Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Ring site.
2026 verdict
Is the Plus worth it over the original? Yes: the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus is the better battery outdoor camera, with 2K video, a much wider view and dual-band Wi-Fi.
Its 140 degree horizontal field of view against 110 degrees covers far more of a yard from one spot, it can join 5 GHz networks as well as 2.4 GHz, and with a plan it adds familiar-face alerts on top of people and packages. The Ring Outdoor Cam keeps the lower price and does the same core job: weatherproof, removable battery with optional wiring, color night vision, two-way talk, siren and Alexa and Home Assistant support. Both need Ring Protect to save video. Pick the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus for a large yard or a driveway, and the Ring Outdoor Cam for a small porch or a budget add-on to an existing Ring system.
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| Feature | Ring Outdoor Cam | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $99.99 | Ring Outdoor Cam |
| Solar Charging | NO | Sold separately | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus |
| 2K Video | NO | YES | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Packages | Motion, People, Familiar Faces, Packages | Ring Outdoor Cam Plus |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Weather Resistance | YES | YES | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Storage | Cloud | Cloud | Tie |
| 4K Video | NO | NO | Tie |
| HDR | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Field of view
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus sees 140 degrees across and 80 degrees top to bottom, against 110 and 57 on the Ring Outdoor Cam. On a wide yard or a driveway that is the difference between one camera and two.
Resolution
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus records 2K, the Ring Outdoor Cam 1080p. The extra detail shows when you zoom into a recording to read a face at the far end of the yard.
Wi-Fi
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus joins 2.4 or 5 GHz networks; the Ring Outdoor Cam is 2.4 GHz only. Close to the router the faster band helps, although for a camera far down the garden 2.4 GHz often reaches better anyway.
Smart alerts with a plan
With Ring Protect both detect people and packages, and the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus adds familiar-face alerts, so it can tell you who is at the gate rather than that someone is.
Which one to buy if
- you need to cover a large backyard or a long driveway
The 140 degree view and 2K video of the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus cover more ground in more detail.
- you are adding one more camera to a small porch on a budget
The Ring Outdoor Cam costs less and does the same basic job in a tight space.
- your 2.4 GHz band is crowded
Only the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus can connect on 5 GHz.
- you want alerts that recognize familiar faces
With Ring Protect, the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus supports familiar-face alerts and the Ring Outdoor Cam does not.
$79.99
- + Price: $79.99
- - Solar Charging: NO vs Sold separately
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
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$99.99
- + Solar Charging: Sold separately
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- + 2K Video: YES
- - Price: $99.99 vs $79.99
What owners say
Owners of both Ring outdoor cameras value the same things: a wire-free install that takes minutes, color night vision better than they expected, and a camera that links with Ring doorbells, floodlights and Alexa in one app. Both groups also point out that recordings need a Ring Protect plan. Ring Outdoor Cam owners, many running several around a property, mention recharging the battery as often as weekly with heavy use and motion detection that misses movement far from the camera. Ring Outdoor Cam Plus owners single out a picture that holds color into dusk, a view wide enough for a big backyard and an anti-theft alert, and their complaints are flimsy bundled screws, a long first charge and third-party solar panels that are hit or miss.
Upgrading from the Ring Outdoor Cam?
Moving from the Ring Outdoor Cam to the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus buys three things: 2K video instead of 1080p, a far wider 140 degree view, and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The battery design, weather resistance, siren, zones, Alexa support and the need for Ring Protect stay the same. If your Ring Outdoor Cam watches a small porch and the picture is good enough, there is little reason to switch. If it covers a wide yard and misses the edges, the Plus is the upgrade that fixes it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Ring Outdoor Cam or Ring Outdoor Cam Plus?
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus. It records 2K instead of 1080p, sees 140 degrees across instead of 110, connects on 5 GHz as well as 2.4 GHz and adds familiar-face alerts with a plan. The Ring Outdoor Cam is the cheaper option for small spaces.
What is the difference between the Ring Outdoor Cam and the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus?
Resolution, field of view and Wi-Fi. The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus records 2K with a 140 degree view and dual-band Wi-Fi, while the Ring Outdoor Cam records 1080p with a 110 degree view on 2.4 GHz only. Both are weatherproof battery cameras with optional wired power.
Do the Ring Outdoor Cam and Ring Outdoor Cam Plus need a subscription?
To save video, yes. Without Ring Protect the Ring Outdoor Cam and the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus offer live view only, with no recordings or smart alerts, and neither has a microSD slot.
Do the Ring Outdoor Cam and Ring Outdoor Cam Plus work with Google Home?
No. Both the Ring Outdoor Cam and the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus work with Alexa and Home Assistant, but not with Google Home or Apple HomeKit.
Who should buy the Ring Outdoor Cam?
Ring households adding a battery camera to a porch, a side door or a shed, where 1080p and a 110 degree view are enough and the lower price matters.
Who should buy the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus?
Anyone watching a large yard or a driveway who wants 2K detail, the widest view of the two and familiar-face alerts, inside a Ring and Alexa home.
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