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Best Hourglasses

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Lily's Home
Cherry Wood Hourglass
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Bottom Line

This classic design and large size makes this a great decoration for the home or office.

Pros

Large, 60-minute hourglass that makes an excellent accent piece. It has a gorgeous classic design and is well-constructed. Stands 9.5 inches tall and has a 6-inch base.

Cons

May come unassambled, and the time is off by a couple minutes.

Deco 79
Glass Quarter Hourglass
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Bottom Line

Good choice if you're looking for an hourglass that is both decorative and affordable.

Pros

Sleek metal frame and smaller size make this a good gift or office decoration. Stands 7 inches tall and runs for 15 minutes.

Cons

Feet may be uneven and sand may stop running occasionally. Best as a decoration.

Best Bang for the Buck
JayDeco
Blown Glass Hourglass
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Bottom Line

Inexpensive, accurate, and elegant hourglass.

Pros

Frameless blown glass design makes this hourglass stand out. Its blue sand doesn't stop running, and despite the low price, this is a fairly accurate 15-minute hourglass. Stands 6.5 inches tall.

Cons

This all-glass piece is very fragile, and some customers noted that it can be difficult to stand upright.

Daya Fashion
60 Minute Hourglass
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Bottom Line

Sleek 60-minute hourglass for a low price.

Pros

Cheaper option for a full 60-minute hourglass. The wooden frame is sturdy and there are four sand colors available. Stands 8 inches tall.

Cons

Glass piece may be slightly loose in frame.

SZAT
Crystal Hourglass
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Bottom Line

Small, crystal hourglass that makes a great gift.

Pros

Elegant and affordable, this crystal hourglass looks nice on a desk or mantle. It runs 30 minutes with accuracy, and there are a few sand colors to choose from.

Cons

Sand may become stuck if kept in a humid environment. Easily breakable.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 25 Models Considered
  • 5 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 98 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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      Web Producer
    • Peter
      Peter
      Writer
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    Deco 79

    Glass Quarter Hourglass

    Deco 79

    Glass Quarter Hourglass

    Good choice if you're looking for an hourglass that is both decorative and affordable.
    $15
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    JayDeco

    Blown Glass Hourglass

    JayDeco

    Blown Glass Hourglass

    Inexpensive, accurate, and elegant hourglass.
    $10
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    Daya Fashion

    60 Minute Hourglass

    Daya Fashion

    60 Minute Hourglass

    Sleek 60-minute hourglass for a low price.
    $19
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    Lily's Home

    Cherry Wood Hourglass

    Lily's Home

    Cherry Wood Hourglass

    This classic design and large size makes this a great decoration for the home or office.
    $49
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    SZAT

    Crystal Hourglass

    SZAT

    Crystal Hourglass

    Small, crystal hourglass that makes a great gift.
    $23