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aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra vs EZVIZ CP4

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Best camera, no monthly fee? The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra wins this comparison on connectivity, alert variety and customizable motion zones, and it does it with subscription-free local storage.
aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
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Its 5MP sensor and seven-piece glass lens shoot 2K in a 166-degree 4:3 frame with colour night vision, the included aosuBase Mini stores 60 days of clips and doubles as the chime, and it works on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi on battery or wired power. The EZVIZ CP4 is the specialist alternative: a peephole kit with a 4.3-inch indoor touchscreen, a two-year warranty, microSD recording up to 512 GB and a voice changer, but 1080p and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Pick the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra for the better camera and alerts, or the EZVIZ CP4 if your door has a peephole and you want a screen inside.
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Featureaosu Video Doorbell R1 UltraEZVIZ CP4Winner
Rating4.44.3aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Warranty1 year2 yearsEZVIZ CP4
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiaosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Familiar FacesMotion, Peopleaosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Customizable Motion ZonesYESNOaosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Battery Life90 days90 daysTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantTie
StorageInternal, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie

What the differences mean

Storage

Both avoid a subscription. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra records to the 8 GB aosuBase Mini in the box, with 60-day loop recording, while the EZVIZ CP4 records to a microSD card of up to 512 GB. The aosu base also serves as the indoor chime.

Image quality

The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra uses a 5MP sensor behind a seven-piece optical glass lens and adds colour night vision. The EZVIZ CP4 is 1080p with black-and-white infrared night vision, so the aosu is the sharper and more colourful camera.

Connectivity

The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, which is unusual in this category. The EZVIZ CP4 is 2.4 GHz only, and its alert range is tuned around a 110-degree PIR sensor with a 6-metre reach.

Power

The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra runs on a rechargeable battery or existing doorbell wiring. The EZVIZ CP4 is battery only, with a 4600 mAh pack quoted at 90 days of standby that depends heavily on how busy the doorway is.

Form factor and warranty

The EZVIZ CP4 is a peephole kit that needs an existing viewer hole and replaces it with a camera outside and a screen inside, backed by a two-year warranty. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is a conventional camera with a one-year warranty that fits any door.

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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces
  • - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
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  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi

What owners say

aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra owners repeatedly say the local storage is the reason they bought it, with one describing wanting a doorbell for years but never another monthly fee, and they report easy installs and a 5MP picture that looks better than pricier rivals; the caveats are battery life below the 90-day rating, human detection that misses sometimes and slow support on a damaged unit. EZVIZ CP4 owners praise the peephole install and the indoor screen, and they value that a memory card removes any subscription, but they repeat the same two warnings: battery life falls to about a week when the door faces a street, and neither the camera nor the screen is waterproof.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra or EZVIZ CP4?

The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra, because it brings the better camera, dual-band Wi-Fi and richer detection while still recording locally with no subscription. The EZVIZ CP4 is the right choice only for a door with an existing peephole where you want a screen inside.

What is the biggest difference between the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra and the EZVIZ CP4?

Form factor and camera. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is a conventional 5MP doorbell with colour night vision and dual-band Wi-Fi, while the EZVIZ CP4 is a 1080p peephole kit with a 4.3-inch indoor touchscreen that only fits doors with a viewer hole.

Does the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra need a subscription?

No. The included aosuBase Mini has 8 GB of storage with 60-day loop recording, and real-time alerts, two-way audio, human detection and playback all work without a plan. Cloud subscriptions only add advanced AI detections and longer retention.

Does the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra work with Apple HomeKit?

No. It supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant only, with no HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings or RTSP support. The EZVIZ CP4 likewise supports Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant but no HomeKit or Matter.

Does the EZVIZ CP4 need an existing peephole?

Yes. It replaces a standard door viewer, so it only fits a door that already has one, on a leaf between 35 and 105 mm thick. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra can mount on any door.

Who should buy the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?

Buyers who want the highest resolution and the richest detection for the money, with local recording and no monthly fee, in a home that runs on Alexa or Google.

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