What I don't love: There's not anything to really dislike about the LectroFan, unless you're looking for something with nature sounds. This is the perfect white noise machine for people who don't need much in the way of sound options, but do need to bring their white noise machine when they travel. Its small size and portability add to that. What I love: I really adore the simplicity of the LectroFan. The adjustable volume control is pretty sensitive, and I've never had a problem finding just the right volume to mask outside sounds on any given night - I've used the LectroFan on and off for about six months, both at home and while traveling. It's only got three buttons on the front: power, volume control and sound selection.

The LectroFan has 20 total sounds - 10 white noise sounds and 10 fan sounds. It means that people who buy a white noise machine for white noise are getting exactly what they want. Unlike many models, the LectroFan doesn't have sounds of birds chirping, ocean waves, water falling or other nature sounds going on, and I think that's a good thing. If you want pitch-black darkness, the Homedics Sound Spa is probably not the right choice for you, or you can try covering up the light. I'm pretty sensitive to light when falling asleep and while sleeping (I'm a very light sleeper), so this green light felt very bright and unnecessary to me. What I don't love: When the Sound Spa is turned on, there's a little green light on top of the machine. It produces high-quality sound for the price (although the rain setting has an obvious loop), and it has enough sound settings for the average person. What I love: The Homedics Sound Spa is inexpensive, easy to use and portable. This white noise sound machine is lightweight and thin, so you can slip it into a carry-on or personal item with no problem. You can plug the Sound Spa into a wall outlet or use batteries to take it on your travels, which brings me to one of the best features - that it's incredibly portable. Choose from the soothing sound options of white noise, brook, thunder, summer night, ocean and rain. This white noise machine has a timer you can set for 15, 30 or 60 minutes and plays six calming nature sounds and sleep sounds. A favorite on Amazon, the Homedics Sound Spa strikes the perfect balance of quality and budget - that is, it's a good value.

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