Google Nest Doorbell (battery) vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)

The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) wins overall here on price and flexibility, offering the same smart alerts for less and mounting anywhere with no wiring. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) is newer and better rated with a sharper 2K image, but it is wired-only and costs more.

Power and resolution. The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) runs on a rechargeable battery for a wire-free install but shoots HD, while the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) is hardwired-only and steps up to a sharper 2K HDR image with a taller 1:1 view.

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen), thanks to its 2K sensor, HDR and a 166-degree diagonal 1:1 head-to-toe view. The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) shoots HD with HDR and a 145-degree view, which is still sharp but a step below on paper.

For saved video, yes. Both detect people, packages, animals and vehicles on-device with no fee, but keeping video beyond the free event window (3 hours on the battery, 6 hours on the 3rd Gen wired) and getting familiar-face alerts require Nest Aware on either.

Renters and buyers without doorbell wiring who want Google's smart alerts and a tall head-to-toe view at a lower price, in a wire-free package. It suits Google homes prioritizing easy install and value over the sharpest image.

Google and Nest households with existing wiring who want the sharpest Nest video, 2K HDR and the tallest head-to-toe view, and don't mind paying more. It fits buyers after the newest, best-rated Nest doorbell with constant power.