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Eufy SpaceView Pro
3.71,435 ratings
The best cheap dedicated monitor — 720p, a 5-inch screen, long battery and pan/tilt, with no WiFi, app or subscription to deal with.
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Nanit Smart Baby Monitor
4.5312 ratings
The best smart monitor — a crisp overhead HD view with sound, motion and cry alerts, sleep insights, and two-way audio. (Nanit's breathing-motion tracking is available through its add-on Breathing Wear band — nothing attaches to the baby.)
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