Is a real-fan white noise machine better than a digital one?

Across the reviewers we read, mechanical fan-based machines like the Yogasleep Dohm and SNOOZ are preferred by light sleepers and people with misophonia because the sound is non-looping and lacks the subtle digital artifacts some listeners detect in recorded tracks. Digital machines win on sound variety, portability, and features like night lights and timers — so the right pick depends on whether you value sound purity or flexibility.