Ticktime Pomodoro Timer, Productivity Timer Cube, 3/5/10/15/25/30 Min Presets, Custom Countdown & Stopwatch 1s–99m59s, Sound/Vibration/Silent, Magnetic, Rechargeable, for ADHD Study Work, Gray

I’ve used a lot of timers in my day , from wind-up kitchen ones that sound like a smoke alarm having a nervous breakdown to fancy apps that promise focus but mostly deliver distraction. This little gadget actually does the job. Flip it, set it, and get to work. No fussing with menus, no scrolling through settings like you’re trying to launch a rocket. I use it for my Pomodoro sessions, stretches, even when I’m cooking. It’s small, solid, and has just enough beep to get your attention without making the dog think the world’s ending. Battery life could be better, but I charge it with my phone in the morning and it’s good to go. All in all , a clean, clever, no-nonsense tool that helps keep my easily-distracted butt on track. If you need something that looks good on your desk and actually keeps you moving, this one’s worth the coin.

Truly gamechanger for my daily tasks

So far this timer seems both useful and pretty nifty. The niftiness factor is important because for a lot of people who need this kind of object, the object itself needs to be both interesting and easy to use. Each side of the hexagon has a different preset time, from 5 minutes to 60 minutes. All I have to do is turn it on and set it down with the preset time I want, and it shows the numeric countdown plus a visible color wheel that also helps visualize how much time is left. You can also set a custom time. The beep is not unpleasant to my ears, and the volume is adjustable (though I haven't tested that feature myself yet). The timer feels very lightweight, which may be perceived as an advantage (portability) or disadvantage (potential lack of durability). Some users sensitive to tactile cues might wish for something that feels a bit heftier. My only criticism is that the timer is marketed as having a magnetic back so you can stick it to metal surfaces, but its magnet is much too weak to support its own weight, despite how lightweight it is. That's why I give this product only 4 stars. With a decent magnet it would be an easy 5 stars.

I'm glad it's small because it doesn't take up a lot of room on my desk. Came partially charged, so I was able to use it right out of the box. Very easy to use, just flip it over to the time you want. No app needed or anything, which I appreciate it because I didn't have to spend any extra time to set up an account or anything to use it. Literally just open the box and you can use it right away. Also, shipping was very fast.

I find this very helpful. Works as described.

So this Design shine’s Aesthetically, but not functional 1 of you are gonna keep this on your desk Don’t bother (the battery dies in minutes and the charging port is in from which makes it terrible for on desk display) The count down alarm is decent

I’m still making the Pomodoro timer a habit but the times I’ve used it have been great. It is well made and the timer works instantly when you place it down. Bright display and loud alarms keep you in check. I love how it’s small and portable. It’s a good value for the money I’d say.

If you constantly change between time settings on your Pomodoro timer and find the effort required to do so annoying, you might find this timer fits the bill. But if cost, reasonably pleasant alarm sound, legibility of display, or portability are important to you, I'd look elsewhere, particularly since there are now much better options available. This timer looks really cool in the product photos, but I didn't find it as cool in actual use. I've gone back to using my old timer, a Yunbaoit study timer, which isn't as cool looking but works better in all respects and is about half the price. This is a decent (though expensive) Pomodoro timer if --you only use study intervals of 3, 5, 10, 15, 25 and 30 minutes --you change frequently between these time intervals and don't want to have to reset your timer, and --you want a loud alarm but don't frequently need a highly-visible display to check the remaining time before the alarm sounds. If you frequently check the time before the alarm sounds, I think you'll find that the very small (5mm or 0.2" numbers) and rather dim display that shows the numbers at an angle (unless set to 3 or 30 minutes) takes more of an effort to read than most timers. This can be an issue for me because I find that the additional effort further breaks my concentration while studying. I intensely disliked the loud, jarring sound, which (even at the softest setting) was exactly like the alarm on a Kidde smoke detector. The timer has a few other less serious limitations. The 1.9" x 1.8" x 1.7" size makes it less convenient to transport in a bag or pocket than a flat timer. The flashing alarm, which just lights up the numbers, isn't especially noticeable, so you're effectively stuck with the loud audible alarm. The glossy ABS plastic, at least on the silver-colored model, is an absolute fingerprint magnet, looks gross pretty quickly, and requires water and effort to clean. My fingers produce relatively little oil and I don't have this problem with other things--I can go for weeks without having to clean my iPad display. The construction quality is OK but it's plastic (and feels like plastic) rather than metal. The controls are reasonably straightforward but changing the time (other than between the presets) is easier on other timers I've used. I don't think the black face is particularly attractive when the alarm is off due to the triangular shape of the buttons and the USB-C port being on the front rather than on the rear. It looks nicer when on, but all of the items on the display (besides the numbers) are a bit confusing. And, for some reason, the numbers on the sides face towards the back, which makes them upside down when you're looking at the timer from the front. Why all the good ratings when I am rating this a one star? I read a few of the five-star ratings and noticed two things. First, most have never used a Pomodoro timer before and thought this was much better than using a watch or some timing device. So it was the idea of a Pomodoro timer that they liked but they weren't in a position to compare this timer to other Pomodoro timers on the market. Second, most of the high ratings come with very short reviews that aren't very detailed. Compare that to the one-star reviews, most of which are very detailed. Before I buy a product I always check the one-star reviews. If they are silly--like complaints about packaging or delivery--or are by a customer who's disappointed that the product doesn't meet his or her very specific, unusual requirements, I just ignore them. But when the one-star reviews are very detailed and convincing, I usually pass on the item. I didn't follow my own advice in this case and regret the purchase.