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Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) vs Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)

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Updated October 2026
Data from the official Aqara and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
Ring wins the resolution race with 4K, but the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) still takes this wired doorbell comparison on storage, integrations and platform reach.
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Winner
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
$99.99
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The Aqara records 2K to a microSD card of up to 512 GB with NAS backup, and it works with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, so a saved clip never needs a plan. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) answers with the sharper Retinal 4K picture and 10x enhanced zoom, color night vision and a 140 by 140 degree head-to-toe view, and its radar-based 3D motion detection cuts false alerts. Both are wired-only with customizable motion zones and a one-year warranty, and neither rings a mechanical indoor chime on its own. Choose the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) for subscription-free local recording and far wider platform support, and the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) if detailed 4K video matters most and you accept a Ring Protect plan.
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FeatureAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)Winner
Price$99.99$249.99Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantAlexa, Home AssistantAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudCloudAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesMotion, People, PackagesAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Voice ChangingYESNOAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Rating4.24.2Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Video resolution

The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) shoots Retinal 4K with up to 10x enhanced zoom, which owners use to read a face, a parcel label or a nearby plate. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) is 2K, sharp enough for a head-to-toe view but with less detail to zoom into.

Recording and subscription

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) keeps 24/7 footage on a microSD card of up to 512 GB with NAS backup and no fee. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) has no local storage, so saved video and person or package alerts require a Ring Protect plan.

Field of view

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) uses a 165 degree diagonal lens in a 3:4 portrait frame built to catch a parcel on the step. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) is a square 140 by 140 degrees.

Smart home platforms

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) supports Apple HomeKit Secure Video, SmartThings, Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) works with Alexa and Home Assistant, with no Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter.

Finishes

The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) comes in four finishes, including Deep Silver and Polished Night Navy. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) ships in a single color.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) owners praise the fast, reliable Apple Home notifications, the head-to-toe framing that keeps parcels in shot, and the RTSP stream for a NAS or NVR, and they complain about the quiet bundled chime and the transformer the install often demands. Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) owners, mostly upgrading from older Rings, call the 4K picture and 10x zoom a real step up for reading faces and parcel labels, and like the quick alerts and clear two-way audio; their warnings are the subscription needed for saved video and person or package alerts, the separately sold indoor chime, and a minority who hit dropped connections, missed events or trouble joining 5 GHz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) or Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)?

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired), leading on connectivity, smart home integrations, local storage, alert variety and voice changing. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) still offers the sharper 4K image with 10x enhanced zoom and radar-based 3D motion detection.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) and the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)?

Resolution against storage. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) records 4K with 10x enhanced zoom but has no local storage, so saved clips need a plan. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) shoots 2K and records 24/7 to a microSD card with no subscription.

Does either doorbell record without a subscription?

Only the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired), which records to a microSD card of up to 512 GB at no cost. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) has no local storage, so live view works for free but saved video always needs a Ring plan.

Which one supports more smart home platforms?

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired), which adds Apple HomeKit Secure Video and Samsung SmartThings on top of Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) works with Alexa and Home Assistant only.

Who should buy the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)?

Buyers who want subscription-free local recording, the lower price and the widest smart home platform support of the two.

Who should buy the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)?

Buyers who specifically want Ring's sharpest 4K image with 10x enhanced zoom and are already committed to paying for Ring Protect.

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