We compared two pan-and-tilt video baby monitors: the VTech VM924 and the Motorola Nursery VM50G.
What we looked at
Stated range, screen size, night vision, extra features, battery life, and price.
The verdict
If you want a stated 300m long range, a 2600mAh battery good for up to 17 hours of video streaming and 1.33x zoom, the VTech VM924 is the longer-range pick, at £66.30. If you would rather pay £28.31 less for a monitor with room-temperature monitoring alongside a 5-inch colour display, two-way talk and infrared night vision, the Motorola VM50G is the value option, at £37.99.
A £66.30 monitor with a stated 300m range and up to 17 hours of video battery life.
A £37.99 monitor with room-temperature monitoring and a 5-inch colour display.
VTech VM924 Video Baby Monitor with Camera, Pan&Tilt, 5" LCD Screen, Up to 17 Hrs Battery Life, 1.33x Zoom, Night Vision, 300m Long Range, Soothing Sounds, 2-Way Talk, Secured Transmission — Longest Range
Intended for: Marketed as a video baby monitor with a stated 300m long range secure transmission, pan up to 270 degrees and tilt up to 105 degrees with 1.33x zoom, a 2600mAh battery for up to 17 hours of video or 29 hours of audio streaming, night vision, two-way talk and a 5-inch high-resolution LCD parent unit.
What we liked
- Stated long range of up to 300m (1,000 feet), on a secure transmission, per the listing
- Pan up to 270 degrees and tilt up to 105 degrees, with 1.33x zoom
- 2600mAh rechargeable battery for up to 17 hours of video streaming or 29 hours of audio, per the listing
- Night vision with an auto-on screen
- 5-inch high-resolution LCD parent unit
Worth knowing
- Costs £28.31 more than the Motorola VM50G on these listings
- The listing does not state a camera resolution or temperature monitoring
Best for
- Larger homes or gardens where range matters
- Buyers who want the longer stated battery life
- Anyone who wants zoom on the parent unit
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants room-temperature monitoring built in
Motorola Nursery Baby Monitor with Camera - Nanny Cam VM50G - Baby Camera with Color Display, Two-Way Communication, and Infrared Night Vision - 480p Zoom, Tilt, and Pan - Updated Model — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a baby monitor with a 5-inch colour display, 480p zoom, tilt and pan camera, infrared night vision, two-way communication and room temperature monitoring on the parent unit.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the VTech VM924 on these listings, at £37.99
- Room-temperature monitoring on the parent unit, per the listing
- 5-inch colour display
- Infrared night vision for low light or complete darkness
- Two-way communication and zoom, tilt and pan on the camera
Worth knowing
- The listing does not state a maximum range or a battery-life figure
- 480p is a lower stated resolution than typical HD baby cameras
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants room-temperature monitoring built in
- Smaller homes where long range matters less
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a stated long-range figure
- Buyers who want a stated all-day battery life
