The verdict in 10 seconds
Best Miku
Miku ProClever breathing tracking without wearables, but pricey and phone-dependentSuits you if
- You want to see your baby's breathing without bands, socks or clip-ons
- You're happy using your phone as the monitor and are fine with a wall mount
- You'd rather not pay monthly just to see recent video clips
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 7 expert reviews, analyzed 26,890 owner ratings and comments across 7 sources for every Miku and Nanit model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
See the evidence
Brand scoreboardAverage score 67 vs 77 · reliability 73 vs 59
| Miku | Nanit | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 67 | 77 |
| Experts | 73 | 80 |
| Parents | 59 | 83 |
| Reliability | 73 | 59 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Miku Pro | Nanit Pro |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Quick answers
Which is better, Miku or Nanit?
Nanit, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 67 for Miku vs 77 for Nanit.Which brand is more reliable, Miku or Nanit?
Miku. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 73 vs 59.What is the best Miku baby monitor?
The Miku Pro. It suits you if you want to see your baby's breathing without bands, socks or clip-ons.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Miku models (67).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).