Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) vs Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen)

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) wins overall, with a higher owner rating, dual-band Wi-Fi, deeper free clip storage, and free on-device alerts for people, packages, animals and vehicles. The Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) counters with a lower price and color night vision.

Alert coverage. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) detects people, packages, animals and vehicles on-device without a subscription, while the Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) needs a Ring plan just to unlock people and package alerts and never detects animals or vehicles at all.

Yes, both the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) and the Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) record 2K. The Ring adds color night vision the Nest lacks, while the Nest counters with a wider 166-degree head-to-toe view and more free clip storage.

Only the Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen), which is wire-free by default with hardwiring available as an optional trickle charge. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) is hardwired only and needs existing doorbell wiring to work.

Google and Nest households with doorbell wiring who want the better-reviewed doorbell here, with dual-band Wi-Fi and the richest free smart-alert set.

Buyers without doorbell wiring who want a lower price, color night vision, and Quick Replies, and who don't mind paying for a Ring subscription for people and package alerts.