These alarm clocks gradually increase in brightness, mimicking an actual sunrise to ease your mind into a new day gently. Many can also be used as a regular bedside lamp or a nightlight.

These alarm clocks gradually increase in brightness, mimicking an actual sunrise to ease your mind into a new day gently. Many can also be used as a regular bedside lamp or a nightlight.

The Rest+ 2 is a tower sunrise alarm clock, which gives it the advantage of being the smallest in my testing pool and, thus, the one that can best fit on a crowded bedside table.

This two-in-one alarm clock also has a light, so it's great on your bedside table. The compact size and optional battery usage mode makes it an ideal travel companion as well.

R oberts is best known for its high-quality audio gear, and of course, that iconic retro design that makes its radios instantly recognisable. However, things are looking a little different this time ...

These alarm clocks gradually increase in brightness, mimicking an actual sunrise to ease your mind into a new day gently. Many can also be used as a regular bedside lamp or a nightlight.