Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) vs Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)

The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) wins overall. It has a higher rating, Retinal 4K video with 10x zoom, color night vision, dual-band Wi-Fi, and works with Alexa and Home Assistant. The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is cheaper and battery-powered, but Alexa-only with no local storage.

Video resolution and connectivity. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) shoots 4K with enhanced zoom on dual-band 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi and supports Home Assistant, while the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) shoots HD on 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi and ties in just with Alexa and IFTTT.

The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen). It records Retinal 4K with up to 10x enhanced zoom and color night vision, well beyond the HD, black-and-white night vision of the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen). For the most detail at the door, the Ring is clearly ahead.

The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) is hardwired and uses dual-band 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi for smoother streaming. The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is 2.4GHz-only and runs on 3 AA cells rated around 2 years, which is easier if you lack doorbell wiring.

Buyers with doorbell wiring who want the sharpest Ring video (4K with zoom), color night vision, dual-band Wi-Fi and Home Assistant support alongside Alexa, and are comfortable paying for Ring Protect for saved video.

Budget Alexa or Blink owners who want a low price and a simple battery install with long AA battery life, and who do not need 4K, dual-band Wi-Fi or Home Assistant and accept a cloud plan for storage.