Braun BC22 Classic Analogue Alarm Clock review
A straightforward quartz alarm clock with snooze, light and a continuous backlight.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Braun’s BC22 Classic Analogue Alarm Clock is a battery-powered quartz clock for people who want a conventional dial and straightforward wake-up features. Its luminous-tipped hands and dial derived from Braun’s AB 2 design suit bedside use, while the crescendo beep alarm, snooze/light function and continuous backlight cover basic needs without adding radio or dual alarms. The green set indicator is visible on the clock face. This is a focused choice for buyers who prefer an analogue alarm over a feature-heavy digital clock.
The standout features are practical rather than extensive: the alarm grows in intensity, the hands have luminous tips, and the backlight can be disabled. The clock uses one AA battery, not included, and has a quiet precision quartz movement. The product page lists dimensions of 97 × 85.6 × 42 mm and a two-year warranty. Buyers who need multiple alarm settings, radio, projection or a separate power-failure backup should look for another model; those functions are not part of the BC22’s listed specification.
The U.S. product listing showed a price of $50 and was marked out of stock when checked, so availability may affect a purchase. The model is best suited to someone who values an uncomplicated analogue display, a gradually intensifying beep and a light function rather than extensive controls. Its battery power avoids a mains connection, but a battery is not supplied. Choose another alarm clock if backup behavior during a power failure is essential, or if you want features such as dual alarms or radio.
Braun BC22 Classic Analogue Alarm Clock pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Luminous-tipped hands make the dial easier to read in low light.
- Crescendo beep alarm includes a green set indicator.
- Snooze/light function and a continuous backlight that can be disabled.
- Where it doesn't
- Requires one AA battery, which is not included.
- No separate power-failure backup is stated.
- The U.S. listing showed it out of stock when checked.
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