Sunrise Alarm Clocks · Head-to-head
Dreamegg Sunrise 2 vs Philips HF3520/60
The short answer
Philips HF3520/60 comes out ahead overall with 7.4/10 against 6.4/10 for the Dreamegg Sunrise 2. Dreamegg Sunrise 2 is stronger on alarm & sound. Philips HF3520/60 is stronger on sunrise light quality, ease of use, features & versatility, reliability & build, health & materials and value. At current verified prices, the Dreamegg Sunrise 2 costs about $75.00 less.
- Choose the Dreamegg Sunrise 2 if: Shoppers under $50 who want a sunrise alarm plus sound machine with no app or subscription, and who accept unmeasured brightness.
- Choose the Philips HF3520/60 if: Buyers who want a proven, app-free wake-up light with radio for about $110.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Dreamegg Sunrise 2 | Philips HF3520/60 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise light quality | 5.0Up to 60 min sunrise (Tom's Guide); no lux data; OYB found its predecessor very dim | 7.7570 lux at 1 ft, ~280 at 18 in, 20-40 min ramp (OYB); colored sunrise |
| Alarm & sound | 7.029 sounds, good for a budget sound machine | 6.0Only 5 nature sounds plus FM, no beep tones (Popular Science) |
| Ease of use | 7.5App-free with one-tap favorites; only one alarm schedule at a time | 8.0No app or Wi-Fi; simple controls and tap snooze |
| Features & versatility | 6.5Sound machine, colored night light, adjustable display | 7.0Sunset, reading lamp, FM radio; no Bluetooth |
| Reliability & build | 6.0New model, no long-term data, warranty not confirmed | 7.0Long-running model sold by Amazon; base is easy to knock over (This Old House) |
| Health & materials | 5.0No flicker or materials data | 5.5OYB: flicker in the IEEE 1789 risky band |
| Value | 8.0$49.99 with no subscription, a third of the Hatch price | 8.5$108.99 sold by Amazon; the best brightness per dollar among measured lights, though the Dreamegg is cheaper |
Specifications
| Spec | Dreamegg Sunrise 2 | Philips HF3520/60 |
|---|---|---|
| Measured brightness at 18 in | — | 280 lux |
| Longest sunrise duration | 60 min | 40 min |
| Sunrise duration options | Up to 60 min (Tom's Guide review) | 20-40 min in 5-min steps (Optimize Your Biology) |
| Sunset / wind-down light | — | Yes |
| Built-in sounds | 29 sounds | 5 sounds |
| FM radio | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio | No | No |
| App required for setup/core use | No | No |
| Subscription | None | None |
| Power source | Plug-in | Plug-in (PowerBackUp+ per Walmart listing title) |
Dreamegg Sunrise 2
Pros
- Budget price
- 29 sounds with one-tap favorites
- Sunrise up to 60 minutes
- No app or subscription
- Tom's Guide's best budget pick
Cons
- Brightness not independently measured
- Only one alarm schedule at a time
- Smaller sound library than the Hatch
- Single review source
A sensible low-risk way to try a sunrise alarm, but not a pick for dark bedrooms or heavy sleepers.
Full Dreamegg Sunrise 2 review →Philips HF3520/60
Pros
- Brightness close to the Hatch's
- No app or subscription
- 20 to 40 minute sunrise plus sunset
- FM radio and tap snooze
- Mid-priced
Cons
- Only 5 nature sounds
- Flicker in the risky band
- Base is easy to knock over
- Large footprint
The best value here. The Dreamegg and Glow 150 cost less or about the same, but neither matches its measured brightness.
Full Philips HF3520/60 review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.