The Infant Optics DXR-8 and DXR-8 Pro come from the same award-winning platform that has kept Infant Optics at the head of the baby monitoring development industry for nearly 10 years.

The DXR-8 Pro comes packed with great features that make it one of the best choices on the market for you and your family. But what are some differences between these two products?

Here is a table showing some differences between these two Infant Optics baby monitors:

Released in 2020, The DXR-8 Pro was a majorly anticipated upgrade from the original DXR-8. 5 years of development has taken the DXR-8 Pro to the next level, but it may have more to it than what the frugal buyer is looking for. Keep reading to find out more about both products so you can decide which is the better pick for you.

Infant Optics DXR-8 Features

With over a million units sold, you can bet Infant Optics knows what they are doing when it comes to their baby monitors. They’ve created a feature-filled product that will always keep you connected with your little ones. But what is so great about these features?

Here are the standard features on the DXR-8 Models:

  • Non-WiFi closed loop system: With WiFi-powered baby monitors, you are bound to the connection in your house for the product to work. There is concern with WiFi units that people can hack into the feed and monitor you and your loved ones.Pan and tilt: This is very important to be able to see the entire room, especially if your baby is old enough to attempt climbing out of the crib or is crawling on the floor.Remote temperature: Allows you to monitor temperature in your baby’s room.Ability to connect up to 4 cameras: You will be able to see your multiple children, or your one child, at all angles for their safety.2 lenses included: (Normal, Zoom)LED sound bar: Allows you to see sound levels so you don’t need to have the screen on at all times.

For many, the ability to use without WiFi is a major factor. Most baby monitors require you to have Wifi in order to use them. So if that goes down, your monitor system goes down with it. The DXR-8 is able to have its own network as it is powered by battery, so you won’t have to worry about it going down.

Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro Features 

Widely considered to be one of the top baby monitors on the market, the DX8-R has undergone some much-needed upgrades. Infant Optics created the DXR-8 Pro to keep up with leading technology and customer needs. 

Bigger Screen Size & Better Resolution

Infant Optics’ upgrades to their renowned baby monitor started by bumping the screen size and resolution. 

The DXR-8 Pro boasts a 5in 720p monitor, which leaves the DXR-8 in the dust with its 3.5in 240p screen. In terms of picture quality, this is a massive improvement from the previous model. But if portability is your thing, the Pro might be a little too big.

Increased Range

Infant Optics increased the DXR-8’s range from 700ft to an impressive 1000ft from camera to monitor from larger distances. This is especially great if you own a larger house or one where your baby is on a separate floor than what you’re monitoring them from.

You Can Hear Your Baby Better

Baby monitors have a reputation for a lot of loud and annoying background noise, which the Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro model takes care of with its active-noise-reduction (ANR) feature. This feature selectively filters out background noise like fans, AC, and passing cars so you can hear your baby better.

Additional Upgrades

Now that you know some of the most apparent changes to the device, let’s take a look at some other upgrades the DXR-8 Pro baby monitor has.

They include:

  • Upgraded speakerUpgraded battery Night visionSound activationPower save mode Two way talk (walkie talkie function)

Now, let’s take a look at some of the downsides.

Downsides to the Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro

While Infant Optics has presented a solid offering, it has a few shortcomings that should be mentioned.

Some downsides to the DXR-8 Pro include:

  • You can’t use old cameras with new onesIts battery is still lacking in overall life despite the upgrade

While not unbearably short in terms of all of the monitors on the market, it could be a lot better.

Final Thoughts

Despite the newest improvements, the DXR-8 still feels a little like it is still a piece of technology from yesteryear. Compared with other units on the market, it sadly is not leading the pack. But with the closed loop system, safe from prying eyes, its ease of set-up, and its portability, at its price, the DXR-8 Pro is still a great monitor.