Casper Max Adjustable Base for $2,495:This adjustable bed base can elevate your feet or head with a simple remote, offers four-zone massage, and allows for different positions for each side if you have a split mattress. The main drawback with Casper’s Max Adjustable Base (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is its high price, though you can get more basic versions for less.
Sleepme Dock Pro for $1,149:Sleep’s Dock Pro combines a Chilisleep pad for your bed with a large, square water pump unit that controls temperature and pumps water through the mattress topper’s pipes. It works well, but is noisier and less comfortable than the Eight Sleep topper above. A Sleepme+ membership is required for automatic temperature adjustments and insights, but is pricey ($20 per month).
Govee Star Projector for $180:I was hoping to love this multi-functional sleep aid that combines a planetarium with a Bluetooth speaker, but the projection and sound quality were disappointing and can’t compare to our previous Sega toy selection. It also doubles as colorful mood lighting, offers several options through the Govee app, and works with Alexa and the Google Assistant, but there are better options out there.
Loftie watch for $150The coolest feature of the Loftie clock (7/10, WIRED review), according to WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell, is that it can create personalized AI-generated bedtime stories. She also liked the cute design, beautiful soundscapes, and customizable biphasic alarm, but found it pricey, especially with the additional Loftie+ membership ($5/month).
Somnox 2 for $599:The Somnox 2 (6/10, WIRED review) offers the same features as the original in a more compact form factor, with longer battery life and an improved speaker, which may help you fall asleep. The addition of Bluetooth streaming (iOS only for now) for listening to your choice of content is also welcome, but this device is simply too expensive.
Loop Quiet for $28: These are the best earplugs for sleeping from our guide. They can reduce noise by up to 27 decibels, are made from soft, comfortable silicone, and stay in place all night long.
MindLax Sleeping Pad for $499:This cushioned mat has built-in speakers and plays strange, blended soundscapes designed to relax you. It connects to an app on your phone using Bluetooth and you can feel the sound vibrate through your body. While I found it pleasant to use, I’m not convinced it had any real impact on the time it took me to fall asleep, the duration of sleep, or the quality of sleep compared to just lying there listening to sounds on a regular speaker. It’s overpriced, the app is basic, and the website makes dubious claims about its capabilities and the science behind it.
Sensate 2 for $349: This strange device is like a large vibrating stone that you rest on your chest for short relaxation sessions (between 10 and 30 minutes). The makers claim that the vibrations can help tone the vagus nerve to improve heart rate variability (HRV). I have my doubts and it seems very expensive for what it is, but the vibrations, guided controlled breathing and original soundscapes are very relaxing.
Cooling ice cube pillow for $90: A firm, square memory foam pillow with a cooling material. It only works if you sleep on your side and can’t comfortably slide your arm under it. While I enjoyed the cooling sensation and it stayed fairly cool throughout the night, I prefer a softer pillow. I also think it’s expensive for what it is, but my oldest son has bought it and really likes it.
Jabees Serenity Sleeping Mask for $40: While combining Bluetooth headphones with a sleep mask is a clever idea, this mask is too bulky for me and I found the earpieces uncomfortable. Your mileage may vary. Audio quality is acceptable and it’s easy to stream music, podcasts, or soothing sounds to the small earpieces. The thick mask blocks out light effectively. It’s also comparatively inexpensive for a sleep device.
$100 Sleep Phones: If you find headphones uncomfortable or prefer to sleep on your side, this plush fabric headband with small speakers inside could be the solution. They connect via Bluetooth to stream your choice of music, podcasts or soothing sounds. The headband is machine washable and hardly any sound escapes to disturb your sleeping partner. On the downside, the control unit moves around and isn’t comfortable for back sleepers, there’s no indication of remaining battery life and overall quality is poor for the price.
Morpheus for 100 dollars: A lovely wooden music box design with clockwork mechanism makes this a very attractive bedside device and offers various sounds and meditations. The kids version looks like a very cute wooden radio. Both are expensive and we don’t like the micro USB port for charging or the 20 minute time limit of the sleep sounds.
Embr Wave 2 for $249: This wrist-worn device can help you deal with feeling cold or hot. It’s recommended for relieving hot flashes, but it can supposedly help you sleep better, too. It’s comfortable, but it’s also thick, so it’s not ideal for wearing to bed. It didn’t have much of an impact on the quality of my sleep.
