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

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) wins overall, with free on-device alerts for people, packages, animals and vehicles, dual-band Wi-Fi, and custom indoor and outdoor ringtones. The Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) counters with a lower price and sharper 2K video.

Installation and power. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) needs existing doorbell wiring and has no battery option, while the Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) runs wire-free on a built-in battery, with hardwiring available only as an optional trickle charge.

The Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen), recording 2K with color night vision and a privacy zone. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) shoots HD video with HDR and a tall 3:4 head-to-toe view, but no 2K resolution or color night vision.

Only the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) does, tagging people, packages, animals and vehicles on-device for free. The Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) needs a Ring subscription just to unlock people and package alerts, and never detects animals or vehicles.

Homes with existing doorbell wiring who want Google Home integration and subscription-free smart alerts covering people, packages, animals and vehicles.

Renters or anyone without doorbell wiring who wants a wire-free install, a sharper 2K picture, and a lower price, and who doesn't mind paying for Ring Protect later.