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| Feature | Eufy Video Doorbell S220 | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa | Alexa, Home Assistant | Eufy Video Doorbell S220 |
| Alerts | Motion, People | Motion, People, Packages | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus |
| No Subscription Required | YES | NO | Eufy Video Doorbell S220 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Storage | Cloud | Cloud | Tie |
| Customizable Motion Zones | YES | YES | Tie |
| Voice Changing | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Storage and fees
The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 records to a eufy HomeBase with no subscription, but it will not work without one. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus keeps nothing without a Ring plan, which also unlocks person and package alerts.
Framing and night vision
The Ring sees a square 150 by 150 degrees head to toe and records colour at night. The Eufy records 2K with black and white night vision, so parcels on the mat are the Ring's strength.
Battery
The Eufy is rated for about 6 months per charge. The Ring's pack comes out without removing the doorbell, though owners note it charges over micro-USB after undoing a screw. Both can be hardwired.
Smart home platforms
The Eufy works with Google Home and Alexa. The Ring works with Alexa and Home Assistant but not Google Home.
Which one to buy if
- you will not pay a monthly fee
The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 keeps its clips on a HomeBase at no cost.
- your speakers and displays are Google Nest
The Eufy works with Google Home; the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus does not.
- you want colour night video of the whole doorstep
The Ring's 150 by 150 degree frame and colour night vision show visitors and parcels head to toe.
- you do not want to buy a base station
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus works on its own, while the S220 needs a eufy HomeBase.
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa
- + No Subscription Required: YES
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- - Alerts: Motion, People vs Motion, People, Packages
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Packages
- - Integrations: Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa
- - No Subscription Required: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both battery doorbells praise quick installs and clear video. Eufy Video Doorbell S220 owners put no fees and local storage first, several having left Ring for that reason, and they report units still working after five years, near-flawless person detection and long battery life. Ring Battery Doorbell Plus owners single out the quick-release battery pack, a head-to-toe view that shows parcels on the step and helpful Ring support. The complaints differ. Eufy owners warn that it needs a HomeBase to work, that two-way audio lags and that it can drop offline until the base is restarted. Ring owners say saved video and smart alerts need a paid plan they were not warned about, that the pack is recharged over micro-USB after undoing a torx screw, and that heavy traffic and cold drain it faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Eufy Video Doorbell S220 or Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 for most buyers, since it records 2K to a eufy HomeBase with no subscription and works with Google Home and Alexa. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is better for a head-to-toe colour view in an Alexa home already on a Ring plan.
What is the biggest difference between the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Where video is stored. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 saves clips locally on a HomeBase for free, while the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus saves them only in the cloud with a Ring plan.
Does the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 work without a HomeBase?
No. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 is an add-on that needs a eufy HomeBase for storage and connection. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus connects straight to Wi-Fi.
Which has better night vision, the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 or the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus records colour at night. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 switches to black and white infrared.
Who should buy the Eufy Video Doorbell S220?
HomeBase owners and anyone who wants free local 2K recording and person detection, on Google Home or Alexa.
Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Alexa and Ring households that want a quick-release battery, colour night vision and a tall head-to-toe view, and will pay for the Ring plan.
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