Sleep is a vital part of our lives. It is the time we spend to rejuvenate and prepare for what lies ahead. Without that restorative opportunity, we will not be able to function effectively. The extent that it affects us directly can vary greatly from person-to-person. Some people find they need sleep every few hours, while others only need it once or twice a day. Lack of sleep can lead to many different problems such as negative mood disturbances (depression, anxiety) decreased cognitive abilities (memory, focus), weight gain and cardiovascular disease among other things. While there are many ways to improve your sleep quality, the best option is always going to be a noise machine. If you’re unsure why this works so well, you can read all about it here.
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Top Picks for Best Pink Noise Machine For Sleep
1.LECTROFAN CLASSIC MACHINE FOR SLEEPING
The LectroFan from the company is one of the most popular sleep noise machines available. It offers 20 different fan sounds, 10 white noises and 10 ‘pink’ noises. This is a great variety depending on what you prefer to use as a form of auditory aid for sleeping. White noise machines that only offer one or two tracks are something to be careful with since they tend to come off as very generic sounding after a little while. However, this machine by far has the best quality of playback when it comes down to listening through an entire night of use unless you have loud neighbors or live in construction areas.
A lot of people mention how much they enjoy the dark mode which can make it easier on eyes if you feel the need to keep the light on when you sleep. There are three different volume settings which I like since it will help with adjusting depending on how noisy your environment is (outdoors, indoors etc). The only complaint that I would have about this unit in particular is that it can be a little bit pricey for some people in comparison to other models. However, in my opinion, the quality of playback well makes up for any minor problems when it comes down to deciding what noise machine you should use when sleeping (or relaxing).
2. IHOME ZENERGY DREAM SOUND MACHINE
The Ihome Zenergy machine is composed of 10 different choices for sleep sounds. There are five fan sounds and five different kinds of noise (pink, white and brown). While the playback on these sounds aren’t as high quality as some other machines like LectroFan, they still make it onto this list because of its price point and ease of use. This unit has a very simple button interface on top with no scrolling or complicated buttons that might result in accidentally pressing one when you don’t need to. It also has a handle on top if you plan to travel with it which can be especially useful if you don’t live in an area where environmental noise isn’t too intrusive at night-time.
3.SOUND OASIS PINK NOISE MACHINE
The Sound Oasis machine is a generic model among the rest of the noise machines. They all have similar layouts and interface designs with slight variations to their playback quality. While I can’t comment too much on this specific unit, I will say that it does offer ten different sounds which includes five white noises, three pink noises and two fan sounds. This array of choices should be enough for a good night sleep depending on what you prefer to use when sleeping or relaxing at home/hotel room etc. I also like that this has a handle on top with a simple interface to scroll through the sounds. This will make it easy to use without needing complicated buttons that might result in accidentally hitting one when you don’t need to.
4. Yogasleep Dohm UNO White Noise Machine
The Yogasleep Dohm is another generic model among the rest of the noise machines. They all have similar layouts and interface designs with slight variations to their playback quality. This unit has ten different sound choices (the most out of this list) which includes five white noises, three fan sounds and two pink noises. I like that it also has a handle on top with an easy button interface for scrolling through sounds at night or when you can’t find your remote in the dark. This will make it easier to navigate through the machine while still being able to fall asleep without needing complicated buttons that might result in accidentally hitting one when you don’t need to.
5. LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine
The LectroFan is the highest quality noise machine you will find in the market. They all have similar layouts and interface designs with slight variations to their playback quality. This unit has ten white, pink and brown noise options to choose from which covers a wide range of sleep preferences. I also like that it has two different options for fan sounds (one being indoor fan, the other being outdoor fan). They play back at very high qualities which makes it hard to notice if they are even playing or not when you set them up in your bedroom. This is good because these sounds will fade into the background and won’t be obvious to you or your partner when sleeping, allowing you to both fall asleep at night without any interruptions.
Things to consider before buying Pink Noise Machine For Sleep
1. Uniqueness
Uniqueness is a very important factor when choosing any type of product. Some people may want to just stick with the generic models to save money, but if you’re someone like me who enjoys having unique things around your house or wherever you keep your noise machine (bedroom, office etc) then I highly recommend sticking with the highest quality model – LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine . It has 10 different sound choices which covers a wide range of sleep preferences and it’s not easily noticeable that they are even playing back at high quality. Sometimes we buy these machines because we hope that we can fall asleep faster and easier at night – why not give yourself something nice to look at too?
2. Handle
Handle or not handle? That is the question. I recommend any of these noise machines with handles because they are easy to take around for travel and it makes them easier to move when you need to plug them in somewhere else. If you’re someone who wants something sleek and no-fuss, then I suggest getting a model that has no handle (like the SimpleTec white noise machine). It comes in many colors which is great if you want something that matches your bedroom décor, but if you’re looking to save some money then stick with one of the generic models without an interface because they all have similar playback qualities when comparing them with other models.
3. Price Point
This really depends on how much money you want to spend and how often you would be using your noise machine. I recommend spending as much as possible on any of these options because they all have high quality playback, some with handles (which is very convenient) and others without handles but look very sleek and nice in your bedroom. The LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine has the highest price point out of this list ($89.95) whereas the other models range from $19.99-$29.99, which is a huge difference!
4. Sound Choice
It’s always a great idea to have as many sound choices as possible, but don’t forget that you can also use your android or iphone as a white noise machine too. These apps offer just as many if not more options to choose from compared with some of these models so think about what you want/need before buying one. As I mentioned above, the LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine has 10 different sound choices which is fantastic and covers a wide range of sleep preferences including: 5 different types of white noises (which includes pink and brown noise), 3 different types of pink noise and 2 fan sounds.
5. Price vs Quality
In my opinion, this is one of the most important factors when choosing any type of product – what am I getting for my money? In this case, most of these noise machines are very cheap which gives them a good price vs quality ratio. LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine is the priciest but it’s built with high quality playback and 10 different sound choices along with a nice look to top it all off. I think that most people can save their money and go for one of these generic models because they meet the same standards as LectroFan when it comes to playback qualities, interface and design without having that extra price point attached to it.
6. Extra Features
Some of these noise machines have extra features that are helpful for sleeping in loud environments. The LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine has a 30, 60 and 90 minute sleep timer which is very nice if you’re the type of person who falls asleep quickly when using your noise machine because it will shut off automatically rather than being stuck on all night long. The Homedics Sound Spa Lullaby sound machine has 10 lullabies included that are played back when clicking the center button to turn on/off the playback – never be woken up by your noise machine again! There are both pros and cons with each model so make sure to sift through this list before making your final decision. As I mentioned above, the LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine is the priciest model by $30 but has 10 sound choices which some people may prefer.
7. Durability
I haven’t experienced any of these so I can’t comment on how durable they are but every noise machine claims to have high quality playback with low distortion – the best way to know for sure is to check out some reviews online. I would say that all of these models are built with high quality components which will last you a long time unless you go out of your way to damage them (i.e., dropping it). If you want something that will last forever then start looking at an expensive model like LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine by purchasing one that has a warranty attached to it, otherwise do what most people do and go for the cheaper generic models without worrying about breaking them or forgetting where you left your noise machine.
8. Child Safe
If you plan on using one of these throughout the night then you should always purchase a model that is child safe and doesn’t have any exposed parts which could potentially harm your baby if they ever touched it. The LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine comes with an AC adapter that keeps it plugged into the wall so there are no exposed wires whereas models like Homedics Sound Spa Lullaby, Munchkin Nursery Projector and Baby Shusher can be exposed to children because they all must be plugged into a nearby outlet via USB cable or AC adapter.