Lumie Sunrise vs
Glow 150: Which One?

Both are made by Lumie — the British brand that invented the wake-up light in 1992. Both will transform your mornings. The question is whether the extra features of the Glow 150 justify the price difference. Here's the honest answer.

This is the most common question we get. Someone has decided they want a Lumie wake up light — they've done the research, they're convinced by the science — but they're not sure whether to start with the £34.90 Sunrise Alarm or go straight to the £118.96 Bodyclock Glow 150.

The short answer: both are genuinely excellent. The longer answer depends on what matters to you.

What They Have in Common

Both use Lumie's core sunrise simulation technology — the same fundamental approach that has been refined over 30 years. Both include a sunset sleep feature. Both come with Lumie's 3-year warranty. Both are available on Amazon with free Prime delivery. And both will make your mornings measurably better than a standard alarm clock.

Where They Differ

Who Should Buy the Sunrise Alarm (£34.90)

The Sunrise Alarm is for you if you're trying a wake up light for the first time and want to be sure it works for you before committing to a higher spend. It's also the right choice if you'll appreciate the mood lighting colours — 6 options including green, red, blue, pink, orange and light blue — which the Glow 150 doesn't have.

At £34.90 with Amazon's Choice status, 3,351 reviews and 700+ monthly buyers, this is the most validated entry point into Lumie's range. It's not a compromise — it's the right product for most first-time buyers.

Who Should Buy the Glow 150 (£118.96)

The Glow 150 is for you if you want the most refined experience — more sunrise duration options, more sounds, the auto-dimming display that disappears in darkness, and the tap-to-snooze function that means you don't need to fumble for a button at 6am.

It's also the right choice if you're a serious SAD sufferer, if you've already tried a cheaper wake up light and want to upgrade, or if you simply want the best product Lumie makes at this price point. The Class I medical device certification gives it additional credibility for therapeutic use.

The Honest Verdict

If you're undecided: start with the Sunrise Alarm. The core technology is the same. If it transforms your mornings — and it will — you'll know whether you want to upgrade. If you already know you want the best, skip straight to the Glow 150.

What you shouldn't do is buy a no-brand cheap wake up light from an unknown manufacturer to save money. The Lumie Sunrise at £34.90 is already the most affordable genuine wake up light from the brand that invented the technology. Going cheaper than that means going to a brand with none of Lumie's 30 years of refinement behind it.