Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO vs VTech VM819

Head-to-head in best baby monitors, scored on our six-axis safety-first system.

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Our pick
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO

Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO

8.8/10$165–$200
VTech VM819

VTech VM819

8.7/10$50–$60

Our verdict

Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO takes it on our safety-first score (8.8 vs 8.7), helped most by no wifi = private. The VTech VM819 still makes sense if its price or feature mix fits you better.

Who wins each category

9.4Safety9.0
9.2Ease of use9.0
8.8Value9.4
8.6Durability8.2
8.0Comfort8.0
7.8Features7.4
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO

Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO

$165–$200

VTech VM819

VTech VM819

$50–$60

Safety
9.4
9.0
Ease of use
9.2
9.0
Value
8.8
9.4
Durability
8.6
8.2
Comfort
8.0
8.0
Features
7.8
7.4

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