Reolink Doorbell WiFi vs Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen), which costs less, rates slightly higher and adds familiar face detection. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi wins on a 2 year warranty against one and on microSD recording without a subscription.

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi, which records to a microSD card as well as the cloud. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) relies on cloud storage, so keeping history means an ongoing plan.

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi, at 2 years against 1 year for the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen).

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen), which adds familiar face detection to motion, people and package alerts. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi covers motion, people and packages.

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) is battery powered, so it can be mounted anywhere. Check your door's existing wiring before choosing, since that often decides which of the two is practical.

Buyers who want to own their footage on a microSD card with no monthly fee, and who value a 2 year warranty on a device exposed to the weather.

Buyers who want the cheaper, better-rated doorbell with familiar face detection and battery mounting flexibility, and who are comfortable with Ring's subscription for recorded history.