Muse S Athena vs Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light HF3650 (formerly Somneo)
Our pick: Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light HF3650 (formerly Somneo) takes it — 81 vs 72.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Muse S Athena — You coach meditation, focus or sleep-recovery and want objective EEG/fNIRS biofeedback to guide clients.
- Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light HF3650 (formerly Somneo) — Buy it if you struggle with dark winter mornings and want a proven, gentle light-based wake-up with wind-down and sunset features, and you don't mind paying a premium.
Muse S Athena
The only consumer headband pairing EEG with fNIRS brain-blood-oxygen sensing, and a genuinely strong sleep tracker — but it's a premium buy (~€449) with a paid membership on top.
Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light HF3650 (formerly Somneo)
The Somneo HF3650 is Philips' flagship sunrise-simulation alarm and one of the best-regarded wake-up lights on the German market, with a smooth 30-minute light ramp, RelaxBreathe wind-down and a sunset function. It wakes you gently and reliably, but it is pricey and the built-in speaker is mediocre.
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