The vibration helps tremendously! The vibrate modes does the trick. Vibration is very strong and comes with special batteries to ensure a long working lifespan. The * part uses aas (i think) while the clock uses aaas.

This little clock dependably awakens me even in a sleep deprived state! The vibration always wakes me. The beeping isn't loud, but will wake most people.

The sonic alarm is 100 percent reliable. I like it because it is small and portable. Nice little clip leash to insure that it doesn't * itself off the table.

The hinge for the display panel feels much cheaper, the color of the test button is mismatched. The 4 * for the alarm settings are all at slightly different heights, and the button on the far right doesn't respond every time i press it. I guarantee yo...  Read More

The cabtick sunrise alarm clock is not just an alarm; it's a holistic solution for a more peaceful wake-up experience. Although it took a few times to figure out the settings, once we got it figured out it works great. It's a really good clock.

No more jolting awake to a blaring buzzer. Gradually brightening the room with a warm, natural light. It has positively impacted my overall mood and energy levels throughout the day. The gradual light intensity mimics the dawn.

The alarm sounds vary from your normal type alarm to nature sounds. I love the way it gradually gets louder as the alarm goes off. It has a variety of gentle sounds, has different settings for the weekend vs weekday, has neat colors, and can hook up t...  Read More

It's on immediately and when you hit snooze the light goes out all together. Flashed on for two seconds. Unplugged it after 3 hours-nothing.