The best baby monitor
Three families used 9 baby monitors for six weeks. The Hush Cam 2 has the clearest night vision and the most reliable range.
Lauren Brooks
Ryan Mitchell, editor-in-chief
August 26, 2026
6 weeks · 9 models
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In this guide
Our picks at a glance
Hush Cam 2
BabyEar Audio
Hush Cam Pro
Prices checked September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Prices may change.
Why you can trust us
Lauren Brooks is an ergonomist and sleep coach who previously worked at a physical therapy practice. For this guide we tested 9 models over 6 weeks in our test house. We bought most models ourselves; loaned units were returned after testing. Manufacturers don’t see our conclusions before publication.
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How we tested
We tested range through walls and floors, parent unit battery life, audio and video delay, and night vision quality.
Test setup in our test house in Columbus. Photo: BrasQ
Our full test methodTest results compared
| Model | Rank | Test score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hush Cam 2 | Our pick | 8.7 | $159 |
| BabyEar Audio | Budget pick | 7.9 | $59 |
| Hush Cam Pro | Upgrade | 9.0 | $249 |
Test score based on our fixed weighting scheme. Price from: lowest price on September 30, 2026.
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- Test protocol for baby monitors, BrasQ (2026)
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Lauren is an ergonomist and certified sleep coach. She worked at a physical therapy practice before joining BrasQ in 2022. She tests mattresses, garden tools and products for young children, with help from her own family of four.
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