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HelloBaby HB6550 Babyphone vs. VTech VM919 Babyphone compared

Baby Monitor

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Overall rating
75Gut
68Solide
Value for money
88Excellent
63Fair
Best price
€79.98€94.99−16 %
€129.57
Price advantage
€49.59 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 9 of 24
Rank 12 of 24

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

HelloBaby HB6550 BabyphoneOverall rating 75VTech VM919 BabyphoneOverall rating 68
Transmission& rangePicture& soundPrivacy& safetyBattery& ease of useFeatures& build quality
HelloBaby HB6550 BabyphoneVTech VM919 Babyphone
Transmission & range58/10062/100
Picture & sound60/10076/100
Privacy & safety80/10082/100
Battery & ease of use72/10050/100
Features & build quality70/10068/100
Transmission & range
58
62
Picture & sound
60
76
Privacy & safety
80
82
Battery & ease of use
72
50
Features & build quality
70
68

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Model
HB6550
VM919
TypeType of baby monitor according to the manufacturer – audio only, video with parent unit, video with parent unit and additional app, Wi-Fi camera with app only, or sensor without camera (sock, sensor mat); only app solutions and hybrids also show the picture on the phone when away
Video baby monitor
Video baby monitor
TransmissionWireless technology according to the manufacturer – DECT is low-interference, Wi-Fi also works when you’re away but needs internet
2.4 GHz (FHSS)
RangeOutdoor range according to the manufacturer in m – significantly less indoors
305 m (1,001 ft)
300 m (984 ft)
Battery lifeRuntime of the parent unit on one battery charge according to the manufacturer, in hours
16 h
Dedicated parent unitAccording to the manufacturer, the baby monitor comes with its own receiver – it also works without a phone
Yes
Yes
Low-radiation modeReduces radio-frequency radiation according to the manufacturer, for example by transmitting only when there is sound
Yes

Monitoring & alerts

Adjustable sensitivityAccording to the manufacturer, you can set the sound level at which the baby monitor responds
Yes
Two-way talkAccording to the manufacturer, you can talk to your child through the parent unit
Yes
Yes
FeaturesAdditional functions according to the manufacturer – breathing monitoring means a sensor mat or camera detects breathing movements, heart rate & oxygen is measured by a sock on the foot; the AI alert reports tummy sleeping or a covered face, split screen shows several cameras at once
Temperature sensorLullabiesSplit screen (multiple cameras)
Temperature sensorLullabies

Baby unit & video

Baby unit power supplyHow the baby unit is powered according to the manufacturer – with a battery, it can be placed anywhere near the crib
Power adapter
Max. pairable camerasHow many cameras or baby units can be paired according to the manufacturer – for twins and siblings
4
Included camerasHow many cameras are included in this version according to the manufacturer – not how many can be paired
1 pcs
Screen sizeScreen size of the parent unit according to the manufacturer in inches – leave blank for audio baby monitors
5 inches
7 inches
Video resolutionCamera resolution according to the manufacturer – leave blank for audio baby monitors
480p
HD (720p)
Night visionAccording to the manufacturer, the camera also shows a picture in the dark (infrared)
Yes
Yes
Pan/tilt cameraAccording to the manufacturer, the camera can be panned and tilted remotely
Yes
Yes
ColorColor of this version according to the manufacturer
Schwarz-weiß
Weiß

Privacy & costs

Encrypted transmissionAccording to the manufacturer, the transmission is encrypted – no one else can listen in or watch
Yes
Yes
Works offlineAccording to the manufacturer, also works without internet or the manufacturer’s servers – important for privacy and if the Wi-Fi goes down
Yes
SubscriptionWhether features such as recordings or sleep analysis require a paid subscription according to the manufacturer
No subscription

General

Warranty
1 years
Price segment
Budget
In the box
Elterneinheit, Kamera, 2 Netzteile, Montagematerial (Schrauben, Dübel, Halterung), Bohrschablone, Bedienungsanleitung
Babymonitor VM919 HD, 2 Netzstecker, aufladbare Batterien, Haltevorrichtung

Prices

Offers

HelloBaby HB6550 Babyphone

VTech VM919 Babyphone

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Das HelloBaby HB6550 ist ein einfaches Video-Babyphone, das ohne WLAN, App und Abo läuft und im ECO-Modus rund 27 h durchhält. Das 480p-Bild zeigt nur, ob das Kind liegt oder sitzt. Schwerer wiegt der Ton: Leises Wimmern bleibt oft unbemerkt, im Normalbetrieb rauscht es, und im Haus reißt die Verbindung teils nach 15 m ab, ohne erkennbaren Warnton.

Pros

  • Läuft ohne WLAN, App, Konto und Abo, Übertragung verschlüsselt
  • Elterngerät hält im ECO-Modus rund 27 h, am Kabel weiter nutzbar
  • Kamera per Elterngerät schwenk- und neigbar, 355° und 120°, fast lautlos
  • 5-Zoll-Display und bis zu 4 koppelbare Kameras
  • In wenigen Minuten startklar, Geräte ab Werk gekoppelt
  • Zwei Netzteile und komplettes Montagematerial im Lieferumfang

Cons

  • ECO-Modus reagiert auf leises Wimmern oft erst bei lautem Weinen
  • Normalbetrieb rauscht dauerhaft, Lautsprecher mit höchstens 68 dB leise
  • Im Haus Abbrüche teils schon nach 15 m, kein Warnton bekannt
  • Grobes 480p-Bild, nachts Augen nicht erkennbar, teils heller Streifen
  • Akku lässt nach Monaten mehrfach nach, Laden dauert lange, kein USB-C

Das VTech VM919 ist ein Video-Babyphone mit 7-Zoll-Elterneinheit, das ohne Internet und App direkt und verschlüsselt funkt. Bild und Ton kommen im Alltag verlässlich an, und die schwenkbare Kamera behält auch krabbelnde Kinder im Blick. Der Haken ist der schnell leere Akku: Nachts gehört die Elterneinheit ans Netzteil. Für lange Tage ohne Steckdose taugt sie nicht.

Pros

  • Großer 7-Zoll-Bildschirm, auch aus dem Nebenzimmer gut ablesbar
  • Funkt direkt und verschlüsselt, ohne Router, Konto oder Cloud
  • Stabile Verbindung, Abbrüche beschreibt keine Rezension
  • Schwenkbare Kamera erfasst auch krabbelnde oder stehende Kinder
  • Gegensprechen, Schlaflieder, Temperatursensor und Nachtsicht an Bord

Cons

  • Akku der Elterneinheit schnell leer, nachts nur am Netzteil sinnvoll
  • Keine App, kein Blick aufs Bild von unterwegs
  • Menü in einer ausführlichen Rezension als verwirrend beschrieben
  • Anleitungen im Netz passen teils nicht zur eigenen Oberfläche

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