Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus vs TP-Link Tapo MagCam

The TP-Link Tapo MagCam wins overall: cheaper, 2K video, free microSD recording, RTSP and free people, animal and vehicle detection, on a battery rated at up to 300 days. The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is better rated with far brighter floodlights.

Storage and power. The MagCam records locally on battery power with no fees, while the Ring is hardwired with floodlights and stores everything in the cloud behind a subscription.

The TP-Link Tapo MagCam at 2K with a 150-degree horizontal view, against 1080p and 140 degrees on the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus. Both offer color night vision, though Ring's floodlights light a much larger area.

The TP-Link Tapo MagCam, which stores video on a microSD card and detects people, animals and vehicles on device. The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus needs a plan for recorded video and smart alerts.

Buy the TP-Link Tapo MagCam if you want wire-free 2K outdoor coverage with IP66 sealing, long battery life, color night vision, free microSD recording, RTSP and free people, animal and vehicle alerts.

Buy the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus if you want powerful floodlights and a camera on permanent power, with color night vision, a siren, motion and privacy zones and Ring's app.