Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro
Exact average 78.0 · 2 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 64
Image: Infant Optics6 professional reviewers tested the Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: easy to use and ease of use.
Reviewed by PCMag UK, BabyGearLab, The Strategist and 3 more
The catch: Inaccurate thermometer.
4 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 70PCMag UK
A simple, non-Wi-Fi monitor with easy setup, clear video and useful noise reduction, but no phone viewing or remote access.
Read PCMag UK review - 58BabyGearLab
Easy to set up, but its video, sound and battery life underperformed in testing for the price, and the lab points to cheaper, better alternatives.
Read BabyGearLab review - 89est.The Strategist
The reviewer, a long-time user of the original DXR-8, found the Pro a big step up thanks to its HD screen, longer range and on-screen clock.
Read The Strategist review - 85est.Fathercraft Reviews
The Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro is a solid, easy-to-use non-Wi-Fi baby monitor that offers significant improvements over its predecessor, particularly with its impressive active noise reduction feature.
Read Fathercraft Reviews review - 83est.Reviewed
A no-frills baby monitor with some of the best video, night vision and audio the reviewer has tested.
Read Reviewed review - 83est.Engadget
Recommended as the best pick for security because it uses a closed-loop system, with decent video, pan/tilt and noise reduction, but it needs a separate display to charge and has no app or sharing.
Read Engadget review
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- Fathercraft Reviews on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 85
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What critics praise most
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro worth it?
Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. Inaccurate thermometer.
Do critics agree about the Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro?
Critics split: scores range from 58 (BabyGearLab) to 89 (The Strategist), a spread of 31 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What is the best alternative to the Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro?
The Nanit Pro (critic score 82), best overall.