Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) vs Ring Video Doorbell Wired

The Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) is the more feature-complete choice, with sharper 2K video, a broader alert set including Familiar Faces, and automatic Quick Replies. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired costs less and carries a higher owner rating, making it the value pick for anyone with existing doorbell wiring.

Power source. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired only works hardwired to an existing low-voltage doorbell circuit, with 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). It records at 2K, while the Ring Video Doorbell Wired is limited to 1080p, though both include a wide horizontal field of view and both black and white plus color night vision.

Yes. On both the Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) and the Ring Video Doorbell Wired, live view and basic motion notifications are free, but saving recorded video and getting person or package alerts require a Ring Protect plan.

Buyers who want the sharper 2K picture, the fuller alert menu with Familiar Faces, and a wire-free install that does not depend on existing doorbell wiring.

Buyers with existing low-voltage doorbell wiring who want Ring's most affordable, highest-rated doorbell and are fine with 1080p video and no battery-powered install option.