Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Ring site.
2026 verdict
Where a porch light or floodlight already covers the scene, the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus is the smarter pick of these two Ring outdoor cameras: newer, smaller and just as well connected.
It matches the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro on dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, a 140 degree view, color night vision, a siren and battery or wired power, and it adds familiar face alerts with Ring Protect. The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro earns its higher price with two motion-activated LED spotlights, HDR and, as its owners describe, 3D radar motion detection with Bird's Eye View and a second battery slot for longer runtime. Neither records without Ring Protect. Pick the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus for a lit area and a tidy install, and the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro for a dark side yard where the camera has to bring its own light.
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- Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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| Feature | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus | Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus |
| Solar Charging | Sold separately | NO | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus |
| HDR | NO | YES | Ring Spotlight Cam Pro |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Familiar Faces, Packages | Motion, People, Packages | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus |
| Light | NO | Spotlight | Ring Spotlight Cam Pro |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Weather Resistance | YES | YES | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Storage | Cloud | Cloud | Tie |
| 2K Video | YES | YES | Tie |
| 4K Video | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Built-in lights
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro has two LED spotlights that switch on with motion. The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus has none, so it depends on lighting you already have.
HDR
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro adds HDR, which keeps a bright sky or a shaded porch readable in the same shot. The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus has no HDR.
Battery
Both run on a rechargeable battery with optional wired power. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro owners describe a second battery slot for longer runtime, and also a battery cover that is very hard to open.
Size
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus is the more compact camera, at 67 x 67 x 128 mm against 77.8 x 81.5 x 144.63 mm for the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro, which carries its light bar.
Face alerts
With Ring Protect, the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus adds familiar face alerts. The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro does not list them.
Which one to buy if
- the area you are watching already has an outdoor light
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus gives the same connection, view and color night vision without paying for lights you do not need.
- the spot goes completely dark at night
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro lights the scene with two motion-activated LEDs.
- the camera faces strong backlight, like a sunny street
The HDR of the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro balances bright and dark areas.
- you want alerts when a familiar person arrives
Familiar face alerts are listed for the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus with Ring Protect.
Winner
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Solar Charging: Sold separately
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Familiar Faces, Packages
- - HDR: NO vs YES
- - Light: NO vs Spotlight
47% OFF
£89.99
£169.99
- + HDR: YES
- + Light: Spotlight
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
- - Solar Charging: NO vs Sold separately
What owners say
Owners of both Ring cameras agree on the basics: install is quick, the camera joins the rest of their Ring devices in one app with Alexa, and saving video means paying for Ring Protect. Both groups also advise using Ring's own solar panel rather than a third-party one. Ring Outdoor Cam Plus owners single out a sharp image that holds color into dusk and linked automations where one Ring device triggers another, and complain about flimsy mounting screws and a long first charge. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro owners talk about stable dual-band Wi-Fi, lights that double as side-yard lighting and a second battery slot that stretches time between charges; their most repeated complaint is a battery cover so hard to open that some needed help, and some find the image grainy at a distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus vs Pro: which should I buy?
This page compares the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus with the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro. The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus is the smarter pick where lighting already exists, with dual-band Wi-Fi and familiar face alerts. The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro adds spotlights and HDR for dark spots.
What is the difference between the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus and the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro?
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro adds two motion-activated LED spotlights and HDR in a larger body. The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus is smaller, adds familiar face alerts with Ring Protect, and shares the dual-band Wi-Fi, 140 degree view, siren and color night vision.
Do both cameras support 5 GHz Wi-Fi?
Yes. The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus and the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro both connect over 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Do the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus and Ring Spotlight Cam Pro need Ring Protect?
To save video, yes. Neither has a microSD slot, so without a plan both offer live view and motion alerts only. With Ring Protect, clips are kept in the cloud for up to 180 days.
Who should buy the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro?
Ring households watching a dark yard, alley or driveway, who want the camera to light up and deter visitors and value HDR and longer battery runtime.
Who should buy the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus?
Ring and Alexa homes that already light the area, want a compact camera with dual-band Wi-Fi and familiar face alerts, and prefer not to pay for spotlights.
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