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Angelcare AC25-1 vs Babysense True Sleep

TECH DADSPLURGE STARAngelcare AC25-17.9Around £179Amazon
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TECH DADSPECIAL STARBabysense True Sleep7.7Around £110Amazon

Point by point

MeasureAngelcare AC25-1Babysense True Sleep
Tech Dad Score7.97.7
Detection & false alarms7.67.6
Medical certification8.49.0
Set-up & everyday use8.06.8
Alarm & parent alerts8.86.6
Value & running costs7.08.2
Typical price£179£110
Wi-FiNoneNone
CertificationMedically certifiedBreathing monitor is a Class IIb medical device

★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.

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TECH DADSPLURGE STAR
Angelcare

Angelcare AC25-1

A certified movement pad and a video monitor in one, with the alarm on the parent unit where you'll hear it.

7.9
Splurge StarAround £179

Best for Parents who want a movement pad and a non-Wi-Fi video monitor in one box, with the alarm in their hand rather than in the nursery.

TECH DADSPECIAL STAR
Babysense

Babysense True Sleep

A certified two-pad breathing monitor plus a non-Wi-Fi video monitor, for little more than the pads alone.

7.7
Best budget video bundleAround £110

Best for Parents who want both a certified breathing monitor and a simple video monitor without paying Angelcare prices.

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