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

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) edges this comparison on features and platform support, with Retinal 2K and HDR video plus up to 6x zoom, a 140 by 140 degree square view that frames a visitor head to toe with the parcel at their feet, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, IP55 sealing, a tool-free Quick Release Battery Pack, automatic replies, privacy zones and Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT integration. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is the better received unit and answers with a 5MP sensor, a wider 166 degree diagonal view, radar plus PIR and AI detection, and an included aosuBase Mini that keeps 60 days of events with no fee, where the Ring needs a subscription for any recorded video, person or package alert. Both sit at a similar price. Buy aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra if avoiding a monthly bill and maximising resolution matter most; buy Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) for Wi-Fi 6, automatic replies and Ring's wider integration list.
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Featureaosu Video Doorbell R1 UltraRing Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)Winner
Price$119.99$179.99aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Rating4.44.2aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
StorageInternal, CloudCloudaosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Automatic RepliesNOYESRing Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaAlexa, Home AssistantTie
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Packages, Familiar FacesTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie
Outdoor Custom RingtoneNONOTie
Indoor Custom RingtoneNONOTie
Voice ChangingNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) or the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) on integrations and features such as automatic replies, with Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT support and dual-band Wi-Fi 6. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is better received and wins on its 5MP camera and 60 days of free local recording.

What does each store and at what cost?

aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra records 60 days of events to its included base station at no charge. Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) has no local storage, so video history, person detection and package alerts all require a Ring subscription.

How do the cameras compare?

aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra uses a 5MP sensor with a 166 degree diagonal view. Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) shoots Retinal 2K with HDR, colour night vision and up to 6x zoom in a 140 by 140 degree square frame.

Which is easier to recharge?

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) uses a Quick Release Battery Pack that comes out without tools. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is rated at about 90 days per charge and can also be hardwired, which removes charging from the routine.

Who should buy the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?

Buyers who want the highest resolution and two months of recorded history with no subscription, plus adjustable motion zones and radar-assisted detection. If you want Wi-Fi 6, automatic replies and Ring's ecosystem, Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) is the better fit.

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