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Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) vs Ring Video Doorbell Wired

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Blink and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
Ring Video Doorbell Wired beats Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) in 2026, with its clearest edge on price, rating, and integrations. Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and integrations, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) can still be the right pick, but only if its specific feature mix outweighs the wider strengths of Ring Video Doorbell Wired. For most setups, Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the smarter buy.
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FeatureBlink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)Ring Video Doorbell WiredWinner
Price$59.99$49.99Ring Video Doorbell Wired
Rating4.24.5Ring Video Doorbell Wired
IntegrationsAlexa, IFTTTAlexa, Home Assistant, IFTTTRing Video Doorbell Wired
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
StorageCloudCloudTie
AlertsMotion, People, Familiar FacesMotion, People, PackagesTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie
Outdoor Custom RingtoneNONOTie
Indoor Custom RingtoneNONOTie
Voice ChangingNONOTie
Automatic RepliesNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) or Ring Video Doorbell Wired?

Ring Video Doorbell Wired has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and integrations.

What is the biggest difference between Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Ring Video Doorbell Wired?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) lists $59.99, while Ring Video Doorbell Wired lists $49.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is listed at $59.99, while Ring Video Doorbell Wired is listed at $49.99. Ring Video Doorbell Wired (better spec).

Who should buy Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)?

Choose Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Ring Video Doorbell Wired?

Choose Ring Video Doorbell Wired if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than the competing advantages.

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