The alarm clock has, in fact, a slight ticking, what I find very pleasant. A deduction of points there, because the alarm hand can move in only one direction. Correct no longer goes, you have to turn 12 hours again. Another deduction there for, which is to see the alarm clock as well as not at night. This is disappointing. The alarm is extremely loud and penetrating. A bit quieter would personally pleasant to me. Price performance ratio is not right in my opinion.