I'll be the first to admit that I did not need a $170 alarm clock to stop using my phone at night and actually get some good rest. After all, willpower is free, and in general, most alarm clocks are much cheaper.

Still, I was intrigued by the Loftie Clock, from the positive reviews it received across the board, often citing its pleasant "wakeup" sounds that replace the classic blaring alarm. As a lifelong night owl who now works East Coast hours from Los Angeles, I made the case over and over to myself about why I should invest in one — but I could never quite get over the sticker shock.