Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) vs Battery Doorbell Pro

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Ring site.

2026 verdict

A Plus outscoring a Pro: the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) comes out ahead here, and it even shoots sharper video than its costlier sibling, Retinal 2K with HDR versus the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro's 1536p with no HDR.

Winner

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)

$119.99$179.9933% OFF

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It also picks up Familiar Faces alert eligibility and free automatic Quick Replies, both missing from the Pro, while typically costing less. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro answers with an Ethernet jack alongside its dual-band Wi-Fi, plus radar-based 3D Motion Detection with Bird's Eye Zones, a genuinely more advanced way of shaping motion zones than the standard detection on the Plus (2nd Gen). Both share the same removable, tool-free battery design. Buyers chasing sharper video and a wider alert set for less should pick the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen); those who want an Ethernet backup and the most precise motion zoning Ring offers wirelessly should still lean toward the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro.

Winner

Ring

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)

33% OFF

$119.99

$179.99

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Ring

Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

$199.99

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Feature	Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)	Ring Battery Doorbell Pro	Winner
Price	$119.99	$199.99	Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)
Rating	4.2	4.5	Ring Battery Doorbell Pro
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet	Ring Battery Doorbell Pro
Alerts	Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces	Motion, People, Packages	Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)
Automatic Replies	YES	NO	Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Integrations	Alexa, Home Assistant	Alexa, Home Assistant	Tie
Storage	Cloud	Cloud	Tie
Customizable Motion Zones	YES	YES	Tie
Outdoor Custom Ringtone	NO	NO	Tie
Indoor Custom Ringtone	NO	NO	Tie
Voice Changing	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Ring

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)

33% OFF

$119.99

$179.99

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+ Price: $119.99
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces
+ Automatic Replies: YES
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet

Ring

Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

$199.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
- Price: $199.99 vs $119.99
- Alerts: Motion, People, Packages vs Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) or Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) comes out on top, combining a lower price with Familiar Faces alerts and automatic Quick Replies. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro still holds an edge in connectivity and motion detection sophistication.

What is the biggest difference between them?

Connectivity versus alerts and video. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro adds an Ethernet option alongside dual-band Wi-Fi and uses radar-based 3D Motion Detection with Bird's Eye Zones, while the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) counters with sharper Retinal 2K HDR video, Familiar Faces detection, and automatic Quick Replies.

Which one actually has better video quality?

Surprisingly, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen). It shoots Retinal 2K with HDR and up to 6x Enhanced Zoom, while the higher-tier Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is limited to 1536p with no HDR, since it uses an older sensor.

Does either doorbell support Ethernet?

Only the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro, which supports Ethernet on top of dual-band Wi-Fi. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) connects over 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi only.

Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)?

Buyers who want the sharpest video and the widest alert coverage in Ring's battery lineup, including Familiar Faces detection, at a lower price than the Pro.

Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?

Buyers who want an Ethernet fallback for unreliable Wi-Fi and the most precise, radar-based motion zoning Ring offers on a battery doorbell.

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