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| Feature | aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra | Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99 | $99.99 | Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.2 | aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra |
| Storage | Internal, Cloud | Cloud | aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra |
| Automatic Replies | NO | YES | Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa | Alexa, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces | Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces | Tie |
| Customizable Motion Zones | YES | YES | Tie |
| Outdoor Custom Ringtone | NO | NO | Tie |
| Indoor Custom Ringtone | NO | NO | Tie |
| Voice Changing | NO | NO | Tie |
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- + Storage: Internal, Cloud
- - Price: $119.99 vs $99.99
- - Automatic Replies: NO vs YES
- + Price: $99.99
- + Automatic Replies: YES
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall, the Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) or the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?
Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) on integrations and features like automatic replies, with Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT support at a lower price. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra wins on owner reception, its 5MP camera, dual-band Wi-Fi and 60 days of free local recording.
Do both need a subscription?
Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) does for anything recorded: video history, person detection, package alerts and familiar faces all require a Ring plan. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra stores 60 days on its included base station free, charging only for package and familiar-face alerts.
How do the cameras compare?
aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra uses a 5MP sensor with a 166 degree diagonal view. Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) shoots Retinal 2K with colour night vision in a 140 by 140 degree square frame, which owners describe as a large step up from older Ring doorbells.
What about charging and Wi-Fi?
Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) has a built-in battery, so recharging means removing the doorbell from the wall, and it is 2.4 GHz only. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra runs about 90 days per charge, can be hardwired and supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Who should buy the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?
Anyone who wants the sharpest image, two months of recorded events with no monthly bill, custom motion zones and dual-band Wi-Fi. If you are already in Ring and want its app, automatic replies and IFTTT support, Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) is the natural pick.
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