Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) vs Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) is the better overall doorbell. It is the higher rated of the two, it supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi rather than 2.4GHz alone, and it includes customizable motion zones and automatic replies without a subscription. The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) is cheaper and works with more platforms, which is where its case lies.

Wi-Fi. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) has dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and connects to a 5GHz network, while the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) is limited to 2.4GHz. On a busy modern router that difference shows up as fewer dropouts and easier setup, which is a big deal for a device streaming video from the front door.

The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen), with a 180-degree diagonal lens against the 140 by 140 degree square view of the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen). Both are shaped to show a visitor head to toe and packages on the ground, but Arlo takes in more of the sides of the entryway.

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) uses a Quick Release battery pack that pops out without tools, so a spare keeps the doorbell online while one charges. The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) has a rechargeable battery rated at around four months, and both can be hardwired for continuous power if your door has existing doorbell wiring.

Buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) if you want the most dependable connection of the two, with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, plus HDR, color night vision, IP55 sealing, free motion zones and automatic replies. It suits Alexa households and anyone who wants tool-free battery swaps rather than unmounting the unit.

Buy the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) if you want to spend less, need Google Home or IFTTT support alongside Alexa and Home Assistant, or want the widest 180-degree view. Just plan for an Arlo Secure plan, since smart alerts, motion zones and video history all sit behind it, and keep in mind it is 2.4GHz only.