Braun BC21 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock – Black

The BC21 combines a bedside alarm clock with a 10W Qi wireless charging pad. Its silhouette is derived from the DN 40, one of Braun’s early digital alarm clocks designed by Dieter Rams and Dietrich Lubs in 1976; the charging pad sits behind the display, so the phone stays out of sight. Braun BC21 won a Red Dot Award for product design in 2021.

Specifications

• Brand: Braun
• Model: BC21 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock
• Type: Alarm clock
• Dimensions: H 63.5 × W 140 × D 140 mm (2.5" × 5.5" × 5.5") per Braun
• Weight: 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
• Display: VA LCD, auto or manual brightness, 12/24 hour
• Time format: 12 or 24 hour
• Power: US power adapter (Braun lists a US version)
• Battery: CR2032
• Charging: 10W Qi wireless pad, silicone non-slip surface; works with Qi-enabled devices
• Alarm: Crescendo beep alarm, touch snooze, 5-minute snooze
• In the box: Clock, instruction manual and 2-year warranty (per Braun)
• Awards: Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021
• Item number (MPN): BN-BC21B

Features

• 10W Qi wireless charging pad (per Braun)
• Self-adjusting VA LCD brightness
• Crescendo beep alarm, touch snooze

Best for

Nightstands, guest rooms, home offices and dorm rooms.

Who this is not for

• Phones without Qi wireless charging: the pad only charges Qi-enabled devices.
• Anyone who wants an analog dial: this is a digital clock.
• Anyone who needs it within a day or two: it ships in 2–3 business days.

Why we carry it

We’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and few products show where modern design comes from as clearly as Braun’s. The current collection is based on the original Dietrich Lubs and Dieter Rams designs of the 1970–1990 era, some with technical updates for the 21st century.

Braun's own awards list names the BC21 among winners of the Red Dot Design Award and Good Design Award (Chicago Athenaeum).

Buy once: durability and care

Our advice: dust with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of direct sun and away from moisture. No solvents on the display or lens.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Braun BC21 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock?

Dimensions: H 63.5 × W 140 × D 140 mm (2.5" × 5.5" × 5.5") per Braun. Weight: 1.1 lb.

How is the Braun BC21 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock powered?

US power adapter (Braun lists a US version). Battery: CR2032.

What does the Braun BC21 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock display?

VA LCD, auto or manual brightness, 12/24 hour. Time format: 12 or 24 hour.

Is this a genuine Braun BC21 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock?

Yes.

When will the Braun BC21 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock ship?

Ships in 2–3 business days.

Has the Braun BC21 won a design award?

Yes. Braun BC21 won a Red Dot Award for product design in 2021.

Gifting & corporate orders

For corporate gifts, hospitality or project quantities, contact us.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on Braun and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Ordering watches or clocks for corporate gifts or a hospitality project? Contact us with models and quantities and we’ll confirm availability.

Shipping & returns

Ships in 2–3 business days.

Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and specifications above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.