I am giving this 4.5 stars Instead of 5 because the simplicity of the design, which for looks is great, but it makes it a little complicated to operate if you were a guest. You really need the cheat sheet to figure out how to turn it on (press the metal mesh on top) and how to select the sounds. Also, I love waves crashing, which it has, though it’s not a very clear crisp sound. Could be better, but still grateful it’s a choice. The grey version looks great on my bedside table and I would recommend it to any light sleeper who needs some white noise.