10 Best CD Alarm Clocks in 2023 [Tried & Tested]


There are a lot of great options for CD alarm clocks on the market these days. Some are cheaper than others, but all of them are reliable and offer good sound quality.

Best Overall
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4.9
DAB Portable CD Player And Cassette Player Boombox

DAB Portable CD Player And Cassette Player Boombox

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  • COMPACT DAB RADIO WITH CD PLAYER - DAB+ radio tuner gives reception of the largest list of digital radio stations and at a higher quality than standard dab radio with CD player functionality included too, so you can play all your own CDs
  • PORTABLE CASSETTE PLAYER - Play your old cassette tapes wherever you want. The TDC-280 can be powered using the included mains power cable or using 6 x size C batteries (not included)
  • USB, AUX IN & HEADPHONE JACK - Play MP3 tracks on a USB flash drive. Connect an MP3 player or other audio device to the AUX IN. Relax in privacy listening to your favourite CDs cassette tapes or radio station using headphones
  • DUAL ALARMS & EQUALISER MODES - Not just a portable radio cassette cd player. You can also set up to 2 alarms. Preset equalizer modes for Pop, Jazz, Classic, Flat or Rock, for your personal preference (No remote control included with the white version - black version includes a remote)
  • 12 MONTH NO NONSENSE UK BASED DEDICATED WARRANTY & SUPPORT CENTRE - Questions or problems? No problem. Contact our helpful & friendly support staff at our UK warranty centre. 12 month UK warranty included free with all items, supported by a British company established in 2005
Best Runner-Up
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4.8
AZATOM DAB DAB+ FM Radio Stereo Hi-Fi Speaker System

AZATOM DAB DAB+ FM Radio Stereo Hi-Fi Speaker System

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  • ✔️DAB/DAB+ 'FUTURE READY' & FM RADIO: The very latest Digital DAB / FM Technology automatically scans and store multiple stations. Set up to 80 pre-set favourite stations. Simple instant access with number buttons or scroll through the on-screen list. "Future Ready" ensures consistent DAB performance for new future stations.
  • ✔️CD PLAYER, BLUETOOTH, MP3 PLAYBACK, AUX : The Clockwood plays all types of CD, including CD-R, CD-RW, CD-MP3 & MP3 from USB devices. Stream wireless music from Smart phones, Tablets, Laptops via Bluetooth or alternatively connect through the wired 3.5mm auxiliary input channel for a true wired stereo option.
  • ✔️SOUND PERFORMANCE & REMOTE CONTROL: The Clockwood has been redesign to give 30W of outstanding audio experience for both music and radio lovers. It is a true stereo Hi-Fi speaker system with a pair of 75mm full-range Cross over drivers. Fully Adjustable by the Built-in Equalizer and independent Bass and Treble control. All supported by its Remote control system.
  • ✔️SMART PHONE, TABLET CHARGER & HEADPHONES AUX OUT: Plug in and rapid charge your smart phone or tablet devices from the built-in USB socket. Also connect your wired headphones so you can to listen to your favourite radio station in private. An additional feature is to connect another amplifier or Hi-Fi system via the Aux-Out.
  • ✔️BUY AND OWN WITH CONFIDENCE: All Azatom products come with customer call centre support here in the UK and Extened 3 YEAR Warranty (Registration required).
Best Wall Mounted
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4.7
Denver Radio CD Player

Denver Radio CD Player

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  • CD PLAYERS FOR HOME - CD radio player that features FM radio & AUX IN for connecting your MP3 player or smart phone. CD player features 20 track programmable function and random play feature
  • WALL MOUNTABLE CD PLAYER - Can be used as a wall CD player (very easily wall mounted) or use included desktop stand. This small CD player is great as a kitchen radio or as a CD player kids. Product size: 30.5 x 6 x 18 cm
  • RADIO ALARM CLOCK MINI HIFI SYSTEM WITH 3 FUNCTION ALARM & 20 STATION MEMORY - Wake up to CD, radio or buzzer. Use your remote control to snooze or switch off the alarm. Store up to 20 of your favourite radio stations for fast, easy tuning
  • CD PLAYER WITH SPEAKERS, FULL FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL, BACKUP BATTERY & HEADPHONE SOCKET - Handy credit card sized full function remote control included. Battery backup for alarm clock & radio settings in case of power cut (stereo is powered via mains power only). Connect headphones via the headphone socket for private listening
  • 12 MONTH NO NONSENSE WARRANTY, UK DEDICATED SUPPORT CENTRE - Questions or problems? No problem. Contact our helpful & friendly support staff at our dedicated UK warranty centre. 12 month warranty included free with all items
Best from AZATOM
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4.6
AZATOM DAB DAB+ CD playe, FM Radio, Wireles Bluetooth

AZATOM DAB DAB+ CD playe, FM Radio, Wireles Bluetooth

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  • DAB/DAB+ & FM RADIO - Built around the leading British DAB+ and FM technology provider, secures you optimum Digital Radio performance, with easy set-up and quick auto-scanning. Store up to 60 pre-set stations (30 DAB and 30 FM) as favourites
  • CD PLAYER, WIRELESS BLUETOOTH, USB - Bring back to life your CD collection with our top loading CD player combined with Bluetooth technology to stream music services such as Spotify and Apple music via Smartphone/Tablet or MP3 music files from USB Devices
  • SOUND, HEADPHONE COMPATIBLE - Equipped with stereo speakers this system is able to produce detailed audio for both music and radio broadcasts. Adjustable EQ options to fine tune music to your preference or enjoy a more private audio experience with the aux headphone port
  • COLOUR LCD, SLEEP TIMER - Latest Colour LCD display is able to pack Information and Menu choices into one interface. When wanting to sleep, set your timer to switch off automatically
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - British Designed Azatom products have over 30 year’s experience in the audio sector. Every product comes with guarantee of lifetime customer support here in the UK and a Premium 3 YEAR Warranty (Registration Online required)
Best Under-Budget
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4.5
Denver Mini HiFi System Radio

Denver Mini HiFi System Radio

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  • MICRO CD PLAYER WITH SPEAKERS - Compact Hi Fi music systems like the MCA-230 are always popular. They can fit where ever you want them. At only 13.5 wide x 15 tall x 18cm deep the MCA-230 takes up next to no room. A gloss black fronted Micro HiFi with blue backlit LCD screen make this compact radio & CD player look great. Easy to use makes it perfect for kitchen, lounge, kids bedroom or elderly
  • CD AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AUX IN – Hi-Fi Compact Stereo Systems with auxiliary input, like Denvers MCA-230, enable you to connect other audio devices such as MP3 player, smart phone, record player or even TV. TOP LOADING CD HiFi SYSTEM - Press the OPEN button to flip up the top loader, insert your CD and the stereo starts to play. Very easy to use. Home-made CD-R/RW audio discs supported. Listen to FM Radio or audio CDs.
  • STEREO SYSTEM WITH CD PLAYER, CLOCK RADIO & SNOOZE / SLEEP TIMER - This CD stereo system displays the time when in standby mode. Wake up to CD, radio or buzzer. Not ready to get up? No problem, hit the snooze button to snooze alarm for 9 minutes. Set the sleep timer so that you can fall off to sleep listening to your favourite CD or radio station and have the stereo auto power off after your chosen period
  • HiFi CD PLAYER WITH REMOTE CONTROL & HEADPHONE JACK – A full function convenient credit card sized remote control is included and a headphone jack is located on the rear of this micro Hi Fi system for private listening
  • 12 MONTH NO NONSENSE WARRANTY, UK DEDICATED SUPPORT CENTRE - Questions or problems about this Hi-Fi system? No problem. 3wisemonkeys have been supplying electronics in the UK since 2004. Contact our helpful & friendly support staff at our dedicated UK warranty centre. 12 month warranty included free with all items
Best with Dual Alarm
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4.4
Sony XDR-C1DBP DAB/DAB

Sony XDR-C1DBP DAB/DAB

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  • DAB/DAB+ digital radio tuner
  • Lightweight, portable design
  • USB port for smartphone charging
  • Dual alarm built in
  • Integrated FM radio tuner
Best with Bluetooth
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4.3
Audizio Prato Black DAB Radio

Audizio Prato Black DAB Radio

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  • DAB+ Bluetooth Radio : Enjoy all of your favourite stations with clear audio quality. Access a broad range of digital radio stations, with an LCD screen displaying what you are listening to.
  • Stereo Speakers : The Prato Music System is an all-in-one digital music system for the highest demands. The high quality wooden case reproduces music fantastically, thanks to the full range stereo speakers.
  • DAB Radio with CD Player : The Prato also features a front mounted CD slot allowing you to play your favourite CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs and MP3 CDs in superior clarity.
  • Bluetooth Audio Streaming : When you fancy playing some of your own albums, just switch over to Bluetooth, and stream wirelessly from a smart phone, tablet, laptop or other Bluetooth enabled device.
  • DAB Radio Alarm Clock : Set a time for automatically turning the Prato Stereo System off, or go to sleep listening to your favourite station knowing it will shut down to conserve power and wake you too.
Best with Remote Control
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4.2
Denver Radio CD Player For Home With Speakers

Denver Radio CD Player For Home With Speakers

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  • CD PLAYERS FOR HOME - CD radio player that features FM radio & AUX IN for connecting your MP3 player or smart phone. CD player features 20 track programmable function and random play feature
  • WALL MOUNTABLE CD PLAYER - Can be used as a wall CD player (very easily wall mounted) or use included desktop stand. This small CD player is great as a kitchen radio or as a CD player kids. Product size: 30.5 x 6 x 18 cm
  • RADIO ALARM CLOCK MINI HIFI SYSTEM WITH 3 FUNCTION ALARM & 20 STATION MEMORY - Wake up to CD, radio or buzzer. Use your remote control to snooze or switch off the alarm. Store up to 20 of your favourite radio stations for fast, easy tuning
  • CD PLAYER WITH SPEAKERS, FULL FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL, BACKUP BATTERY & HEADPHONE SOCKET - Handy credit card sized full function remote control included. Battery backup for alarm clock & radio settings in case of power cut (stereo is powered via mains power only). Connect headphones via the headphone socket for private listening
  • 12 MONTH NO NONSENSE WARRANTY, UK DEDICATED SUPPORT CENTRE - Questions or problems? No problem. Contact our helpful & friendly support staff at our dedicated UK warranty centre. 12 month warranty included free with all items
Best Compact Design
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4.1
Roberts Sound 48 DAB

Roberts Sound 48 DAB

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  • DAB/DAB+/FM RDS wavebands
  • MP3/WMA/AAC playback for CD
  • MP3/AAC/WAV/FLAC playback for USB
  • Four alarms – wake to buzzer, radio, USB or CD
  • Bluetooth audio streaming from iPhone or Smartphone
Cheapest Option
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4
Grouptronics GTMC-101 MK2 CD Player

Grouptronics GTMC-101 MK2 CD Player

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  • USB CD PLAYER - Easy to use. Perfect for everyday use for the kitchen window sill, for doing the housework or a CD player for a bedroom. Front loading CD player, flip the CD player door open and insert your CD. Battery backup function in case of power cut or unplugging - keeps clock, alarm and radio settings (stereo powered by mains only). USB port for playback of MP3 tracks from USB flash drive
  • HIFI WITH CD PLAYER AND RADIO - The GTMC-101 features CD player, FM radio and AUX IN socket for connecting your MP3 player, phone, tablet or iPod. Plus, it features RANDOM play, 20 TRACK PROGRAMMABLE option and REPEAT function, for playback of CDs in the way that you want
  • SILK FINISH - Silk finish makes this a CD player and radio that looks great no matter where you put it. Included credit card sized REMOTE CONTROL gives you convenient full control of your stereo
  • CD PLAYER WITH DETACHABLE SPEAKERS & WALL MOUNTABLE - This stylish CD player with speakers features desktop kick stands and wall mounting points on the rear of both stereo body and speakers. Stereo speakers can be attached or detached / free standing from stereo body for a totally different style stereo
  • CLOCK RADIO WITH ALARM - Clock alarm with dual alarm times: wake up to CD, radio or buzzer. LED display. 3.5mm headphone jack on rear so you can listen to your favourite tunes through headphones. UK plug included

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