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Infant Optics vs Nanit
Nanit comes out ahead overall.
The verdict in 10 seconds
Best Infant Optics
Infant Optics DXR-8Simple, private monitor with long battery life, but hardware has weak spotsSuits you if
- You want a monitor that works straight out of the box, with no app or account
- You prefer a private setup that doesn't connect to your home internet
- You like being able to adjust the camera angle and zoom from the handheld
Best Nanit
Nanit ProSuperb video and sleep tracking, but it costs extra to unlock everythingSuits you if
- You want sleep insights and breathing tracking, not just a video feed
- You're comfortable with apps, Wi-Fi and a bit of setup
- Your budget can stretch to accessories and a yearly subscription
The short version
Nanit is the stronger brand for baby monitors right now. The best single model of the two is the Nanit Pro, which suits you if you want sleep insights and breathing tracking, not just a video feed.
We researched 11 expert reviews, analyzed 85,894 owner ratings and comments across 10 sources for every Infant Optics and Nanit model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
See the evidence
Brand scoreboardAverage score 71 vs 77 · reliability 31 vs 59
| Infant Optics | Nanit | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 71 | 77 |
| Experts | 75 | 80 |
| Parents | 86 | 83 |
| Reliability | 31 | 59 |
| Models scored | 2 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Infant Optics DXR-8 | Nanit Pro |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Quick answers
Which is better, Infant Optics or Nanit?
Nanit, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 71 for Infant Optics vs 77 for Nanit.Which brand is more reliable, Infant Optics or Nanit?
Nanit. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 31 vs 59.What is the best Infant Optics baby monitor?
The Infant Optics DXR-8. It suits you if you want a monitor that works straight out of the box, with no app or account.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Infant Optics models (75).What is the best Nanit baby monitor?
The Nanit Pro. It suits you if you want sleep insights and breathing tracking, not just a video feed.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Nanit models (77).