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Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor vs Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO

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

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Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor

8.7/10$259–$299
Our pick

Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO

8.8/10$165–$200

Who wins each category

9.2Safety9.4
8.6Ease of use9.2
7.4Value8.8
8.8Durability8.6
8.4Comfort8.0
9.6Features7.8

Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor

$259–$299

Our pick

Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO

$165–$200

Safety
9.2
9.4
Ease of use
8.6
9.2
Value
7.4
8.8
Durability
8.8
8.6
Comfort
8.4
8.0
Features
9.6
7.8
Key specs
Camera resolution
1080 p
720 p
Field of view (Flex Stand)
130 °
Screen size
5 in
Wireless range
1000 ft

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