Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 vs Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 wins overall on price, integrations and free storage. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) has a higher owner rating, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, sharper 2K HDR video and color night vision, so it is the stronger choice if video and connectivity matter most.

Wi-Fi and video versus platform support. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) connects over dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and shoots 2K HDR with color night vision, while the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is 2.4GHz-only and tops out at 1080p, black-and-white night vision, but adds Apple HomeKit support the Ring Plus lacks.

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 does, recording free to microSD with 7 days of free cloud storage. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) has no local storage and needs a Ring subscription to save and review video.

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen), whose Quick Release Battery Pack pulls out without tools for charging. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 uses a 6-pack of AA batteries instead, and both can also be hardwired.

Apple Home users who want a subscription-free doorbell with a lower price, free microSD and cloud storage, and extras like custom ringtones and voice changing, and who can live with 1080p, 2.4GHz-only connectivity.

Buyers who want dual-band Wi-Fi, sharper 2K HDR video with color night vision and a higher owner rating, and who are willing to pay for Ring Protect to unlock its fuller alert set.