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aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra vs Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official aosu and Reolink sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) over aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra, driven by warranty, battery life, and alerts.
What pushes it ahead is warranty, battery life, and alerts, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is still relevant if you care most about price and rating, but Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is the stronger recommendation overall. For most setups, Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is the smarter buy.
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  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Battery Life3.3×Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)300 days vs 90 days
  • Warranty2×Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)2 years vs 1 year
Featureaosu Video Doorbell R1 UltraReolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)Winner
Price$129.99$142.49aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Rating4.44.1aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
Battery Life90 days300 daysReolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Packages, Animals, VehiclesReolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantTie
StorageInternal, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
No Subscription RequiredYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra or Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)?

Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, battery life, and alerts.

What is the biggest difference between aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra and Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra lists $129.99, while Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) lists $142.49.

Which one looks better on price?

aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is listed at $129.99, while Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is listed at $142.49. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra (better spec).

Who should buy aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?

Choose aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than warranty.

Who should buy Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)?

Choose Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) if your priority is warranty and battery life and that matters more than price.

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