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A compact, twist-controlled bedside lamp

La Crosse Nikko 617-389 review

A small app-free clock with a 1–60-minute light alarm and twist-to-dim control.

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By Wake Up Light Reviews · Updated October 24, 2026

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Our verdict

Nikko suits a small bedside table and a simple light-and-beep routine. Its twist control and adjustable light timing are the main attractions; choose Soluna S if larger digits matter more.

Best for

A small bedside table and a simple light-and-beep routine.

Consider another if

You need large digits or a selection of nature sounds.

The details at a glance

Sunrise timing
1–60 minutes
App
No app availableSet the alarm and light directly on the device.
Membership
None
Audio
Ascending beep
Scheduling
Daily alarm
Controls
On-device buttons

Who should buy it?

Reasons to consider it

  • Compact footprint
  • Twist control for lamp brightness
  • Display has an off setting

Reasons to pause

  • Small time digits
  • Beep-only alarm
  • Nightlight timer is not a gradual sunset

A small footprint changes where it fits

At roughly 3.23 inches square, Nikko is a useful comparison for a crowded bedside table. Its smaller 0.55-inch digits are the tradeoff if you want to read the time from farther away.

Twist the lampshade instead of opening an app

Rotating the lampshade adjusts the lamp brightness, while pressing operates the nightlight. That direct interaction is the main attraction for someone who wants a lamp-like bedside object with an alarm.

Choose how early the light begins

LightAssist can run from one to sixty minutes. A very short transition suits someone who wants light close to alarm time; a longer setting begins earlier. The maximum duration is different from the lamp’s final brightness.

Keep the bedtime timer in perspective

The nightlight has an automatic shutoff timer. A timed shutoff is not the same as a confirmed gradual sunset, so choose Soluna S if a documented evening fade is a priority.

Living with La Crosse Nikko 617-389

Nikko or Soluna S?

Choose Nikko for its compact size, twist control and adjustable transition. Choose Soluna S for larger digits and a fixed half-hour evening mode. Neither is a nature-sound machine.

A beep and light, rather than an audio system

Nikko is a focused clock-lamp choice. If you want bedtime noise, radio or Bluetooth music from the same device, compare an audio-equipped model before buying a second bedside gadget.

Which alternative makes more sense?

Price range and buying options

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Questions before you buy

How do I dim Nikko’s lamp?

The lampshade twists to adjust the light through its brightness levels.

Can I turn off the time display?

The display brightness options include off.

Is the sleep timer a sunset?

It is a nightlight shutoff timer. A gradual fading sunset is not established for this model.

Specifications, manuals & further reading

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