Nevin J.
I recently purchased the HiStrips Onyx…
I recently purchased the HiStrips Onyx because I specifically wanted a vibration alarm that could wake me without relying on a loud phone alarm as I don’t wake up with that. Unfortunately, my experience with the vibration strength has been disappointing. Even when I test the alarm while I am completely awake and paying attention to it, I can barely feel the vibration on my wrist. Strangely, I can actually hear the buzzing of the watch quite clearly from outside more than I can physically feel it on my wrist. I have tried repositioning it, tightening the band, wearing it closer to my wrist, and placing the vibrating section against the underside of my wrist to improve contact, but it still feels very weak. My main concern is that if the vibration is difficult for me to notice while I am fully awake, I don’t feel confident relying on it to wake me from sleep which is ultimately the main reason I purchased the product. I have reached out to HiStrips support to see whether my unit could potentially be defective or whether they have a stronger alternative. I will update this review based on how they respond and whether they are able to resolve the issue. The concept itself is great, and I really wanted this to work, but unfortunately the vibration strength of my Onyx has not met my expectations so far.
Response from HiStripsAug 16, 2026
Hi Nevin, Thanks for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re sorry the vibration strength hasn’t met your expectations, especially since waking you without a loud alarm was the main reason you purchased the Onyx. We’d really like the chance to look into this properly and see whether there’s an issue with your particular unit or another way we can help. Could you please send us your order number or the email address you used when placing the order? That’ll allow us to locate your purchase and reach out to you directly to work on a solution.