Soundcore Wakey
$99; www.soundcore.com
Admittedly, I don’t think about alarm clocks often. In fact, I’ve owned the same alarm clock for the past 15 years. But when I saw the Soundcore Wakey Bluetooth Speaker by Anker, I was intrigued.
My first impression after unboxing is how striking the Wakey looks. With a sleek modern profile, it looks great on my nightstand. Wakey’s all-in-one design combines all the essentials into one compact bedside unit, helping to declutter my bedroom. Wakey’s innovative design was awarded a 2018 Golden Pin Design Award.
The intuitive Touch Bar is easy to reach from bed, so you can choose to snooze, change the music or turn on the built-in white noise generator. The Wakey has an adjustable LED display for in-room ambience. The Soundcore app quickly syncs time for accuracy and easy alarm settings.
A built-in wireless charging pad is powered by Anker technology and delivers a fast 10W charge for Samsung phones and 7.5W charge for iPhones or any Qi-compatible phone. Anker’s proprietary PowerIQ technology charges devices up to 2x faster than a standard charger.
The app lets you set up to 15 unique alarms and choose from 10 custom tones to deliver a wake-up call that won’t ruin your morning. It connects to most devices via Bluetooth 5.0 to play music, audiobooks and podcasts. Dual 5W drivers deliver rich sound with punchy bass and enhanced clarity. Save up to 10 FM stations and even set your favorite station as an alarm tone using the app.
The Wakey is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNR1JH5/.
Soundcore Wakey Stats:
- Drivers: 2 × 1.75” Full-Range Drivers
- Output: 10W
- Connectivity: Bluetooth version 5.0
- Range: 10-20m indoor
- Power: Input: 3 × 15W
- Wireless Charging Output: Max output 10W
- Wireless Charging Output: 7.5W: iPhone XR, XS Max, XS, X, and 8 Plus
- Wireless Charging Output: 10W: Samsung S10, S10+, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, and Note 9
- USB Charging Output: 5V/2A