Sound / White Noise Machine Reviews & Ratings → Based on Data From Over 3,400 Actual Owners
Page last updated: May 2010
What You Need To Know
The clear majority of sound / white noise machine owners find the products to be effective in masking unwanted noise of low to moderate volume and / or encouraging relaxation.
High price, high technology and advanced features don't necessarily make a more effective product. The machines with the highest satisfaction tend to be in the middle of the price range.
Don't necessarily dismiss lower rated models since they may meet your individual needs and wants better than higher rated ones.
Be sure to view the sound / white noise machine comparison grid.
About Our Research
Our research findings are based on at least 3,400 reviews from actual sound / white
machine generator owners collected from diverse sources including online message boards, product review websites and product review sections on retailers' websites, including but not limited to Amazon, Walmart, Target.
Owner Satisfaction of Sound / White Noise Machines
Each product below has a sample size of at least 50 actual owners.
| Marpac 580A | 91% |
| 90% |
| Brookstone | 89% |
| Marpac 980A | 88% |
| Obus | 77% |
| HoMedics Sound Spa | 75% |
| Brookstone Travel | 75% |
| Sound Oasis | 75% |
| DEX | 73% |
| 73% |
| Conair SU7 | 70% |
| Conair SU1W | 67% |
| HoMedics SS-4000 | 64% |
The maximum
margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points.
Supplemental Results
The machines below are not included with the ones above because their sample sizes and / or number or sources are currently too small to provide a fair and accurate comparison. However,
we provide the limited owner experience information about
them that we have collected.
| Sound / White Noise Machine | Sample Size | Owner satisfaction |
| Ecotones Duet Sleep Sound Machine | 23 | 92% |
| Ecotones Sound Therapy Machine | 21 | 95% |
| Marpac Marsona 1288A Sound Conditioner | 20 | 70% |
| Marpac Marsona DS-600A Sound Machine | 15 | 45% |
| Sound Oasis Deluxe Sound Therapy System | 15 | 40% |
Quick Summary of Sound / White Noise Machines (alphabetical order)
Brookstone Tranquil Moments Sleep Sound Machine
Pros: Effective overall; generally good sound quality and realism; sound variety
Cons: Unwanted light; somewhat pricey; less than stellar reliability
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Brookstone's Travel Tranquil Moments
Pros: Generally travel friendly
Cons: Fair overall performance; reliability issues; questionable value
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Conair SU1 Sound Therapy
Pros: Good volume potential; travel friendly; sound variety
Cons: Mediocre sound quality; mediocre reliability
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Conair SU7 Sound Therapy and Relaxation Clock Radio
Pros: Generally effective; loud enough; overall travel friendly
Cons: Questionable reliability; bright yet largely ineffective display; alarm difficult to use Read full Conair SU7 Sound Therapy and Relaxation Clock Radio review / rating >>>
DEX Products Sound Sleeper SS-01
Pros: Popular for needs of babies, children; variety of sounds; inexpensive
Cons: Volume not adequate for some owners; sound quality less than stellar
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Ecotones Sound Therapy Machine
Pros: Realistic, high quality and dynamic sounds; sound variety
Cons: No pure white noise; price; lack of travel friendliness
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Ecotones Duet Sleep Sound Machine
Pros: Realistic, high quality and dynamic sounds; sound variety; about half the price of Ecotones Sound Therapy Machine
Con: Price
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HoMedics SS-2000 Sound Spa Relaxation Sound Machine
Pros: Inexpensive; generally effective at masking unwanted noise; timer; travel friendly
Cons: Sound quality and realism less than stellar; durability may not be up to daily use
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HoMedics SS-4000 Sound Spa Classic Deluxe Clock Radio & Sound Machine with Time Projection
Pros: Generally effective at producing relaxing sound and drowning out unwanted noise; time display on ceiling capability
Cons: Mediocre clock radio; mediocre overall reliability; not especially travel friendly
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Marpac 580A Sound Screen / SleepMate
Pros: Strong and generally effective white noise; good durability; proven track record; value priced
Cons: Little if any volume control; not loud enough for some; too loud for others
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Marpac 980A Sound Screen / SleepMate
Pros: Generally effective; reliable and durable
Cons: Not much volume control; not loud enough or too loud for some
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Marpac Marsona DS-600A Sound Machine
Pros: Good volume; little or no looping
Cons: Questionable reliability, value and overall effectiveness
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Marsona TSC-330 White Noise Travel Sound Conditioner
Pros: Effective; good sound quality; reliable
Cons: No timer; not totally realistic sounds
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Obus Forme Sound Therapy Relaxation System
Pros: Generally effective; travel friendly overall; reasonable price
Cons: Sound loops noticeable; average sound quality
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Sound Oasis Sound Therapy System
Pros: Effective, generally realistic sounds; can add new sounds with optional sound cards
Cons: Some reliability issues / bugs; difficult to insert sound cards
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Sound Oasis Travel Sound Therapy System
Pros: Travel friendly; generally effective
Cons: Mediocre sound quality; unwanted light; not loud enough for some
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