Side by Side Comparison of: ZHPUAT vs Duracell vs Timex

Update to my original review. I was contacted by customer service after they read my review. They not only apologized for any inconvenience, but the replaced the clock with a different model free of charge. And this kind gesture was done without me ever asking them to give me a refund, or to replace the clock. This is what great customer service is all about, and I sincerely thank them for that.I'm a little disappointed. I haven't had this very long and now the alarm clock is going completely wackadoole! Set it for 4:00 am, when the alarm was supposed to go off, the screen went completely white and started making a wierd droning buzz sound that wouldn't stop no matter what I did.(yes I'm a blond, but not a stupid one.) The noise wasn't the usual beeping I hear when the alarm goes off. I had to take the batteries out to shut it up. :( back to using my Iphone as an alarm for now.

I bought this clock for my bathroom. I wanted a battery-operated clock that would be visible in the dark. With my old clock, you had to hit a button in order for it to light up -- kind of hard to do in the dark. This clock lights up -- but softly -- in the dark. It is exactly what I was looking for.Also, I had an issue with the plastic covering on the clock when I first received it and contacted the seller to see if there was a trick to removing it (you never know -- and I had never had a problem removing plastic before on anything). Seller immediately offered to replace the clock, which I was happy to accept. Extremely pleased not just with the clock but with the customer service too.

Update: With absolutely no hassle the company gladly sent me a different model with an adjustable backlight. The new clock is easy to see at night without lighting up the room, and I can't say enough about their customer service.Some people may be awed by all the features of the alarm clock but for me it's too much. It's a nice idea, but each button has 2-3 functions depending on what combination of buttons you're pressing. The backlight is WAY too bright. You could use it as a flashlight at night. This is definitely not a clock that can be placed in a bedroom. The light sensor is a good idea that could help with the light problem, but when the backlight goes out and it's dark in the room, you can't read the clock.

I love this model of alarm clock. We bought our first one on May 18, 2016 and a second one on August 14, 2016.The display is huge and easy to read. The alarm time is always shown in the upper right, which means I can go to bed with a glance at the clock, instead of having to grab it and press a button to check that it's set for the correct time. The display illuminates with a soft white light, all the time, which seems like magic in a battery-powered clock. Also, awesomely, there is a switch to turn off the continuous backlight (it still lights up if you touch it). The one in the bedroom I turn off the continuous light so it doesn't disturb my sleep; we have a second one in a TV area where the continuous backlight makes it readable when watching TV at night.The display also shows the date and the temperature (in Fahrenheit or Celsius). The temperature matches the thermometer I already had in my bedroom, so I believe it to be accurate.The controls on the back are straight forward.

Great product, been looking for a digital travel clock that would illuminated in the dark. Happen to stay at the Best Western in Kowloon, Hong Kong where these clocks were in the rooms. They listed it for sale and to talk to the front desk for purchase, but front desk did know anything. An Amazon search yielded this unit which was exactly the same, but with a ZHPUAT logo. Unsure about battery life as mine is new. Easy to read in a really dark room with it's light auto backlit screen and light sensor. Little hard to see during daytime, really needs good external lighting to read easily. Wish it was thinner for traveling and packing. Display is too light with 1.2 vdc rechargeable batteries, works best with standard batteries. Easy to set time/date, keeps good time and temperature sensor is great too. Highly recommended. Pics from Hong Kong.

I just got this yesterday so I can't comment on battery consumption, but I like that there is no cord to bother with. The numbers are nice and big, easy to read and the it gives off a soft glow in the dark which doesn't disturb my sleep, I like being able to just glance over and see the time instead of fumbling for a light. The alarm is plenty loud enough to wake me up and it's not hard to set. I suppose the temperature is accurate but that really doesn't matter to me since I just wanted an alarm clock and that's what I got, so far I am very satisfied with it.UPDATE ON BATTERY USAGE: I have now replaced the batteries after six months of use, of course some brands will last longer than others but this gives you a general idea, this clock does not have an internal battery backup, so after replacing the batteries you will need to reset the clock, but I really don't mind that.

I bought an earlier version of this clock and absolutely love it. This one is totally different. It still runs but all of a sudden it starts making loud buzzing sounds and goes back to 12:00 when you pick it up to stop the sound. Very very strange but would really like to try another one since the first one is so darn good! And yes, it has a weird viewing angle. My older one is better on that as well.Edited to add that customer service contacted me immediately and I've received the replacement, which is GREAT customer service. This one works like like my first one so I love it again! The customer service on this product could not have been better.

This clock was a fantastic deal & exactly what I was looking for! I needed something I could quickly see at night for my nightstand. This is a great size, color is nice, & display is easily visible night or day. Backlight is not blinding and stays lit for a few seconds, easy to see everything I need. Previous reviews noted that there were issues with the display showing incorrectly (part of the # is missing, etc), I don't have that issue. While the #s and details show perfectly (day & night) on mine, the internal am/pm time is not right. I just switched the am/pm to make my life easier (1:00 AM would show as 13:00)! It was pretty funny when I realized it. I do not use this as an alarm clock so I cannot comment on that part of it.Despite the am/pm thing (cracks me up actually), I would definitely buy more of these clocks if needed. For the amount I paid, I have absolutely no complaints at all :)No this was not a freebie product for me....

The LCD background is on the dark side so the contrast is not as good as I hoped. This clock has a darker background, so the numbers don't really jump out as they see to in the on-line picture. So it turned out to be less useful as a room clock than I had hoped.That said, it proved to be a good travel clock. It's a little larger than I would like, but it's very light, and I love that it has the background illumination, so I can see it at night, although the light is bright enough that I put it on the floor - out of direct line of sight. As a benefit, looking down makes the number more readable, which is often the case with LCDs.

This is an updated review for ZHPUAT 4.6 (See link below), a newer model that I received from the manufacturer after I wrote about the disappointing experience with the original ZHPUAT clock. (See original review below as well.)Happy to report that the new clock works and there's a third level to the low light function.ZHPUAT 4.6" Digital Alarm Clock with Smart Controllable Backlighthttps://www.amazon.com/product/dp/B01LC88VZE====Disappointed with this clock. In the beginning I thought it was okay for the price; I wasn't too fond of the low light which wasn't low light enough for me. (My solution was to place the clock facedown before I went to sleep.) Then one day it stopped working less than three weeks after purchase. And guess how I found this out? Being woken up early in the morning by a LOUD, persistent buzzing sound that I was unable to shut off (none of the buttons were responding....) until I tossed out the batteries. The clock has stopped displaying any numbers, just the backlit/low light screen. The buzzing sound starts up again anytime I put the batteries back in. I'm requesting a refund.

Can't believe I'm about to give a detailed review of an alarm clock, but here goes nothing. First, I don't use this as an alarm clock. I just wanted something for my bathroom that lit up so I could see what time it was at night... Or something along those lines. I saw this on Amazon and thought it was perfect based on the description. But I'm still a little disappointed. Let's start with the build quality. It's not bad. I mean, this is a real cheap basic clock, and it's made of cheap lightweight plastic, however it does seem study and the buttons on the back felt firm. So I'm happy with the quality of this. And I like that it shows the temperature in the room, though I wouldn't expect accuracy from it. I haven't paid too much attention to it but it didn't seem to be correct. It said it was 84 in my kitchen, downstairs. It couldn't have been more than 75 at most, and that's being generous. And I like that the lettering is big. Unfortunately, this is where it starts to go downhill. It's virtually impossible to read the clock in daylight. The back of the clock is like a dark gray, which makes the black text hard to read. The black isn't very pigmented. And during the day, you can see the "rest of the clock" if you are not looking DIRECTLY at the clock from a straight angle. Does that make sense? Like how you can see the 88:88 on these types of clocks when they are turned off? That's basically what you see if you are looking at the clock from a side view. It is difficult to read the clock as is during the day, let alone from a side view. It gets worse from there, however. At night, it is even more difficult to read from side views. It is almost impossible to see what time it is unless you are looking straight at the clock right in front of it. If you have the auto light enabled, when it gets dark out, the backlight will light up very very slightly. It is not very bright at all. Probably to save battery, but I would have greatly prefered it to be a bit brighter. You can tap the snooze button at the top and it makes the light light up fully at top brightness, but it only does that if you press that button - otherwise it stays dimly lit. The main issue though is with the viewing angles for me. If you're planning on putting the clock in a place that won't be directly right in front of you, or if you're expecting to use this as a clock for a room where you can see what time it is from any angle, this clock isn't for you. I guess it isn't really something you think about when buying a clock like this, but you should know this before buying it. I won't be returning this clock or anything, and as far as actual usage is concerned it was very easy to set everything up. I'm just severely disappointed in my ability (or lack thereof) to actually see what time it is. And that's what I wanted.. It's a clock!Update: After leaving this review, Zhpuat contacted me via email to address my concerns. They asked me if they could send me a new black clock, because they thought maybe the one I had received was defective - and I agreed, so they went ahead and did that. Didn't ask me to send the other one back, either. I turned it on, now maybe it's just me, but the new one I received is possibly marginally better than the old one. However, compared to the white one that I bought at the same time, the white one still has better viewing angles and a brighter light. The white clock has a bit more of a whiter hue to it, while the black one is a bit dimmer and slightly blueish with its backlighting. The text on the white clock is also darker and easier to read. I did not purchase the blue colored clock, so I can't comment on that particular one. Kudos for this company actually contacting me trying to make my slight issue correct. I was pleasantly surprised that they did this, so thanks Zhpuat!Final thoughts: This clock is definitely worth purchasing. However, if you want the best viewing angles and best light, buy the white one if it makes no difference to you. The black one is fine, however the lighting and viewing angles are not as good.

All it says it is. Get all the features you might want in an alarm clock, or any clock and a few more. It does sense the light levels and adjusts to them or you can turn off the backlight completely. For the cost it is really nice. Simple to set up and so far very reliable. You could pay more for similer models but I doubt they would be much better. Though it is a battery only clock it is still nice to have as it is a perfect back up when there are power outagaes or you are traveling, Nice clock at an affordable price and worth a look.

This is my second week using this clock prior to my cruise trip. The clock is okay. Besides being little bulky (for the travel size) the time/date/alarm is easy to set. The Alarm sound does not work for me my clock (probably the piece I received is defective). The back light works really well if you have the sensor ON and has a right amount of brightness in dark (wont's blind you if you wake up in the middle of the night). The over all clock body is flimsy. I give 3 star since the main purpose (alarm) is not working for my clock.

As others have mentioned, worked fine for a couple of months and then all we got was a blue screen. Took the batteries out and reinstalled, got slowly fading random characters in the blue screen. Spend your money on something else.Edit 1/17/17: shortly after my review the seller contacted me via email and asked whether I wanted a replacement or refund, and I chose refund which he promptly processed. I increased my rating to 3 stars due to great customer service.

I opened it a year after I purchased it, my bad. But it turned out I didn't need it at the time of purchase (my phone got fixed pretty quickly, which is what I use for my alarm everyday). This time my phone is a complete goner which means I had to bring out my alarm clock to be up on time but the alarm doesn't work, and neither does the light. I'm asking friends and family members to call me on my home phone so I'm up on time tomorrow. Really sad state of affairs.EDIT 12/31: As soon as I posted the above review, I was contact by the seller asking if I wanted a replacement clock sent for free. I took them up on it and it arrived today in working condition. I actually have a clock that lights up and beeps for an alarm now, yay! I give them 5 stars for the excellent customer service but 3 stars for the quality of the product. The batteries are a hassle to put in (and take out). This new clock that I was sent has a display that looks better at certain angles. Not very helpful. But again excellent customer service!

Update Nov 8th - Clock is working again after installing a different brand of fresh batteries. Turns out there wasn't enough voltage to run the LCD display but it was enough for LCD backlight so it appeared as if the clock wasn't working. A low battery signal would be helpful. Accept that it was our misunderstanding but a low battery signal or better user instructions such as a sticker on back of the product would have avoided the issue.------------------------------------------------------------------Bought it on Sept 8 and it is ready to be trash today Oct 30. Display gave up. Just stays white and the numbers do not show. Tested with new batteries too. I am so disappointed.

Bought this about a month ago. Loved it, displayed a bunch of stuff, light sensor, worked great. My son knocked it off the nightstand (not even a 2 foot drop) and now it's on the fritz. Making a loud shrieking noise and no display- even if you replace the batteries it continues to act this way. Pretty upset at this aspect since he used to throw a cheap $5 Walmart one around the room without it doing anything like this. I think it should be able to withstand an accidental drop.

It's all there as advertised. Big bold face clock that you'll have no problem seeing from across the room. Easy to program as well.Now for what I don't like.Three batteries! Why three? There is more than enough room for a fourth battery yet it's three. Do you know how hard it is to find batteries bundled in multiples of three at any store? Two: yes, Four: of course. Eight: quite common. Six: maybe depending on what type they are. Want to buy rechargeable batteries? Forget it. Four or eight and that's it. And you know you'll loose one or two somewhere when you need that one odd battery.Night sensor is too bright for my tastes. I have to look the other direction if I want to fall asleep fast. I'd gladly pay extra for a dimmer control for that night sensor.The alarm itself is annoyingly loud. Not all alarms are the same and some can get the job done without blasting you out of bed. I live in the woods, so it's quiet and something sharing the volume of a whisper will work just fine for me. Apparently the manufacturer feels that an alarm that can wake you up next to an interstate is a one size fits all solution. It isn't. Again, I'd pay extra just for a volume control.Plastic case is sturdy and solid feeling, but the alarm clock itself is light and has a tendency to slide around on the night stand as you try to slam your fist on it to get it to shut up as it's blaring at you.This product was certainly headed in the right direction as it was being designed, but it stops short of being a really great product.

This clock has big numbers and lots of settings. Very easy to read. Great design but it is worthless:If a clock doesn't keep accurate time then what is the point in owning it? That is the ONE thing it is supposed to do. After about a month this clock will be running 2-3 minutes fast. I have tried different batteries and they are not the issue. Unless you want to re-set this clock every month or you want a clock that estimates the time pass on this item.

Its been two years now. Since I bought it, it loses about 5 minutes/week. So every two weeks its 10 minutes behind. I was hoping it would fix itself but it hasn't. I never had a clock that kept such bad time. Plus i had to slap it a few times on the side to get the display to show all of its little legs and arms otherwise it just looked like a bunch of broken sticks. This morning at 4am. It started beeping, squealing, buzzing, beeping and flashing all at the same time. Like it was shorting out and everything went on at the same time. I ripped out the batteries and put it out of its misery. Hopefully it will become something more appreciated in its next life.

This alarm clock worked well for 14 months. Unfortunately, it no longer works properly. Curiously it still keeps time but the alarm function no longer works. I still gave it two stars for the 14 months of great performance. I recommend this alarm clock if you plan to retire within the next 14 months.

Material looks cheap and all the buttons has big clicking noise when setting up. However, since it shows a lot of info(temp, humidity,dates..), I decided to keep it to give it a try. Half year after using it, I realized that the time went a couple of mins off. By 7-8 months, it started to mulfunctioned. I reset it a couple of times to fix it and it's now completely dead. Product life 1 year and 1 month.Bye.... I'm buying something else.

The numbers are not very large and the display is too dark. For someone with bad vision, the lack of a bright and large display means this does not work very well in bed. Yes, you can press a button to temporarily increase the brightness but that's rather annoying. I ended up returning this and selecting a larger, standard red led clock that I'm happy with.

This alarm clock resets if you hit the snooze button more than three times! So if I'm feeling particularly lazy in the mornings and snooze past three times- the clock resets to 12:00, alarm resest to 6:00 and date resets to 1/1. It's not a terrible pain to fix but still, shouldn't be necessary. I do like that this alarm has a light sensor and is loud enough for me to wake up without being startled.

I bought three of them. At first, they worked well, but two stopped working right after about 6 months. The display stops to show the numbers completely, and also, the light doesn't work correctly. It turns on the light but you can't see the time. For ten bucks, I would have hoped to get more than 1 year of use.

I bought this to replace another, after my dog spilled a cup of coffee on it. The edges were more round than my old one, otherwise they looked the same - but they're not. This one never worked, just screeched when I put the batteries in. Had to send it back.

Does not work. Can't see parts of letters. Only worked a few weeks.Nancy CowellThe Vilages, FLClock stopped working. Never possible to see all numbers.I shoul have returned it!Nancy

Zero isn't an option. Clock came in packaging. Put in fresh batteries and it lit up. And that's all it does. Cannot program anything. No display. Buttons do nothing. Light doesn't even go off. Garbage. Returned immediately.

terrible, the light will keep you up all night...literally had to turn the screen away from me. facing the wall. the wake sound is horrendous, the buttons are cheap and pressing them is something you will dread. Trust me, you get what you pay for. In life, cheaper is always worse. an occasional deal might be great, but as a general rule of life, if one wants quality one should be ready to spend money.. I have a Sharper Image alarm clock for the past 20yrs and that thing is still going without fail. $60 was soon worth it not that i look at this product. Just can get good stuff for $10-15..... bad product

This is probably the worst thing I've purchased on amazon. Nearly 2,000 reviewes, with a 4 + stars rating, it had to be good.Wrong. The clock has a light sensor that turns on when dark. However, the light is super bright and there's no option to dim it, and you can't turn it off unless you deactivate the sensor by turning on the light in the room.After discovering that, I decided to put the clock else where in my house.After a few weeks, I noticed that the time sped up about 7 minutes. I set it back to the correct time. Sped up again.Now, after having it for over 6 months, the clock has completely stopped working.I bought two of these, and the same thing happened to both of them, so I highly doubt I got two faulty products, it seems that it IS a faulty product.Steer clear.