Hatch vs Lumie: I've tested both sunrise alarm clocks, but this is the one I'd buy in today's Cyber Monday sale

One of the best sunrise alarm clocks is a staple on my bedside table at this time of year. Honestly, I'd never get up for a morning run without it. Two brands I have to thank for helping me rise and shine on dark mornings are Hatch and Lumie.

I've tested over half a dozen sunrise alarm clocks in the past year and the Hatch Restore 3 and Bodyclock Glow 150 are by far two of my favorites. They're versatile, functional and, not to mention, good looking (who wants a clumpy alarm clock cramping their bedroom aesthetic?)

Just $23 sets these sunrise alarm clocks apart in current Cyber Monday sleep sales, so you may be in a predicament over wish to buy (though the Lumie is cheaper in the UK). So, after thoroughly testing both wake-up lights, I'm going to sum up each of their key features, benefits and drawbacks here...

Hatch Restore 3 vs Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150: Price

There's not a huge amount of difference in price between both models. In the Us, the Hatch Restore 3 is $134.29 at Amazon down from $169.99 and the Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 is $111.20 at Lumie down from $139. So budget won't be too much of a deciding factor for US shoppers. However, the Lumie is nearly £100 cheaper than the Hatch in the UK.

From the leading brand in the sunrise alarm clock game, the Hatch Restore 3 is a premium buy. At MSRP it will set you back $169.99/£209.99, but there's a rare $35 off at Amazon now reducing that cost to $134.29/£178.49, which is the cheapest we've ever seen it sell for. Until now, the discount peaked at $30.

Note, you also have to pay a Hatch+ subscription fee of $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year to access all features. That said, you can get away with using the sunrise setting and basic sleep and wake sounds without it.

You can bag the Lumie Bodyclock Glow for $111.20 after 20% off at Lumie now too (or £89.25 at Lumie UK), and forego a subscription fee. So, deciding between the two will ultimately come down to whether you're willing to commit to Hatch's monthly outgoing.

Compared to other multi-functional wake-up lights, both the Hatch and Lumie err on the premium side of the price spectrum. For reference, you can shop cheaper models like the Dreamegg sunrise alarm clock for just $56.99 at Amazon now, or snap up the ultra-budget JALL sunrise alarm clock for $30. Of course, these some with less sophisticated features, but they're great for kids or less tech-savvy shoppers.

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Hatch Restore 3: was $169.99 now $134.29 at Amazon

Hatch reserves discounts for major sale periods, and today's Cyber Monday sale is one of them There's now $35.70/£31.50 off taking the price to $134.29/£178.49. Although we've seen this discount before, it takes the Hatch Restore 3 back to the lowest price we've ever seen it sell for and we don't expect it to drop any lower any time soon.

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Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150: was $139 now $111.20 at lumie.com

There's currently 20% off across Lumie's alarm clock suite, meaning you can get it for $111.20. Alternatively, if you're in the UK, you can snap up the Bodyclock Glow 150 in the Lumie Black Friday sale for £89.25 down from £119.

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Hatch Restore 3 vs Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150: Quick comparison

• The Lumie is slightly cheaper in the US and approx £100 cheaper in the UK
• Hatch comes with more sound options including a sleep podcast
• You don't need to connect the Lumie to your phone to use it

As sunrise alarm clocks go, Hatch and Lumie are by far two of my favorite brands (and they're the ones you've probably seen on your TikTok feed, too). But how to they compare and which one should you buy this Cyber Monday?

Firstly, both the Hatch Restore 3 and Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 are dome-shaped lamps that simulate a sunrise (and sunset) inside your bedroom and replace jarring alarm sounds with upbeat tracks and calm tones.

Hooked up to a compatible smart phone app, the Hatch comes with more sophisticated wind-down and wake-up programmes with different colored light options and various soundtracks. You can use the Hatch Restore 3 phone-free, but it must be connected to the Hatch app and WiFi (which can sometimes disconnect) for setup and deeper customizations.

By night, you can drift off to guided meditations, ASMR or the brand's very own sleep podcast, The Nightly, providing you're a Hatch+ subscriber. Come morning, you can be roused from sleep by house music (if that's your jam), calmer nature sounds, classic church bells or motivational mantra. Hatch is truly designed to get you up and at 'em.

On the other hand, the Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 is app-free and operated via buttons on the lamp-front (technophobes can breathe a sigh of relief). But it operates as a wake-up light cross sound machine too, loaded with 10 different sleep and wake sounds from birdsong to ambient noise and various nature sounds. However, there aren't different options for morning and night.

The Hatch Restore 3 also comes in three standard colorways (Putty, Greige, and Cocoa), while the Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 comes in one design option.

Hatch Restore 3 vs Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150: Which made waking up easier?

The simulated light from both alarm clocks helps pull you from sleep gradually, so you're in a lighter sleep stage by the time your alarm sounds at your desired wake-up time. This means your body and brain is more ready to wake up and you feel less groggy first thing.

I enjoyed waking up to the sound of crashing waves accompanying a warm glowing light with the Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 (at least I could pretend I was at a seaside resort even if it was dark and drizzly outside my window). However, Lumie's wake-up features can't compare to Hatch.

Hatch comes with a library of customizable sleep programmes. Personally, I like the upbeat Coachella sunrise programme on weekdays when I need to rise early for work and the more calming sound of birdsong on weekends.

That said, with experts warning against stress-inducing alarm sounds, either sunrise alarm clock is a wise purchase this Black Friday that's sure to level up your mornings and improve your wellness overall.

Hatch Restore 3 vs Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150: And the winner is...

I've tested both the Hatch Restore 3 and the Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150, but the question is which have I kept at my bedside beyond our dedicated testing period? Sorry, Lumie, it's the Hatch Restore 3.

Ultimately you pay more for the Hatch (exactly by how much depends on where you live), but it is the more versatile device that comes with more options allowing you to fully customize your sleep and wake routines, and change them up from night to night.

I love the new Hatchstreet Boys Holiday EP alarm sounds, which add a festive twist to my mornings and Hatch's bed stretching mediations have become staples in my nighttime routine.

I've handed the Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 over to Tom's Guide's bedding expert, Becky George. She says: “I’ve been using the Lumie BodyClock Glow 150 for almost two months now and practically can't live without it, especially considering the dark cold fall mornings make waking up feel like a herculean-task."

She adds: "It is an absolute breeze to set-up (even for a non-tech person like me) and can also be used as a handy nightlight.”