Buyer’s guide · 4 min read
5 Things to Know Before Buying Another Anti-Snoring Gadget
Another nasal strip. Another spray. Another gadget sitting in the drawer. If you’ve spent good money trying to make bedtime quieter, here’s what’s worth knowing before you spend any more, including on ours.
Quick inventory
What’s in your snoring drawer?
Be honest. Tap everything you’ve bought.
A clean drawer? Impressive. Let’s keep it that way.
Reason 1: They don’t all go after the same thing
Some help the snorer. Some only help the person lying awake.
Snoring can involve your nose, your mouth, your sleeping position or the soft tissue in your throat, and it’s different from person to person. That’s why the gadget your brother-in-law swears by does nothing for you.
So before you buy, figure out what a product is actually designed to do. Here’s a quick, honest cheat sheet:
Cheat sheet
What each one is designed to do
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Nasal strips
Designed toHold the nostrils a little more open
Worth knowingAimed at the nose; one strip per night
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Mouth tape
Designed toKeep your lips closed so you breathe through your nose
Worth knowingNot comfortable for everyone; one strip per night
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Chin straps
Designed toHold your jaw closed
Worth knowingCan feel warm and may shift during the night
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Mouthguards
Designed toHold the lower jaw forward
Worth knowingWorn in your mouth all night; some are fitted by a dentist
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Throat sprays
Designed toCoat the throat before bed
Worth knowingOne more thing to remember every single night
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Anti-snore pillows
Designed toChange your head or sleeping position
Worth knowingBulky, and hard to take on a trip
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Earplugs & white noise
Designed toHelp the listener tune it out
Worth knowingDo nothing about the snoring itself
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SleepLabs Pro
Designed toHelp reduce snoring, with a small device worn under the chin
Worth knowingNothing in your mouth or over your face; charges in its travel case
General descriptions, not medical advice. If you’re not sure why you snore, a doctor can help you find out.
Reason 2: The best gadget is the one you’ll actually use
If it’s a hassle at 11 p.m., it’s in the drawer by Friday.
Here’s what nobody prints on the box: most snoring products don’t fail on night one. They fail on night nine, when you’re tired, the strip won’t stick, the strap is too warm and you just… skip it.
Before you buy anything, picture using it every night. How long does it take to put on? Can you sleep the way you normally sleep? Will it come with you on a trip? A simple routine you’ll stick with beats a clever one you won’t.
Rule of thumb: if it takes longer than brushing your teeth, be suspicious.
Reason 3: Know how it works before you buy it
Here’s ours, without the hype.
If a company can’t explain plainly what its product does, that tells you something. So here’s SleepLabs Pro in plain English:
- What it is: a small, cordless device designed to help reduce snoring.
- Where it goes: directly underneath the center of your chin. Not on your throat.
- How it stays put: an adhesive contact patch.
- What it does: works through that patch with gentle pulses. You start on a low setting and adjust to what feels comfortable.
- What it isn’t: a treatment for sleep apnea or any other medical condition.
Nothing in your mouth. Nothing over your face. No hose and no humming machine on the nightstand.
Reason 4: Your partner is the only review that counts
You’ll never hear the difference. They will.
Here’s the funny thing about testing a snoring gadget: the person wearing it is fast asleep. You wake up, feel great and declare it a success. Meanwhile, your partner is at the coffee maker with a very different review.
So before you trust any product, or any five-star rating from a stranger, run the only test that matters:
- Ask the night shift. After a week, ask your partner how the nights went, not yourself.
- Count the nudges. Fewer elbows at 2 a.m. says more than any label.
- Check the pillow count. If someone still ends up in the guest room, it isn’t working.
Pro tip: a phone recording from night one and night seven settles every argument. Play it at breakfast at your own risk.
Reason 5: The snoring always comes on vacation
Does your gadget?
Hotel rooms. Cruise cabins. The in-laws’ guest room with walls made of paper. Snoring never takes a night off, but plenty of snoring fixes stay home: the wedge pillow won’t fit in the carry-on, the white-noise machine needs an outlet, and the spray is still sitting by the bathroom sink.
Before you buy, ask one simple question: will this actually come with me? If the answer is “probably not,” get ready for a very awkward breakfast with the people in the next room.
SleepLabs Pro travels in a small case that also charges it. It goes in the bag right next to your toothbrush.
The bottom line
Fewer gadgets. One simple routine.
You don’t need a bigger drawer. You need one thing that fits into your night, that you understand, and that you’ll actually use.
If that sounds like SleepLabs Pro, here’s what it costs today and what comes in the box.
Reviews
From people who’ve tried it all
I thought this was going to be another gimmick
I’ll admit I was skeptical. I’ve bought just about everything advertised for snoring. My wife convinced me to try this one, and I’m glad she did. She says the difference has been noticeable, and that’s good enough for me.
I wish someone had told me about this sooner
I’ve spent so much money on nasal strips, sprays, and those uncomfortable mouthpieces. What surprised me about this was how simple it is to use. It took a few nights to get used to, but now I barely think about it.
So much easier than the mouthpiece I tried
I hated sleeping with a bulky mouthpiece. It always felt awkward, and I’d take it out halfway through the night. I like that SleepLabs goes under my chin instead. For me, it’s a much more convenient routine.
FAQ
Before you ask
How is SleepLabs Pro worn?
Directly underneath the center of your chin, not on your throat. An adhesive contact patch holds it in place, and the quick-start guide in the box shows exactly where it goes.
What are the contact patches for?
The adhesive contact patch holds SleepLabs Pro in place directly underneath your chin. Each patch is single-use, and starter patches come in the box. If a patch irritates your skin, stop using it.
How does charging work?
The travel case is the charger. Keep SleepLabs Pro in its case between nights.
What comes in the box?
The SleepLabs Pro device, starter contact patches, a travel charging case and a quick-start guide.
Is it intended to treat sleep apnea?
No. SleepLabs Pro is a wellness product designed to help reduce snoring. It isn’t intended to diagnose, treat or cure sleep apnea or any other medical condition. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, so if you stop breathing in your sleep, wake up gasping or feel exhausted during the day, talk to your doctor. Never stop CPAP or another prescribed treatment because of a SleepLabs product. If you have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device, ask your doctor before using it.
What if it isn’t right for me?
Use it for 90 nights in a row and, if you’re still not happy, you can request a full refund on the device. Returns before 90 nights are accepted minus a 30% restocking fee. You’ll need a return authorization first, you pay return shipping, original shipping isn’t refundable, and opened contact patches can’t be returned. Read the full refund policy.
Make the next one count.
$89. Starter patches and a travel charging case in the box. 90-night satisfaction trial, terms above.
