Jim B.
Well worth the investment!
I was very skeptical of this when I bought it. I thought it would be gimmicky and not actually work. But it has been a life saver. I work shifts and have little kids in the house. So I wear earplugs after night shifts and having the onyx band means I never miss my alarm because I can't hear it. My wife is a light sleeper so I always used to wake her up on morning shifts with my alarms. Not anymore! I'm also a really heavy sleeper and this always wakes me up. It doesn't wake you up with a start either. It is a gentle start without being too gentle to not wake you up. The single multifunction button is actually pretty intuitive to use. It is easy to charge, and I normally only charge it once a month. I don't wear it during the day as I don't need it for the steps/calories burnt ect. I don't know how accurate or good it is for that. For what I need it for, this has been great!
Response from HiStripsJul 8, 2026
Hi Jim, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I love that you mentioned how it's helped with both shift work and not waking your wife. That's exactly the kind of situation the Onyx was designed for, so it's great to hear it's made such a difference for you. It's also nice to hear your thoughts on the single-button controls. We know they can seem a little unusual at first, so it's great that you found them intuitive once you got used to them. Thanks again for giving us a chance despite your initial skepticism. We're really happy the Onyx turned out to be worth the investment, and we hope it keeps making those early mornings and night shifts a little easier.