Head-to-head
| Measure | Owlet Dream Sock | Snuza Hero MD |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Dad Score | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Alert reliability | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Certification & claims | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Fit & wearability | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Getting the alert to you | 8.2 | 5.5 |
| Value & running costs | 6.0 | 8.4 |
| Typical price | £280 | £95 |
| Certification | UKCA and CE marked medical device | Class IIb medical device |
★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.
The most complete smart sock on sale in the UK, with proper medical certification behind its readings.
Best for Parents who want pulse and oxygen readings with alerts on a base station and their phone, and who trust themselves not to watch the numbers all night.
A certified medical device that does one job well, for about a third of the price of a smart sock.
Best for Parents who room-share and want a simple, medically certified breathing movement alarm with no app, no Wi-Fi and nothing to charge.
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