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Infant Optics

Infant Optics baby monitors, ranked.

The Infant Optics DXR-8 is the Infant Optics to beat.

Infant Optics DXR-8

The verdict in 10 seconds

The Infant Optics DXR-8 at work: a parent checking the baby monitor app on a phone

Best all-rounder

Infant Optics DXR-8Infant Optics DXR-8Simple, private monitor with long battery life, but hardware has weak spots

Suits 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

Most dependable

Infant Optics DXR-8 ProInfant Optics DXR-8 ProSharp, simple, hack-proof monitor, but durability is a real worry

Suits you if

  • You want a monitor that works without Wi-Fi and can't be hacked
  • You value a simple setup with easy buttons over smart features
  • You may want to add more cameras for other rooms later

The short version

Infant Optics is about level with the other brands we cover for baby monitors. Its best is the Infant Optics DXR-8, which suits you if you want a monitor that works straight out of the box, with no app or account.

We researched 7 expert reviews, analyzed 60,403 owner ratings and comments across 9 sources for every Infant Optics model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

See the evidence

Infant Optics in numbersAverage score 71 · experts 75 · parents 86 · reliability 31
Experts, average75
Parents, average86

Averages across the 2 Infant Optics models we've scored. Other brands: 69.

Quick answers

Is Infant Optics a good baby monitor brand?

It's a solid choice, about level with the other big names.

Based on: Infant Optics averages 71 across 2 models; other brands average 69.

Which Infant Optics baby monitor is the best?

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).

Which Infant Optics baby monitor is the most reliable?

The Infant Optics DXR-8. It's the least likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 49; problems mentioned by 20% of parents.

What is the best alternative to Infant Optics?

The Nanit Pro from Nanit. It suits you if you want sleep insights and breathing tracking, not just a video feed.

Based on: Highest-scoring model from another brand (77).