first to mention it. I appreciate the advice though:-)
Hi Ethan…. Thanks for all your reviews, they’re very helpful. Can you please advise me, I’m trying to find the machine that offers the most nature sounds. I know that the Sound + Sleep has a wide variety but it’s a bit of an ugly brick with the cheap looking shiny buttons. I was considering the Lumie luxe, it can do a lot but a couple of reviews said that the speaker quality isn’t good in relative to the £200 price tag. I’m considering the Yogasleep dreamcenter or duet as the sounds are quite nice. Hatch baby rest is another possibility but I can’t find the Hatch restore in the UK and the same goes for the Loftie clock unfortunately. I’m really looking for rainforest sounds and tropical birds. What do you think Ethan? can you advise me pls on which is best for nature sound inc speaker quality. Perhaps you know of some I haven’t mentioned. Thanks.
Hi Charlie. You're very welcome. I know what you mean about the Sound+Sleep - the design is starting to look a bit dated, but it does have a good selection of sounds. Honestly, if you're looking for something that specific - just forest and birds, I would be tempted to get a decent Bluetooth speaker and use an app on your phone. That way you can try lots of different ones until you find one that has the best nature sounds. If you have a smart speaker, you could also use that to play longer recordings of nature sounds. However, if you're looking for a white noise machine specifically, then really it's difficult to suggest one with great nature sounds as they all have shortish loops and a limited number of sounds. The Hatch restore is good, as you say, if you can get it. Of the machines I've reviewed recently, I'm not sure I'd recommend any as having such good forest sounds it's worth buying it just for that. You'd be paying £30-100 just for 2-3 minutes of sound.
I don't think any of them are specifically better for that particular noise. But at a guess, I'd say one with deeper pink and brown noise if the lift sounds have a deep rumble to them.
I've been on the hunt for the best Brown/pink Noise machine. I tried the Lectrofan, per your recommendation, but after a few weeks, it began having a strange clicking sound and some very off putting noises that woke me up in the night. (I've since read about this on Amazon, as it is apparently common). Do you have a recommendation for someone who just wants the deep brown noise similar to what I got with the Lectrofan? I also need volume control so the Dohm is out. Thank you for all of your reviews!
I'm very sorry to hear that Julie. Were you able to get your money back or a replacement? I would start there if possible, as the device works really well when you don't get a dud! But equally, I can understand why you might be put off that brand now after a bad experience. I don't know any that only have deep brown noise, and it's rare that they have more than just two or three deeper white noise variations. Your best bet might be an app, or UA-cam if you don't mind playing through a mobile device and/or speaker.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I don't mind having other options for sounds. I just want one that has good brown noise, as many are just high pitched white noise (like the hatch). I looked into the dreamegg d3 but a ton of amazon reviews say they just stopped working after a few weeks. Lectrofan has me nervous of this happening again.
Hello Ethan Great, constructive review - I'm new to this and need the kind of machine that 'masks' phone conversation from my end so a nosey neighbour cannot listen in to the conversation. They (neighbour) basically stand the other side of a party internal wall every time my phone rings or i make a call - i have to leave the room to get any privacy. I've recently started contract work as an remote adviser and can sometimes convey sensitive information during a phone-call to clients. I need to be in front of my pc so leaving the room isn't an option. Which of these machines will 'mask' MY conversation from eavesdroppers? Thanks
Hi, you could use any of them really, as whether it does what you want or not isn't a specific feature of some machines and not of others. The problem is that the person you are speaking to might also hear the white noise, depending on how you have the audio and mic set up. I'd try the LectroFan Evo though as it has a good range of white noise, so you experiment and try to find a sound that helps mask your voice, but doesn't irritate you or the person on the end of the phone.
Hello! I can only afford a budget machine, but hope to find one with nature sounds (crickets, brook, in particular). These past 3 nights, I've tried Homedics Soundspa Portable. I like the "warm summer night" sounds, but it's short loop and has that whirring fan sound that became slightly annoying on day 3. Is there anything new and affordable out there? The iHome Zenergy was not so great. Wishing you all a good night's sleep!
Hi Karen, have you tried the Dreamegg D3, or is that out of your budget? You can see my individual review of that on here: ua-cam.com/video/SQ-AOzuBKEU/v-deo.html The problem with the really low cost machines is that they usually do have short loops and/or bad speaker quality. So my advice if you want to spend under $20 is to not bother with a machine and use an App instead (assuming you don't mind using your phone to play the sounds).
@@nosleeplessnights1 Good morning and thank you, I really didn't expect a reply so soon! I checked your video of the DreamEgg. Crickets are my favorite, you mention they are a bit shrill on this device. It is available in store near me, so I'll give a listen before purchase. Re. Using phone, there are often hiccups and found myself getting up turn app on/off, change a phone settings, etc, especially when using meditation apps such as Calm, Andrew Johnson (whom I love). It may be the phone, or the user. ;-) Thank you for your response!
You're welcome. The Dreamegg is a good choice. Please note that the rechargeable Avantek is no longer available. The orginal Avantek is still a good option though, as long as you don't mind not having an internal battery.
Hi, just started my search for a white noise machine and your video gives a great roundup. Just on a side note, am wondering what is your take on white noise machines affecting cognitive functions (memory d concentration) and any long term effects especially for infants. Am aware that the volume has to be at safe levels but a cursory look at the research yields mixed results. Much appreciated!
Hi Marc, thanks for the compliment. I know what you mean - the research is a little confusing at times. But it does seem apparent that it's best not to play it too loudly, for too long and too close to infants. I think those seem to be the three main points to always keep in mind, at a minimum.
I got the dreamegg one a few months ago, and loved it. And then it stopped working on about the 3rd day of use. So disappointed. It's really a drag that we have so few reliable products.
That is disappointing. Did you get a replacement? The Dreamegg team are usually quite responsive in my experience. And 3 days should warrant a replacement or money back.
No, you can only have one sound at once. That's only a useful feature if the device has options like rain, birds, crickets, thunder etc. The Evo just doesn't have those, so there is nothing to play simultaneously.
I had a radio with nature sounds and the loops were annoyingly short to the point you can not sleep. I wish i knew the logic behind these machines design.
Something to keep in mind, the mind can identify patterns extremely well(survival) even in our sleep. The key advantage to the marpac is the non repeating full bodied white noise. Without a better speaker you can't get the low end waves that the marpac can achieve. The white noise is much richer than the others.
Hi K, I agree that the white noise machines with a real fan inside them do have something none of the others have. If it had a few more options, such as volume adjustment and timers, I'd be much more positive about it. That's why I liked the Snooz so much, which I reviewed after I did this video. It's just a shame it's so expensive because otherwise the balance of real fan and extra features is great.
@@kato1kalin I think it probably is the Marpac. The company merged with Yogasleep, so now they removed the word Marpac and just call it Dohm. The two speed version is similar to the model in my review, just with two speeds as the name suggests! I had one before, and found it gives more flexibility to adjust the sound and volume. I'd still like to see more options in future models, particularly more fan speed options as the Snooz has. That one has 10 volume settings, which is essentially just 10 fan speed settings. I'm sure they could do the same with the Dohm.
@@kato1kalinYou have a good point there, brain easily recognises patterns and in some low quality electronic noise machines you can hear click where the loops attach to each other. There are some great loopless noise Android apps where you can't detect repeating loops because it continously generates noise, no loops. "Noise Wall" by Mynio Tech being one of them. Highly recommended.
Dude thanks for this !!! My buddy used to have a super old antique “ Air machine “ that was literally just a metal cylinder with 1 button / 1 fan sound / 1 volume haha…. The most basic thing ever was an absolute treasure, looks like these came a long way
I really really like these washing machine sounds on UA-cam. Seriously one of the most relaxing background sounds to me. As weird as this is, the sound of someone distantly vacuuming will put me in the best sleepy mode.
Hi, are any of these of any use for the living room? Impact noise from the flat above is awful. Would be nice to relax and chat with wife or watch tv without booming steps distraction
Thanks you for this review. 2 months I got the Evo based off this review and it's worked out better than I expected. If you ever make another in depth review for something like sleep masks, I would be one happy person;) Seriously though, this video helped a lot.
That's great to hear! I'm always happy to know a video was useful, and the viewer actually liked the product they got from my recommendation:-) I've been thinking about doing a sleep mask comparison for ages actually. Not sure I'll get around to it this year, but it's on the to-do list!
I was young in the 50`s. Slept in the basement. Just outside the door the water heater was old and boiled loudly. Believe it or not I grew use to it. Ha Ha/
Great review! Thank you so much for going over a lot of the sounds on each machine. Very helpful. It really shows the range of sounds available, and which I wouldn’t bother with (some of those “nature” sounds on UA-cam white noise videos really sound like a toilet that is continually running or sizzling bacon.) Very, very helpful in my decision on which white noise machine to get. That sound + sleep sounds interesting, with so many choices, and I love that it has the option to adjust ambient sound. I actually have a Marpac, which I find loud enough for me. Too loud, actually. I just don’t like that it only has the one sound option, and only 2 volume options. Anyway thanks again for the great thorough review. Hope you got all of those machines donated to you!
Hi there. Thanks for the positive feedback - I really appreciate, and I'm happy to hear the video was useful. I agree about a lot of sounds that are recorded not being particularly good. The other day I was in the woods where there was some beautiful birdsong that I loved. I had the thought that it would be interesting for people who really love nature sounds to get a reasonable microphone and record a place where they actually went in person and felt especially happy and relaxed. Then they could play their own audio at night that would help transport them back to that place while lying in bed relaxing. Anyway, as for the white noise machines, I agree it's a shame the Marpac (now YogaSleep) devices had no volume control. There is a more modern device with an internal fan that does have volume controls - the Snooz. You can find a video of it here on my channel. The only problem is that it's twice as expensive!
@@nosleeplessnights1 that’s a great idea about recording ones own nature sounds. I might try that. I have small birds and live in a big city, downtown. One of my birds lived in a home a couple of blocks from the beach before she came to me, so I play ocean sounds for her near her cage to try to help her sleep to mask city sounds. The ones I’ve found on UA-cam often have bird noises, which trigger birds (and ads.) So that’s a great idea to go out to the beach at night and record my own!
This is great information... I’m such a light sleeper .. I’ve come to the conclusion I need a fan or white noise. Started my search for a fan that doubles as white noise but most are sold as “quiet”. Now need to decide on one from your video! I will use your link. 🙂🙂
Thanks Melanie, both for the compliment and decision to use my link - both are very much appreciated! Yes, it's strange that just when you want a noisy fan, many are made to be quiet these days! A larger and cheaper, not very well made one is more likely to be noisy, but also more likely to break in less time. Or maybe not - I had an old fan that lasted for years! Hopefully a white noise machine will work well for you though:-)
I've had good experience with binaural frequencies (423 hz especially), for sleep and relaxation purposes. Do any of these machine include some similar frequency in their white noises? P.S.: Least to say, good review. Really helps me in deciding which features are best for me :D
I was thinking the Sound+Sleep would be an excellent choice since it gets louder due to external noise, but what if my alarm clock goes off and I sleep through? Oops.
It doesn't increase the volume so much that you wouldn't hear an alarm set loudly. If the alarm is quiet and the machine volume is already high, then maybe it could be an issue...
Thanks for the great review with links to purchase and even time stamp for each. Only wish the music volume in between each was much, much lower in volume... :-)
If so, I would advise getting a better smoke detector! Mine are extremely loud, and there is no way a white noise machine would stop me from hearing it in the bedroom.
I’ve slept with rain or ocean sounds since the early 90s. Used to be a cd on a nice amp with full range tower speakers with 15” subs. Now, I use a Sonos 5.1 system & surround sound mixed mp3 files on repeat. I never understood these little boxes. They just sound cheap. Having full range audio from speakers around the room is far superior. Most of the time these machines have very short tracks that have super noticeable looping points. Hard pass.
If you're an adult listening to white noise and have the money and environment to install such a high-quality speaker system in your room, then sure, there isn't a white noise machine on the planet that will come anywhere close to the audio you can reproduce through your speakers. Many people use a small sound machine in an infant or young child's room though, so installing a Sonos 5.1 system in a one year old's bedroom probably isn't on a parent's to-do list. It's also not advisable to play audio loudly to children, which is one reason some manufacturers intentionally keep the speaker size small. It would be nice if they were all small, but still sound good and have long loops, so that's one point where I do agree with your criticism. And then there are people who don't want WiFi or Bluetooth in their bedroom, which many (though not all nowadays) white noise machines cater to. Then there's the flexibility to quickly move them from one room to another, or take them with you when travelling. Packing a whopping great big Sonos speaker in a suitcase would be tricky! So yes, you're right in that it's possible to have much, much better audio if you put your mind to it. But little white noise machines meet a range of niche needs.
@@nosleeplessnights1 we have a Bose Soundlink BT speaker for the bathroom, and that is our travel speaker. Easily fits in my backpack & has decent quality sound for its size.
@@dinkyvision I haven't used that model, but I can imagine it's a good portable option. And I'm sure if Bose ever made a white noise machine it would be better than most! Perhaps that's another reason people are sometimes disappointed by the audio quality of white noise machines - they are typically made by much smaller companies that don't have decades of experience and huge budgets when compared to the likes of Bose, Sony, Apple, Sennheiser. From time to time in my reviews and comments I hint that we're all waiting for one of those companies to put their expertise into more sleep products. I don't think anyone is listening to little old me though...
So I think it's clear that these are not actually noise canceling, they're noise suppression. They can make noise in an attempt to mask the other noise by being louder than the other noises. That is the opposite of noise cancellation. That is noise addition.
That's one with of looking at it, yes. No manufacturer claims they have noise cancelling tech in them though. It's more of a casual language people use to describe the way they work. They don't even have to be louder per se - it's more about masking noise with a noise that's more consistent and that you enjoy the sound of, and ultimately control.
@Allison Sulouff The loudest one is Lectrofan classic. I have tried at least 10 different ones. I live in a very loud apartment with annoying neighbours, leaf blowers, etc... I went through a tonne of white noise machines. I have to replace the cord to my Lectrofan but that one still works and been using it every single night until the cord got frayed. Now I'm looking for another one because my neighbours are driving me nuts!! The cheaper ones aren't usually as loud. At least not for my living situation.
Thank you for your review this is so helpful. I'm thinking about getting the Sound+Sleep, but I'm curious which one do you think is the best for external noises (loudest)?
You're welcome Denicia - good to know it was helpful. The Sound+Sleep is a great choice and pretty loud comparatively. But the LectroFan Evo is louder I think, though in a bedroom they would both do a good job of blocking out noise at louder volume levels.
I live in a student accommodation and drunk guys play very loud music upstairs and knock on doors at midnight. Which device do you think would be the best for me? (I probably need the one that makes things quietest cause I'm a hard sleeper)
That's a tricky one. I'd suggest one with a headphone jack to create a better barrier as all that impact noise is hard to block out with white noise in the room. Maybe try the Evo as that has a headphone jack. You could also just download a free app on your phone and try it with headphones first before investing in a white noise machine.
Hi, I live in a condo and need a machine that will help my neighbors sleep. We have an infant in the bedroom who is up at night crying so I need something that will help the neighbors in the next apartment and the one downstairs not hear the cries. What do you suggest?
Hi Pat, that's very considerate of you as a neighbor. Have they actually mentioned anything, or are you anticipating them having trouble sleeping? Some people are better at sleeping through noise than others, and it may not even be a problem. If you have spoken to them, and already offered to get them a machine, then I think any of the first few would be fine. It depends on what they enjoy listening to at night, so it's hard to say what would work best for them. Perhaps ask them if they know if they like listening to white noise, fan sounds or nature sounds and then choose one from there.
Can you please be my neighbour? I can't believe there are still people as considerate as you are! My life has turned into hell since my neighbours escaped from the zoo and moved upstairs. If you were my neighbour, I would be perfectly fine because I would know you are actually concerned I might be disturbed and sometimes that's what exactly a disturbed neighbour wants. God bless!
I'm autistic and I can't live without these. I have one, about the size of an NHL hockey puck White Noise Sound Machine Model: DWN-0018. It uses the oblong Samsung charger. I love it.
@@nosleeplessnights1 yes a very decent variety. You have your 'ocean' and 'fan' sounds, couple of melodies, and some nature sounds. All in all very good for such a small guy.
Guys, this stuff simply WORKS. End of discussion. My problem is getting addicted to it. I now feel like I need to take that with me when I travel and pretty much have it on all the time. Another issue that I have is that I sleep way to hard. It feels like if there is a burglary happening, I won't hear anything because I am sleeping like a baby.
Hi Raul, I can relate to the first point. If I don't use earplugs or listen to something to block sound, I just can't sleep unless I'm utterly exhausted!
Great reviews. I can't help but notice the Big Red Rooster is entirely white. You would think they would have made it red for marketing purposes - or at least have a logo of a red rooster! ;-) Thanks for taking the time to do these reviews - very helpful.
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I agree, and have joked about that a couple of times. Maybe adding the logo to the device would have pushed the price up. Who knows!
May be moving to a condo. An audible light rail electric transit train runs by. Thought in case it's irritating I'd consider a white noise machine. Then I remembered my laptop IS a w.n.m.! I have tinnitus&used to play electronic w.n. + waterfalls tracks together as my fave sounds to effectively mask ringing of ears. I got so used to the ringing, I ceased needing w.n. But might need it again for the train. W/long extension cord for my good desktop speakers, I can easily put my w.n. where ever I want it. Laptops as an alternative to machines.
Yes, that's a fair point. Any device that actually plays white noise will do the trick if you can set it up in a way that doesn't disturb your sleep. It's one of the reasons I published a few white noise videos on my channel, so people can just play them directly from UA-cam if they want to!
Hi Which device would be best for loud hammer sounds and metal clanging. I’m on the fifth floor but i still hear it really loud It starts at 7am, would the sound + sleep one be a good option it’s selective option is it loud enough? Thank you
Hi It depends on how you are hearing the sounds. If they are coming from outside the window, then any device might help if it has reasonable volume. If it's coming from inside your building, then it might not help as much as you'd hope for.
Unfortunately none of them will be able to block that kind of noise completely, and you would probably need the volume so loud to have any chance of masking the barking that it would be unpleasant to listen to! You could perhaps try one with a headphone jack, such as the Evo. But I would only even think about trying that if your normal headphones and music help block out the dogs. My advice would be to do some research into how to block sound through the window, such as installing a double glazing screen window and using acoustic caulk to block even the smallest of gaps in the window frame.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thanks for the tips! I found a site that makes "indow window inserts" that fit over your existing window and blocks out noise, so I'm looking into this. I just wish there were a less expensive route.
I came here looking for info since i struggle to sleep.. but this video actually relaxed me, hell no im not buying anything i found what i was looking for 👏👏👏
Your not the first person to make me think I should do an 8 hour video in which I just talk in a really monotonous way about white noise machines! It wouldn't do much good for my income, but if I can bore the world to sleep, I guess it would be good for the soul at least...
That's a totally valid question, and one that many people ask. The number one reason is simply to not have to use your phone, especially if you have battery issues or you want the white noise in a kid's room and the signal won't reach the speaker. Maybe also ease of use in simply hitting a button and it turns on. But sure, if you already have a good speaker and can get an app you like, don't bother with a machine and save yourself some money:-)
It was kind of you to reply and I based my purchase on the advice you provided! I'll subscribe to your channel too, thanks and take care!@@nosleeplessnights1
Thanks for this video! I had no idea there was a mini sound machine! I use a sound machine every night an I'm getting ready to travel so deff buying a letrofan micro 2 it will be great not having to pack up my big sound machine!
You're very welcome Erin. I'm glad the video provided some new options for you, and I hope that one works out well if you do decide to get it. It's definitely considerably smaller than most standard white noise machines.
Smart speakers are definitely worth considering as the speaker quality is often better, and you have the convenience of voice activation. Some people just don't want a smart speaker in their bedroom, or don't want one at all. If you don't mind, then by all means use that instead.
Your evaluations are good, but what's missing is any sense of obsolescence. How long will any of the devices you reviewed last? One month? A couple of weeks? What goes wrong with any of them over time? No answer.
You're absolutely right, and I apologize for not addressing the long-term durability and potential issues that might arise with these white noise machines in enough depth. I'll definitely consider this in my future reviews, especially when I focus on a single product and have more time to consider more factors when choosing them. To explain more about this point though, there are some fundamental difficulties in addressing obsolescence with white noise machines. If I state that a particular device I owned lasted for one year before developing a fault on one of the soundtracks, then that's just one person's experience. It doesn't mean the entire batch that were manufactured at the same time in the same factory will develop the same specific fault in the same time frame. Having said that, I do sometimes highlight how flimsy a device feels in other categories, such as sleep headphones where you can sometimes see thin cables connecting at probable stress points. But since white noise machines are housed inside solid casings, it's not easy to predict how robust a device may be over time. They also tend to sit on a shelf or desk rather than being handled a lot, so any visible weak points are again harder to judge. Furthermore, I've used, tested, and reviewed these products for many years, and only one has developed a fault - and only after two years. So in my experience, it's not a common problem. On the other hand, I spend a lot of time reading other peoples' reviews, particularly on Amazon to get a feel for what other customers say (assuming you can believe all the reviews there...) so I know that of course some people do get devices that develop faults over time. Perhaps I've just been lucky. I think it's likely the case that some devices are faulty when sent, or soon after, as is the case with many electronics - particularly cheaper electronics. So it's more of a lottery rather than a case of me saying "the LectroFan is guaranteed to last one year, the Avantek three months, the Dreamegg two months." Most of them come with guarantees and warranties too, which is something I will remember to point out in the future. In answer to the specific timeframes you mentioned, I don't think any of them have a high likelihood of breaking within a couple of weeks or one month unless there is a manufacturing error, something goes wrong in transit, or you're simply unlucky, in which case you should be able to get a refund or replacement. And in terms of what goes wrong with them, well, some people say they simply stop working, or the soundtracks sometimes have interference, for example. In more recent reviews, I sometimes point out that ambient tracks may have a kind of white noise in the background, which I'm not sure should be there. Or if you turn the volume up too high, the speaker distorts with tracks like thunder and rain. But those issues I think are more likely due to the quality of the device rather than a unique fault developing. Once again, thanks for the feedback. I'm always glad to hear criticisms of my videos as it helps me improve them and hopefully be more helpful in the future:-)
According to their website, the white noise of the Yogasleep/Marpac models is actually pink noise: While we call it “white noise” because that’s the most commonly used industry term, our Dohm products are actually creating pink noise. If you sample white noise, brown noise, and pink noise, you will quickly hear that actual "white noise” is annoying to your ear and not conducive to sleep!
Hi Orlando. It's hard to pinpoint which machines have which noise color sometimes, because they seem to use different descriptions. But I can see what they mean, as I personally tend to listen to deeper sounding noise rather than the more intense options when a machine has a variety.
Please help. My upstairs neighbor walks around all hours of the night, I also hear his phone conversations. Which machine do you recommend to muffle out thumping vibration noise? I'll use a link if you have one. Thanks in advance......Lack of sleep from careless neighbor is affecting my health in many ways. Please help.
Hi Norm. Unfortunately, reducing the noise from neighbors who live above you isn't easy. Personally, I'd go with earplugs first, either with or without white noise in addition to help a bit. If you search online you can find plenty of websites that discuss home improvement techniques for noise coming from above, but it tends to involve a fair bit of work and/or money. Other things that might help are hanging some material up there, and putting more material and objects in the bedroom in general to help absorb some sound waves bouncing around. To answer your question though, I think any have the potential to help distract you from listening to the neighbors, but if they are very loud, none of them will cut it out completely for you. I'd try the LectroFan as it's pretty loud and has a good range of white noise to choose from - either the Evo (if it's available) or the Lectrofan classic will work.
I love the review very helpful. I believe this will help by cancelling noise coming from me that scare my neighbors every night.. I scream out in my sleep sometimes I even sleep talk they think I'm posses but I don't have the money to buy the machine because I live in Africa specifically Nigeria. Subscribed already
Hi ble ble Glad the review was helpful. To be honest, I don't think it would help much in your situation anyway. To drown out the noise you make, you would need to have it so loud, and right next to an adjoining wall, that the extra sound would probably annoy them just as much. And it is unlikely to block out the sound of screaming. I think you would have a better long-term outcome if you tried some self-help techniques for sleep talking and nightmares, if that's what is happening. If you can see a doctor, that might help to get a diagnosis. But if not, there are lots of good websites with techniques for relaxation before going to bed and other steps you can take which might help reduce how disrupted your sleep is. In some cases, just spending some time before going to sleep trying to put your mind at ease and in a relaxed state can help. So if it were me, rather than spending money on a machine which probably won't help, I'd look at free ways to tackle the root of the problem. And in this case, information is key:-) All the best!
Very good video, I hope you can make a new one updated for 2025. Do you know any device that uses the microphone not just to adjust volume but more smartly to detect noise and produce the ideal counter when needed? AI progress could enable that...
Thanks, I really appreciate the positive feedback! I don't know of any white noise machine that does that. What you describe is essentially active noise cancellation, which is more in the realm of noise cancelling headphones. There are many excellent headphones that do that, but comfort in bed and battery life tends to be an issue. As for the updated version, it's been on my mind for a very long time to do and hopefully I will in the next year. It takes me a very, very long time to do these kind of multi product comparisons, so they keep getting pushed down my to-do list! In the meantime, I did update the written comparison on my website not long ago. It contains a roundup of all the white noise machines I've used in the last couple of years, so you might find that helpful. I wanted to convert it to video, but I haven't had time. Here it is: www.nosleeplessnights.com/best-white-noise-machine-reviews/
That's true - white noise can help mask the annoyance of tinnitus. I have tinnitus so I know it masks the noise, even though it's not the reason I use white noise as my tinnitus isn't so bad that it disturbs me really.
I don’t know what I would do without honest reviews like this. We need more people like you in the world. Thanks for making the world a better place!
Thank you for your very kind words Cenk. I really appreciate the positive feedback!
so do these devices only "add" noise to mask the real noise? I always hoped there'd be some secret technology that would actually subtract sound or make it disappear entirely..
@@slaveNo-4028 They do add noise to mask the real noise. The idea is that the constant sound is better than intermittent sound, or simply just more relaxing than an annoying external noise.
He's doing a public service.
Thank you for this review. This was very well done. You’ve helped me decide which device is right for me.
You're very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful, and thanks for taking the time to say so, as it's always encouraging to hear:-)
This video is a few years old, but I just heard about white noise machines.I have a neighbour who snores so loud I can hear it through the wall and it's driving me insane! I have to sleep with ear plugs every night, but now my ears won't breathe during the night and they get itchy. This is very helpful so I can hear what sounds these machines include.
It is indeed a bit old now, but most of the devices are still available. I would also still rate the LectroFan Evo very highly if I did the video again today! Good luck combatting the snoring. Some deep pink or brown noise should hopefully help.
Sleep deprivation due to my neighbor/landlord letting his dog bark for 20-30 min in the middle of the night and early morning brought me here. Thank you for your review, pretty sure it’s going to save my life
Oh, that must be difficult. You might find white noise isn't the right thing if the dogs are extremely loud. Have you tried earplugs, or white noise with headphones in?
Oh, jeez. I feel your pain. I live in an apartment and I have to deal with dogs barking across the hall and also downstairs. I love dogs. But, I can't stand owners who don't train their pets.
These people shouldn't be allowed to have animals. I've had the same issue with my neighbors before. Only absolutely terrible people allow that kind of thing to happen, plain and simple.
Thank you! My roommates are up late and the LectroFanEvo seems to be the best choice for me. Excellent review!
Thanks Ben, I appreciate the positive feedback. I hope the Evo works out well for you.
Thank you for this clear concise and detailed description. Your presentation is a pleasure to listen to. Love that British accent!
Thanks Anne! I always appreciate some positive feedback. And it's nice to know my accent is tolerable:-)
A brilliant review.If only other reviews would be as clear and in depth as this one. Brilliant 10/10
Thanks for the very kind words Robert!
We used to love the Dohm, but they are now owned by a company named Yogasleep and they started using cheaper internals. Our last model was about 10 years old before it started making a clicking noise. The new one never really worked right on the low setting and high had a very subtle rattle. After about a year, it started screaming, suggesting a bearing went out. We're going with a SNOOZ instead since it uses the same concept and looks like it uses higher quality components.
Hi. I can't comment on that as I haven't taken then apart to check, and there is nothing on their website (obviously) about using cheaper components. However, I recently played an original Marpac and a new Yogasleep model, and they sound the same to me. Having said that, I do agree that the Snooz is very good. It's considerably more expensive, and annoying that some features are only accessible via the app, but it is better in general I think. I have a video of the Snooz here in case you didn't see it: ua-cam.com/video/YAwev6ZN_G4/v-deo.html
Thanks for your review, it is very helpful! I find your video production professional, nice calm voice and good information. Also like the tune in between the products as well. Keep it up the good work! By the way: I will make sure to use one of your Amazon links when I decide to purchase one (leaning towards #1 for now).
Hi Benny! Thank so much for the positive feedback and kind words - I really appreciate it! Thanks also for thinking of using my links. Please note that some of my links now go to the soundofsleep website, which is the manufacturer of the Lectrofan and Sound+Sleep range. I have a promo deal with them, so you can get them for a better price.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thanks for your help Ethan! I live in the Netherlands, so I will have to order it from the UK probably. No problem, I will certainly use your link when I do decide to order it.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I think you might be right. I actually prefer the LectroFan Classic. It's a bit cheaper and the speaker points straight up. Also from some other reviews they say the Classic sound quality is slightly better. Quick question: Do you happen to have an Amazon link (UK) for the Classic or can I just use the one for Evo? I'd be happy to use that link. Thanks!
I think I found the link for the Classic ua-cam.com/video/XzPTJozXjZ4/v-deo.html thanks again!
Sorry, I missed these comments for some reason. Thanks for digging out the link though - I really appreciate that:-)
Very helpful video, thank you! We are planning a family trip this summer and I’m trying to find a way to negate snoring, since we’ll all be sharing a room.
You're welcome, I'm happy to hear it was helpful. To be honest, if you're sleeping next to a person snoring, a white noise machine is unlikely to help much. Perhaps if you sleep in separate beds with a bit of space between them, and put the machine in between you at head height, it might help a little. But if it's loud snoring, you'll still hear it and then just end up with two loud noises in the room instead of one. You might be better off getting some decent earplugs and/or using noise-cancelling headphones. Ideally, the person snoring would take some steps to reduce it for everyone else's sake if it's possible.
Excellent video! 😃👍 I have to add that I also have several white noise and nature sound apps downloaded on my phone but unless you're listening with headphones, they're not loud enough to drown out external noise. I have to have white noise playing the entire night because my neighbours are so loud! We also had to endure night road works! I have personally owned at least 10 if not more various types of white noise machines. Some are better than others. You need constant noise to drown out outside noise, some nature sounds are only good if you're in a quiet environment. I personally like rain sounds but I have been known to use multiple white noise machines for different neighbours on either side of the wall! 😩 The cheaper ones with external batteries aren't loud enough.
Thanks, glad you liked it. I agree with every point you make there. Apps are great, but you need headphones or a speaker. And constant noise is better than nature sounds for sure, with the exception of waterfalls and rain which can also be pretty good.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I agree. I just bought another white noise machine that arrived yesterday and one more on its way! 😁 I really like rain sounds. I mainly bought a white noise machine to drown out outside noise. I can't live without it anymore! I wish I bought one decades earlier. Without it, my neighbours would probably get murdered. I'm really annoyed by other people's noise. I use a combination of white noise machine and fan sounds on my phone to drown out neighbours on various sides of the wall. 😞 Living in an apartment is the worst!
I feel you pain, a very difficult past 11mths & still trying new coping techniques & tools. Wish I was able to move.
Even when I am awake I like to have some background noise...when winter comes and the air conditioner gets turned off that silence is strange...I have needed to get one of these for years
I was literally thinking the same thing this week, as the air con finally going off has meant our dog is waking up at 6am when the garbage trucks come by! And he in turn wakes me up. Time to test white noise on the dog I think...
Trying to decide if I should buy one for college. I never had one but so many people swear by it and I feel like with one or two roommate and lots of studying it could be very useful. Thanks for all these reviews
You're welcome Louisa! As long as they don't share a room with you, a device like this could help mask noise they make. You could always test how much you find it helps you concentrate first with a phone app or some white noise on UA-cam. I have three white noise videos on my channel you could listen to for a while before deciding whether to get a dedicated machine or not.
@@nosleeplessnights1 My first year I'll be sharing the same dorm room with one or two girls. So, maybe it won't even help my first year. I'll check out those white noise videos. Thank you so much! This is very good help :)
In that case, I would only get one with a headphone jack so you can listen privately. Playing white noise in a shared room is probably not going to go down very well unless they happen to love white noise too, and at the same time you do. And if you are going to use headphones, I would just save money and use an app on your phone or play white noise on your computer. If you're listening to it during the daytime, I personally don't see a reason in your case to buy a new piece of tech when you probably already have a device more than capable of playing white noise:-)
Thank you so much for this, lacking sleep for years and extremely light sleeper.... I am going insane and it's ruining my day-mood as well.
You're welcome. I hope you manage to find a solution and sleep better.
Thank you so much!
I bought my HoMedics WNM, 2 years ago and works... AMAZING!
I was looking for some videos (I want my friends with resting problems can enjoy a relaxing rest as I do) and BOOM! I found this treasure... THANK YOU!
Here in Mexico, don't exist mental health culture... That's why I only now about ONE brand, until today.
I love you reviews, comments and tips. Take care and see you soon!
You're welcome Ferny. Thank you also for your positive words - it's always very much appreciated. Muchas gracias y que tengas un lindo dia:-)
Excellent!
Going to order the first device you demonstrated. I'd been using my smart phone but decided to purchase a dedicated device in case I'm watching UA-cam at the time etc.
Thanks amen!
You're welcome James. I'm glad the video was useful, and I hope the Evo works out well for you.
Very good review and video. Straight to the point and good commentary.
Thanks Jack, I really appreciate the positive feedback!
Thanks for the great video. Please do consider playing all the sounds so it's easier to determine a suitable option before purchasing. :)
You're welcome. I play all the sounds in the individual reviews, which you can see on my channel if you browse for them. If I played all the sounds for all the machines in the comparison, it would turn it into a 30-40 minute video, which is a bit too long I think.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thanks for clarifying. I didn't realise each product had a separate video, which solves the issue. 😊
No problem. I hope you find what you're looking for. Keep in mind the Avantek is no longer sold, and the Dreamegg has an upgrade.
Have a look at my video on the Dreamegg D3 Pro instead if you liked either of those two in this video as it does the same and is better: ua-cam.com/video/8BmWYlcKoVQ/v-deo.html
I bought the 'LectroFan EVO, based on your review. Very pleased. Thanks.
You're welcome, and I'm glad to hear you like it.
Thanks tons for this! Do you know if these are good for tinnitus?
Some people say white noise helps. I'd test it out with a phone app or youtube on any speaker first. If that works for you, then these devices probably will too. The exception might be the ones with internal fans if you discover it's standard white noise you need rather than a gentle fan.
I wish I encounter more reviews like this. Amazing review
Thank you!
Awesome review. Very helpful :) Thanks so much
You're welcome Mandy, thanks for the positive words!
Great video! Thanks a lot. Does the LectroFan Micro 2 have the same cool "Whooop" transition sound as the other full size LectroFan models? Also do you have a referral link to purchase? Be happy to give you credit.
Hi! Thanks for the compliment:-) I don't believe it has a whoop noise transition - at least mine doesn't seem to. You can find links to buy them if you click 'more' below the video. Thanks for thinking of me that way - it's much appreciated.
Nice video really looking to buy one I'm a white noise person. Have you ever tried the brookstone soundmixer one I was curious about that.
I haven't tried it, no. I just took a look online and it seems interesting, so I'll add it to my to do list!
Great review!
Quick question, can you recommend a device for brown noise that can dampen my neighbour's bass?
They're up all night an always listening to music or the tv and their sound system, even on the lowest setting, puts out enough bass to come into our apartment, cutting right through earplugs and fans.
I think we need something large enough to have a speaker that can put out bassy brown noise without being turned all the way up as the intruding sounds aren't very loud, yet very persistent.
Sorry for the late reply, I've been away. Your best bet would be the LectroFan Evo or LectroFan Classic. Alternatively a good Bluetooth speaker / normal speakers and a free app would do the trick maybe. Bluetooth headphones with the brown noise right in your ears would also mask it very well.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thanks!
Hi Ethan, thank you so much for this video! It is very helpful
You're welcome Victoria, I'm glad to hear it was helpful:-)
Great review! Thank you so much! 👍🏻
You're welcome, thanks for the compliment:-)
This is exactly the video I needed, now that the neighbors are giving me a hard time in the early morning hours. I noticed that the white noise app I'm using on my phone doesn't mask the banging and stamping sounds that come through the thin walls. Do you think an actual machine could do the job, or should i look for a different alternative? P.S. i use ear plugs, too.
Good to know the video was useful! Honestly, impact noise like that is very hard to block out with white noise. And if it's really loud, you might find you need to play it very loudly to block out the noise, which in itself would be less pleasant to listen to probably. I would start by investigating whether you're using the best earplugs for you and getting a good fit. What type do you use exactly? What size, material and noise reduction rating do they have?
@@nosleeplessnights1 I use the Earfoams from "Sleeep", medium size. Do you have other recommendations? I will also investigate from my end.
@@sabinesaidy Looking on their website, it seems they list the noise reduction rating for two versions, but not the foam - saying only PPE earplugs have a rating. That doesn't seem to be the case in the US though, as many sleep earplugs have a NRR listed. This is the first time I've heard this, and I don't know which countries that rule applies to. So I would suggest trying at least one or two other foam earplugs, if that's the type you like. For smaller sizes, I recommend Mack's. You could try Mack's Ultra Soft, which I really like myself. They also have a slim fit and dreamgirl, which are also smaller. And if you want to explore other brands, I also like Howard Leight, Moldex, Ear Buddy, and Hearoes. Be careful with the size though as many of the ones they make are larger and meant for industrial use. That's one reason I often recommend the softer and small Mack's for sleep. I don't know where you're based, but at least one of those should be available in many countries. I'll be publishing a video in the next month or two about earplugs, so you could also look out for that as I'll talk about all of those brands (assuming I didn't mess up my footage and can't edit it!).
@@nosleeplessnights1 thanks a lot dear sir. I just found Mack's in Amazon NL and my sister will ship them to me soon (I live in Lebanon). Hope this will solve the problem, even for a bit. Your recommendations are highly appreciated and helpful. Looking fwd to your next videos.
Best x
You're welcome! I hope they help work a little better for you.
very helpful thank you. from another review also found this unit very interesting Douni Sleep Sound Machine, any thoughts? i would compare to Avantek but different less modern design that may better appeal to some people especially if you would like to keep it in a living room.
I haven't tried the Douni. But from what I can gather, it's basically the same as the Dreamegg D3, which I have reviewed. I imagine the manufacturer is selling the units to different third party sellers to rebrand how they want to and sell on Amazon - a common occurrence with cheap tech these days in my experience.
Hello Ethan, thank you for this video. Is there any machine you would recommend for masking dog barks? My neighbour's have them on the balcony and they wake me up every night. Thank you in advance :)
You're welcome. Unfortunately, I don't know of one that has a specific noise that works well with dogs. They are just so loud, it's hard to block them out! I imagine earplugs would be the best bet really.
Thank for this awesome review vidéo sir !!!
You're very welcome Kevin - glad you liked it.
Thank you very much for this review. I am finding it impossible to find out if my preferred choice, the Lectrofan comes with a three prong UK/Irish plug. I can't plug it into my plugged in laptop every night with a USB cable. Or can it use a phone charger with UK plug. I am a technophobe and just want something I can plug directly into wall. Desperate to block our bass from next door and would very much appreciate your response. Greetings from Dublin!
You're welcome! I've bought both the classic and the Evo when I've been in the UK, and both times they came in a box with a UK three prong plug, as well as an adaptor for the EU if I remember rightly. So you should be fine. On another note, you can buy three prong plugs with USB outlets pretty cheaply, so then you can plug in your devices to the wall even if they only have a USB cable.
Thanks for your introduction.
You're welcome, glad you liked it.
I wish that there was a sound machine that featured the sound of an oxygen concentrator, I find that sound to be very soothing.
If I ever find one, I'll let you know!
Thank you :-)
Hello. My neighbors backyard pool pump makes a loud/ annoying noise. Will this block out the noise OR is this mainly for sleeping? Thanks
If you play white noise loudly in the room you are in, then it's possible it will block out the pump noise. You'd need to experiment with the volume, positioning, and track choice though and there's no guarantee it will block it all out. You can use it during the daytime if you like - you just need to be able to tolerate white noise!
Great video. My only suggestion is that you lower the volume of your bumper in between the products. The level of your voice is rather low, so I have to up the volume to hear you, then the music comes in and blasts a bit. Other than that, great work.
Thanks for that! I've paid attention to that point in subsequent videos that have bumpers, as you're not the first to mention it. I appreciate the advice though:-)
@@nosleeplessnights1 but again, thank you for your hard work putting these together to help us.
WoW, 😂. Nip Nip Nip. Is there anything that’s absolutely perfect for you? Peace.
I use the White Noise app - I listen to the airplane travel sound ❤ enjoy !
Hi Ethan…. Thanks for all your reviews, they’re very helpful. Can you please advise me, I’m trying to find the machine that offers the most nature sounds. I know that the Sound + Sleep has a wide variety but it’s a bit of an ugly brick with the cheap looking shiny buttons. I was considering the Lumie luxe, it can do a lot but a couple of reviews said that the speaker quality isn’t good in relative to the £200 price tag. I’m considering the Yogasleep dreamcenter or duet as the sounds are quite nice. Hatch baby rest is another possibility but I can’t find the Hatch restore in the UK and the same goes for the Loftie clock unfortunately.
I’m really looking for rainforest sounds and tropical birds.
What do you think Ethan? can you advise me pls on which is best for nature sound inc speaker quality. Perhaps you know of some I haven’t mentioned. Thanks.
Hi Charlie. You're very welcome. I know what you mean about the Sound+Sleep - the design is starting to look a bit dated, but it does have a good selection of sounds. Honestly, if you're looking for something that specific - just forest and birds, I would be tempted to get a decent Bluetooth speaker and use an app on your phone. That way you can try lots of different ones until you find one that has the best nature sounds. If you have a smart speaker, you could also use that to play longer recordings of nature sounds.
However, if you're looking for a white noise machine specifically, then really it's difficult to suggest one with great nature sounds as they all have shortish loops and a limited number of sounds. The Hatch restore is good, as you say, if you can get it. Of the machines I've reviewed recently, I'm not sure I'd recommend any as having such good forest sounds it's worth buying it just for that. You'd be paying £30-100 just for 2-3 minutes of sound.
This was very helpful, thanks
You're welcome!
Which one is most suitable to cutoff sounds coming from lifts next door?
I don't think any of them are specifically better for that particular noise. But at a guess, I'd say one with deeper pink and brown noise if the lift sounds have a deep rumble to them.
I've been on the hunt for the best Brown/pink Noise machine. I tried the Lectrofan, per your recommendation, but after a few weeks, it began having a strange clicking sound and some very off putting noises that woke me up in the night. (I've since read about this on Amazon, as it is apparently common). Do you have a recommendation for someone who just wants the deep brown noise similar to what I got with the Lectrofan? I also need volume control so the Dohm is out. Thank you for all of your reviews!
I'm very sorry to hear that Julie. Were you able to get your money back or a replacement? I would start there if possible, as the device works really well when you don't get a dud! But equally, I can understand why you might be put off that brand now after a bad experience. I don't know any that only have deep brown noise, and it's rare that they have more than just two or three deeper white noise variations. Your best bet might be an app, or UA-cam if you don't mind playing through a mobile device and/or speaker.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I don't mind having other options for sounds. I just want one that has good brown noise, as many are just high pitched white noise (like the hatch). I looked into the dreamegg d3 but a ton of amazon reviews say they just stopped working after a few weeks. Lectrofan has me nervous of this happening again.
ASTI has very good customer service. They will take care of you.
Love the channel name 👌
Hello Ethan
Great, constructive review -
I'm new to this and need the kind of machine that 'masks' phone conversation from my end so a nosey neighbour cannot listen in to the conversation. They (neighbour) basically stand the other side of a party internal wall every time my phone rings or i make a call - i have to leave the room to get any privacy.
I've recently started contract work as an remote adviser and can sometimes convey sensitive information during a phone-call to clients. I need to be in front of my pc so leaving the room isn't an option. Which of these machines will 'mask' MY conversation from eavesdroppers?
Thanks
Hi, you could use any of them really, as whether it does what you want or not isn't a specific feature of some machines and not of others. The problem is that the person you are speaking to might also hear the white noise, depending on how you have the audio and mic set up. I'd try the LectroFan Evo though as it has a good range of white noise, so you experiment and try to find a sound that helps mask your voice, but doesn't irritate you or the person on the end of the phone.
Hello! I can only afford a budget machine, but hope to find one with nature sounds (crickets, brook, in particular). These past 3 nights, I've tried Homedics Soundspa Portable. I like the "warm summer night" sounds, but it's short loop and has that whirring fan sound that became slightly annoying on day 3. Is there anything new and affordable out there?
The iHome Zenergy was not so great.
Wishing you all a good night's sleep!
Hi Karen, have you tried the Dreamegg D3, or is that out of your budget? You can see my individual review of that on here: ua-cam.com/video/SQ-AOzuBKEU/v-deo.html
The problem with the really low cost machines is that they usually do have short loops and/or bad speaker quality. So my advice if you want to spend under $20 is to not bother with a machine and use an App instead (assuming you don't mind using your phone to play the sounds).
@@nosleeplessnights1 Good morning and thank you, I really didn't expect a reply so soon! I checked your video of the DreamEgg. Crickets are my favorite, you mention they are a bit shrill on this device. It is available in store near me, so I'll give a listen before purchase.
Re. Using phone, there are often hiccups and found myself getting up turn app on/off, change a phone settings, etc, especially when using meditation apps such as Calm, Andrew Johnson (whom I love). It may be the phone, or the user. ;-)
Thank you for your response!
thank-you for your review I'm going to buy the dream egg or the Ventech. Thank-you
You're welcome. The Dreamegg is a good choice. Please note that the rechargeable Avantek is no longer available. The orginal Avantek is still a good option though, as long as you don't mind not having an internal battery.
Hi, just started my search for a white noise machine and your video gives a great roundup. Just on a side note, am wondering what is your take on white noise machines affecting cognitive functions (memory d concentration) and any long term effects especially for infants. Am aware that the volume has to be at safe levels but a cursory look at the research yields mixed results. Much appreciated!
Hi Marc, thanks for the compliment. I know what you mean - the research is a little confusing at times. But it does seem apparent that it's best not to play it too loudly, for too long and too close to infants. I think those seem to be the three main points to always keep in mind, at a minimum.
@@nosleeplessnights1 thanks for the quick reply and will keep that in mind.. Do keep up the good work! Will go ahead and get lectrofan fan Evo.
I got the dreamegg one a few months ago, and loved it. And then it stopped working on about the 3rd day of use. So disappointed. It's really a drag that we have so few reliable products.
That is disappointing. Did you get a replacement? The Dreamegg team are usually quite responsive in my experience. And 3 days should warrant a replacement or money back.
Thanks for the help 💙
You're welcome Megan!
Thank you so much! Very helpful.
You're welcome!
I like a fan noise with some bass. Any recommendations? Thank you!
The Lectrofan Evo has the deepest fan sounds. Alternatively, a good Bluetooth speaker with lots of bass and a phone app works well.
I'm interested in LectroFan Evo, but can you play on it multiple sounds simultaneously like you can in the phone app "White Noise Generator"?
No, you can only have one sound at once. That's only a useful feature if the device has options like rain, birds, crickets, thunder etc. The Evo just doesn't have those, so there is nothing to play simultaneously.
Got the lectrofan
The classic or Evo? I hope you like it!
What’s the app which you demonstrated?
It's called 'white noise generator'. I believe it's only available for Android devices at the moment.
@@nosleeplessnights1 thank you
VERY GOOD VIDEO!
Thank you very much!
I had a radio with nature sounds and the loops were annoyingly short to the point you can not sleep. I wish i knew the logic behind these machines design.
Me too! My best guess is cost reduction. It does seem a shame that so many are built with just 30 second loops though.
It is really helped. Thx
Glad to hear it Hisham!
I started using one because of annoying noises outside.
But now I use it because it's too quiet at night without it!
Maybe you could wean yourself off with lower volume each night?
@@nosleeplessnights1 well I don't necessarily consider it to be a bad thing. I'm happy to continue using it 👍
Wow, same here, can't sleep when it's too quiet so I use my fan everyday
@@coolamericano I also use my fan but the winter is coming so its getting cold😢.
Something to keep in mind, the mind can identify patterns extremely well(survival) even in our sleep. The key advantage to the marpac is the non repeating full bodied white noise. Without a better speaker you can't get the low end waves that the marpac can achieve. The white noise is much richer than the others.
Hi K, I agree that the white noise machines with a real fan inside them do have something none of the others have. If it had a few more options, such as volume adjustment and timers, I'd be much more positive about it. That's why I liked the Snooz so much, which I reviewed after I did this video. It's just a shame it's so expensive because otherwise the balance of real fan and extra features is great.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I have a Dohm, it's just like the marpac but it's got two speed settings.
@@kato1kalin I think it probably is the Marpac. The company merged with Yogasleep, so now they removed the word Marpac and just call it Dohm. The two speed version is similar to the model in my review, just with two speeds as the name suggests! I had one before, and found it gives more flexibility to adjust the sound and volume. I'd still like to see more options in future models, particularly more fan speed options as the Snooz has. That one has 10 volume settings, which is essentially just 10 fan speed settings. I'm sure they could do the same with the Dohm.
@@kato1kalinYou have a good point there, brain easily recognises patterns and in some low quality electronic noise machines you can hear click where the loops attach to each other.
There are some great loopless noise Android apps where you can't detect repeating loops because it continously generates noise, no loops. "Noise Wall" by Mynio Tech being one of them. Highly recommended.
Dude thanks for this !!! My buddy used to have a super old antique “ Air machine “ that was literally just a metal cylinder with 1 button / 1 fan sound / 1 volume haha…. The most basic thing ever was an absolute treasure, looks like these came a long way
You're welcome Aaron. That antique machine sounds interesting...
I use a fan too lol it cancel sounds very well
I really really like these washing machine sounds on UA-cam. Seriously one of the most relaxing background sounds to me. As weird as this is, the sound of someone distantly vacuuming will put me in the best sleepy mode.
Hi Bonnie, it's good to hear from someone who likes those sounds, as not everyone finds them so relaxing.
Hi, are any of these of any use for the living room? Impact noise from the flat above is awful. Would be nice to relax and chat with wife or watch tv without booming steps distraction
In theory, yes. But to reduce the impact noise you hear, you would need to have it so loud that you probably wouldn't enjoy the TV or chat as much...
Great review, helped me decide what I wanted for my first sound machine !
Thanks, I'm really happy to hear the review was useful. Which one did you go for?
Thanks you for this review. 2 months I got the Evo based off this review and it's worked out better than I expected.
If you ever make another in depth review for something like sleep masks, I would be one happy person;)
Seriously though, this video helped a lot.
That's great to hear! I'm always happy to know a video was useful, and the viewer actually liked the product they got from my recommendation:-) I've been thinking about doing a sleep mask comparison for ages actually. Not sure I'll get around to it this year, but it's on the to-do list!
Yeah, how loud is that puppy? I need it swamp cooler loud... ha.
I was young in the 50`s. Slept in the basement. Just outside the door the water heater was old and boiled loudly. Believe it or not I grew use to it. Ha Ha/
Well, eventually we have to adapt to the noise in our environment if we can't change it, block it, or move house!
Great review! Thank you so much for going over a lot of the sounds on each machine. Very helpful. It really shows the range of sounds available, and which I wouldn’t bother with (some of those “nature” sounds on UA-cam white noise videos really sound like a toilet that is continually running or sizzling bacon.) Very, very helpful in my decision on which white noise machine to get. That sound + sleep sounds interesting, with so many choices, and I love that it has the option to adjust ambient sound. I actually have a Marpac, which I find loud enough for me. Too loud, actually. I just don’t like that it only has the one sound option, and only 2 volume options. Anyway thanks again for the great thorough review. Hope you got all of those machines donated to you!
Hi there. Thanks for the positive feedback - I really appreciate, and I'm happy to hear the video was useful. I agree about a lot of sounds that are recorded not being particularly good. The other day I was in the woods where there was some beautiful birdsong that I loved. I had the thought that it would be interesting for people who really love nature sounds to get a reasonable microphone and record a place where they actually went in person and felt especially happy and relaxed. Then they could play their own audio at night that would help transport them back to that place while lying in bed relaxing.
Anyway, as for the white noise machines, I agree it's a shame the Marpac (now YogaSleep) devices had no volume control. There is a more modern device with an internal fan that does have volume controls - the Snooz. You can find a video of it here on my channel. The only problem is that it's twice as expensive!
@@nosleeplessnights1 that’s a great idea about recording ones own nature sounds. I might try that.
I have small birds and live in a big city, downtown. One of my birds lived in a home a couple of blocks from the beach before she came to me, so I play ocean sounds for her near her cage to try to help her sleep to mask city sounds. The ones I’ve found on UA-cam often have bird noises, which trigger birds (and ads.) So that’s a great idea to go out to the beach at night and record my own!
Let me know if you make the recording and if it works for you!
What do you recommend I need one that have:timer ,white and natural noise , Bluetooth,
It's rare to have a white noise machine that has Bluetooth. What do you need that function for exactly?
Your video was so relaxing I think it would have an even stronger effect than white noise machines 💛 keep up the great work!
Thanks Kozume!
This is great information... I’m such a light sleeper .. I’ve come to the conclusion I need a fan or white noise. Started my search for a fan that doubles as white noise but most are sold as “quiet”. Now need to decide on one from your video! I will use your link. 🙂🙂
Thanks Melanie, both for the compliment and decision to use my link - both are very much appreciated! Yes, it's strange that just when you want a noisy fan, many are made to be quiet these days! A larger and cheaper, not very well made one is more likely to be noisy, but also more likely to break in less time. Or maybe not - I had an old fan that lasted for years! Hopefully a white noise machine will work well for you though:-)
Thank you! I’ve been looking for one. I appreciate your honest feedback!
You're welcome!
I've had good experience with binaural frequencies (423 hz especially), for sleep and relaxation purposes. Do any of these machine include some similar frequency in their white noises?
P.S.: Least to say, good review. Really helps me in deciding which features are best for me :D
Hi Enzo, not that I know of. I think you'd need to use an app to get binaural beats.
🙂Very helpful review on Sound+Sleep! I just purchased one second hand and didn't know how to use it's 'Adaptive' selection. Now I do. Thanks!
You're welcome, I'm really pleased the video was useful!
I was thinking the Sound+Sleep would be an excellent choice since it gets louder due to external noise, but what if my alarm clock goes off and I sleep through?
Oops.
It doesn't increase the volume so much that you wouldn't hear an alarm set loudly. If the alarm is quiet and the machine volume is already high, then maybe it could be an issue...
Thanks for the great review with links to purchase and even time stamp for each. Only wish the music volume in between each was much, much lower in volume... :-)
You're welcome Jim, and thanks for the compliment. The constructive criticism is also very useful, so thanks for that too!
Beware if you live alone and use one on loud all night. You may miss your smoke detector going off.
If so, I would advise getting a better smoke detector! Mine are extremely loud, and there is no way a white noise machine would stop me from hearing it in the bedroom.
😂moron
I’ve slept with rain or ocean sounds since the early 90s. Used to be a cd on a nice amp with full range tower speakers with 15” subs. Now, I use a Sonos 5.1 system & surround sound mixed mp3 files on repeat. I never understood these little boxes. They just sound cheap. Having full range audio from speakers around the room is far superior. Most of the time these machines have very short tracks that have super noticeable looping points. Hard pass.
If you're an adult listening to white noise and have the money and environment to install such a high-quality speaker system in your room, then sure, there isn't a white noise machine on the planet that will come anywhere close to the audio you can reproduce through your speakers.
Many people use a small sound machine in an infant or young child's room though, so installing a Sonos 5.1 system in a one year old's bedroom probably isn't on a parent's to-do list. It's also not advisable to play audio loudly to children, which is one reason some manufacturers intentionally keep the speaker size small.
It would be nice if they were all small, but still sound good and have long loops, so that's one point where I do agree with your criticism.
And then there are people who don't want WiFi or Bluetooth in their bedroom, which many (though not all nowadays) white noise machines cater to.
Then there's the flexibility to quickly move them from one room to another, or take them with you when travelling. Packing a whopping great big Sonos speaker in a suitcase would be tricky!
So yes, you're right in that it's possible to have much, much better audio if you put your mind to it. But little white noise machines meet a range of niche needs.
@@nosleeplessnights1 we have a Bose Soundlink BT speaker for the bathroom, and that is our travel speaker. Easily fits in my backpack & has decent quality sound for its size.
@@dinkyvision I haven't used that model, but I can imagine it's a good portable option. And I'm sure if Bose ever made a white noise machine it would be better than most! Perhaps that's another reason people are sometimes disappointed by the audio quality of white noise machines - they are typically made by much smaller companies that don't have decades of experience and huge budgets when compared to the likes of Bose, Sony, Apple, Sennheiser. From time to time in my reviews and comments I hint that we're all waiting for one of those companies to put their expertise into more sleep products. I don't think anyone is listening to little old me though...
So I think it's clear that these are not actually noise canceling, they're noise suppression. They can make noise in an attempt to mask the other noise by being louder than the other noises. That is the opposite of noise cancellation. That is noise addition.
That's one with of looking at it, yes. No manufacturer claims they have noise cancelling tech in them though. It's more of a casual language people use to describe the way they work. They don't even have to be louder per se - it's more about masking noise with a noise that's more consistent and that you enjoy the sound of, and ultimately control.
I am looking for a loud one that won’t burn out over time. Which is the loudest? Great video!
@Allison Sulouff The loudest one is Lectrofan classic. I have tried at least 10 different ones. I live in a very loud apartment with annoying neighbours, leaf blowers, etc... I went through a tonne of white noise machines. I have to replace the cord to my Lectrofan but that one still works and been using it every single night until the cord got frayed. Now I'm looking for another one because my neighbours are driving me nuts!! The cheaper ones aren't usually as loud. At least not for my living situation.
hey! can alexa play white noise at specific hours? or other device like alexa? i want it to play like at 4 am
Hi, yes you can if you add it as a routine in the app.
Thank you for your review this is so helpful. I'm thinking about getting the Sound+Sleep, but I'm curious which one do you think is the best for external noises (loudest)?
You're welcome Denicia - good to know it was helpful. The Sound+Sleep is a great choice and pretty loud comparatively. But the LectroFan Evo is louder I think, though in a bedroom they would both do a good job of blocking out noise at louder volume levels.
@@nosleeplessnights1 thanks so much for this...now I can drown out the noisey neighbors upstairs! 😩
I live in a student accommodation and drunk guys play very loud music upstairs and knock on doors at midnight. Which device do you think would be the best for me? (I probably need the one that makes things quietest cause I'm a hard sleeper)
That's a tricky one. I'd suggest one with a headphone jack to create a better barrier as all that impact noise is hard to block out with white noise in the room. Maybe try the Evo as that has a headphone jack. You could also just download a free app on your phone and try it with headphones first before investing in a white noise machine.
Hi, I live in a condo and need a machine that will help my neighbors sleep. We have an infant in the bedroom who is up at night crying so I need something that will help the neighbors in the next apartment and the one downstairs not hear the cries. What do you suggest?
Hi Pat, that's very considerate of you as a neighbor. Have they actually mentioned anything, or are you anticipating them having trouble sleeping? Some people are better at sleeping through noise than others, and it may not even be a problem.
If you have spoken to them, and already offered to get them a machine, then I think any of the first few would be fine. It depends on what they enjoy listening to at night, so it's hard to say what would work best for them. Perhaps ask them if they know if they like listening to white noise, fan sounds or nature sounds and then choose one from there.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you.
Can you please be my neighbour? I can't believe there are still people as considerate as you are! My life has turned into hell since my neighbours escaped from the zoo and moved upstairs. If you were my neighbour, I would be perfectly fine because I would know you are actually concerned I might be disturbed and sometimes that's what exactly a disturbed neighbour wants. God bless!
I'm autistic and I can't live without these. I have one, about the size of an NHL hockey puck White Noise Sound Machine Model: DWN-0018. It uses the oblong Samsung charger. I love it.
I haven't tried that one - it does look very small! Are the sounds good?
@@nosleeplessnights1 yes a very decent variety. You have your 'ocean' and 'fan' sounds, couple of melodies, and some nature sounds. All in all very good for such a small guy.
Sounds good. I'll keep it on my radar to check out!
Guys, this stuff simply WORKS. End of discussion. My problem is getting addicted to it. I now feel like I need to take that with me when I travel and pretty much have it on all the time.
Another issue that I have is that I sleep way to hard. It feels like if there is a burglary happening, I won't hear anything because I am sleeping like a baby.
Hi Raul, I can relate to the first point. If I don't use earplugs or listen to something to block sound, I just can't sleep unless I'm utterly exhausted!
Great reviews. I can't help but notice the Big Red Rooster is entirely white. You would think they would have made it red for marketing purposes - or at least have a logo of a red rooster! ;-) Thanks for taking the time to do these reviews - very helpful.
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I agree, and have joked about that a couple of times. Maybe adding the logo to the device would have pushed the price up. Who knows!
May be moving to a condo. An audible light rail electric transit train runs by. Thought in case it's irritating I'd consider a white noise machine. Then I remembered my laptop IS a w.n.m.! I have tinnitus&used to play electronic w.n. + waterfalls tracks together as my fave sounds to effectively mask ringing of ears. I got so used to the ringing, I ceased needing w.n. But might need it again for the train. W/long extension cord for my good desktop speakers, I can easily put my w.n. where ever I want it. Laptops as an alternative to machines.
Yes, that's a fair point. Any device that actually plays white noise will do the trick if you can set it up in a way that doesn't disturb your sleep. It's one of the reasons I published a few white noise videos on my channel, so people can just play them directly from UA-cam if they want to!
Hi
Which device would be best for loud hammer sounds and metal clanging. I’m on the fifth floor but i still hear it really loud
It starts at 7am, would the sound + sleep one be a good option it’s selective option is it loud enough?
Thank you
Hi
It depends on how you are hearing the sounds. If they are coming from outside the window, then any device might help if it has reasonable volume. If it's coming from inside your building, then it might not help as much as you'd hope for.
Which one of these would be the best to block out 'big dogs' barking right outside my window?
Unfortunately none of them will be able to block that kind of noise completely, and you would probably need the volume so loud to have any chance of masking the barking that it would be unpleasant to listen to! You could perhaps try one with a headphone jack, such as the Evo. But I would only even think about trying that if your normal headphones and music help block out the dogs. My advice would be to do some research into how to block sound through the window, such as installing a double glazing screen window and using acoustic caulk to block even the smallest of gaps in the window frame.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thanks for the tips! I found a site that makes "indow window inserts" that fit over your existing window and blocks out noise, so I'm looking into this. I just wish there were a less expensive route.
@@yellowtevo That's great! Yes, I know. I might have to investigate DIY window inserts for a future video!
I came here looking for info since i struggle to sleep.. but this video actually relaxed me, hell no im not buying anything i found what i was looking for 👏👏👏
Your not the first person to make me think I should do an 8 hour video in which I just talk in a really monotonous way about white noise machines! It wouldn't do much good for my income, but if I can bore the world to sleep, I guess it would be good for the soul at least...
@@nosleeplessnights1 this mad shouting world now days needs more people with a soft soothing voice, cheers x
Thank you, this was immensely helpful! I used your link to order the Marpac Uno.
You're welcome Allison - thanks for the feedback and for using my link, which is always appreciated:-)
Why would someone use one of those instead of an app like myNoise hooked up to a good bluetooth speaker? Thanks!
That's a totally valid question, and one that many people ask.
The number one reason is simply to not have to use your phone, especially if you have battery issues or you want the white noise in a kid's room and the signal won't reach the speaker. Maybe also ease of use in simply hitting a button and it turns on.
But sure, if you already have a good speaker and can get an app you like, don't bother with a machine and save yourself some money:-)
Thank you for doing this review, very informative. Appreciate it.
You're very welcome Antony - I'm happy to know it was useful for you.
It was kind of you to reply and I based my purchase on the advice you provided! I'll subscribe to your channel too, thanks and take care!@@nosleeplessnights1
@@antonygallion6778 no problem, and thank you:-)
Thanks for this video! I had no idea there was a mini sound machine! I use a sound machine every night an I'm getting ready to travel so deff buying a letrofan micro 2 it will be great not having to pack up my big sound machine!
You're very welcome Erin. I'm glad the video provided some new options for you, and I hope that one works out well if you do decide to get it. It's definitely considerably smaller than most standard white noise machines.
What about alexa eco? Its more cheaper than any of these.
Smart speakers are definitely worth considering as the speaker quality is often better, and you have the convenience of voice activation. Some people just don't want a smart speaker in their bedroom, or don't want one at all. If you don't mind, then by all means use that instead.
What was the app with nature sounds you used in your example?
It's called 'white noise generator' and is free to download (it has ads though) on the Play store.
Your evaluations are good, but what's missing is any sense of obsolescence. How long will any of the devices you reviewed last? One month? A couple of weeks? What goes wrong with any of them over time? No answer.
You're absolutely right, and I apologize for not addressing the long-term durability and potential issues that might arise with these white noise machines in enough depth. I'll definitely consider this in my future reviews, especially when I focus on a single product and have more time to consider more factors when choosing them.
To explain more about this point though, there are some fundamental difficulties in addressing obsolescence with white noise machines.
If I state that a particular device I owned lasted for one year before developing a fault on one of the soundtracks, then that's just one person's experience. It doesn't mean the entire batch that were manufactured at the same time in the same factory will develop the same specific fault in the same time frame.
Having said that, I do sometimes highlight how flimsy a device feels in other categories, such as sleep headphones where you can sometimes see thin cables connecting at probable stress points. But since white noise machines are housed inside solid casings, it's not easy to predict how robust a device may be over time. They also tend to sit on a shelf or desk rather than being handled a lot, so any visible weak points are again harder to judge.
Furthermore, I've used, tested, and reviewed these products for many years, and only one has developed a fault - and only after two years. So in my experience, it's not a common problem.
On the other hand, I spend a lot of time reading other peoples' reviews, particularly on Amazon to get a feel for what other customers say (assuming you can believe all the reviews there...) so I know that of course some people do get devices that develop faults over time. Perhaps I've just been lucky.
I think it's likely the case that some devices are faulty when sent, or soon after, as is the case with many electronics - particularly cheaper electronics. So it's more of a lottery rather than a case of me saying "the LectroFan is guaranteed to last one year, the Avantek three months, the Dreamegg two months."
Most of them come with guarantees and warranties too, which is something I will remember to point out in the future.
In answer to the specific timeframes you mentioned, I don't think any of them have a high likelihood of breaking within a couple of weeks or one month unless there is a manufacturing error, something goes wrong in transit, or you're simply unlucky, in which case you should be able to get a refund or replacement.
And in terms of what goes wrong with them, well, some people say they simply stop working, or the soundtracks sometimes have interference, for example. In more recent reviews, I sometimes point out that ambient tracks may have a kind of white noise in the background, which I'm not sure should be there. Or if you turn the volume up too high, the speaker distorts with tracks like thunder and rain. But those issues I think are more likely due to the quality of the device rather than a unique fault developing.
Once again, thanks for the feedback. I'm always glad to hear criticisms of my videos as it helps me improve them and hopefully be more helpful in the future:-)
According to their website, the white noise of the Yogasleep/Marpac models is actually pink noise: While we call it “white noise” because that’s the most commonly used industry term, our Dohm products are actually creating pink noise. If you sample white noise, brown noise, and pink noise, you will quickly hear that actual "white noise” is annoying to your ear and not conducive to sleep!
Hi Orlando. It's hard to pinpoint which machines have which noise color sometimes, because they seem to use different descriptions. But I can see what they mean, as I personally tend to listen to deeper sounding noise rather than the more intense options when a machine has a variety.
Please help. My upstairs neighbor walks around all hours of the night, I also hear his phone conversations. Which machine do you recommend to muffle out thumping vibration noise? I'll use a link if you have one. Thanks in advance......Lack of sleep from careless neighbor is affecting my health in many ways. Please help.
Hi Norm. Unfortunately, reducing the noise from neighbors who live above you isn't easy. Personally, I'd go with earplugs first, either with or without white noise in addition to help a bit. If you search online you can find plenty of websites that discuss home improvement techniques for noise coming from above, but it tends to involve a fair bit of work and/or money. Other things that might help are hanging some material up there, and putting more material and objects in the bedroom in general to help absorb some sound waves bouncing around. To answer your question though, I think any have the potential to help distract you from listening to the neighbors, but if they are very loud, none of them will cut it out completely for you. I'd try the LectroFan as it's pretty loud and has a good range of white noise to choose from - either the Evo (if it's available) or the Lectrofan classic will work.
I love the review very helpful. I believe this will help by cancelling noise coming from me that scare my neighbors every night.. I scream out in my sleep sometimes I even sleep talk they think I'm posses but I don't have the money to buy the machine because I live in Africa specifically Nigeria. Subscribed already
Hi ble ble
Glad the review was helpful. To be honest, I don't think it would help much in your situation anyway. To drown out the noise you make, you would need to have it so loud, and right next to an adjoining wall, that the extra sound would probably annoy them just as much. And it is unlikely to block out the sound of screaming.
I think you would have a better long-term outcome if you tried some self-help techniques for sleep talking and nightmares, if that's what is happening. If you can see a doctor, that might help to get a diagnosis. But if not, there are lots of good websites with techniques for relaxation before going to bed and other steps you can take which might help reduce how disrupted your sleep is. In some cases, just spending some time before going to sleep trying to put your mind at ease and in a relaxed state can help.
So if it were me, rather than spending money on a machine which probably won't help, I'd look at free ways to tackle the root of the problem. And in this case, information is key:-)
All the best!
Very good video, I hope you can make a new one updated for 2025. Do you know any device that uses the microphone not just to adjust volume but more smartly to detect noise and produce the ideal counter when needed? AI progress could enable that...
Thanks, I really appreciate the positive feedback!
I don't know of any white noise machine that does that. What you describe is essentially active noise cancellation, which is more in the realm of noise cancelling headphones. There are many excellent headphones that do that, but comfort in bed and battery life tends to be an issue.
As for the updated version, it's been on my mind for a very long time to do and hopefully I will in the next year. It takes me a very, very long time to do these kind of multi product comparisons, so they keep getting pushed down my to-do list!
In the meantime, I did update the written comparison on my website not long ago. It contains a roundup of all the white noise machines I've used in the last couple of years, so you might find that helpful. I wanted to convert it to video, but I haven't had time. Here it is: www.nosleeplessnights.com/best-white-noise-machine-reviews/
Great for people who suffer from Tinnitus.
That's true - white noise can help mask the annoyance of tinnitus. I have tinnitus so I know it masks the noise, even though it's not the reason I use white noise as my tinnitus isn't so bad that it disturbs me really.
very helpful, thank you
You're welcome, I'm glad the video was useful:-)