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This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up

March 20, 2026 Andrew Liszewski

Balmuda’s The Clock in a dark environment showing its glowing features.
The clock uses animated lights instead of moving hands to display the time. | Image: Balmuda

Dieter Rams already showed the world that something as mundane as an alarm clock can be beautiful. Balmuda, a Japanese company best known for its steam-infused toasters, has released a travel-friendly alarm clock simply called The Clock. Its minimalist dial is reminiscent of Braun's iconic alarm clocks but goes one step further by replacing traditional moving hands with subtle illuminated accents.

Machined from a single block of aluminum, the Clock stands about four inches tall including a carrying loop and control dial and weighs around 260 grams. Its illumination system, which the company calls Light Hour, features glowing numbers represe …

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