Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Ring site.
2026 verdict
Plus or Pro? For most doors the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the smarter buy of these two Ring battery doorbells, costing less for the same head-to-toe view.
Both record 1536p over a square 150 by 150 degree view with color night vision, run on a removable battery pack or doorbell wiring, cache clips during a power cut, work with Alexa and Home Assistant and need a Ring subscription for saved video and person or package alerts. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro adds 5 GHz Wi-Fi next to 2.4 GHz and radar-based 3D Motion Detection with a bird's-eye view, which its owners credit with catching fast delivery drivers. Pick the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus for value, and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro if your door sees quick traffic or your 2.4 GHz band is crowded.
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- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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- Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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| Feature | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus | Ring Battery Doorbell Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.5 | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Ring Battery Doorbell Pro |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Integrations | Alexa, Home Assistant | Alexa, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Storage | Cloud | Cloud | Tie |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Packages | Motion, People, Packages | Tie |
| Customizable Motion Zones | YES | YES | Tie |
| Voice Changing | NO | NO | Tie |
| Automatic Replies | YES | YES | Tie |
| Local Control | NO | NO | Tie |
| No Subscription Required | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Motion detection
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro uses radar-based 3D Motion Detection with a bird's-eye view, so it can place a visitor on a map of your path and trigger on fast movement. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus uses customizable motion zones without the 3D map.
Wi-Fi
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro connects on 5 GHz as well as 2.4 GHz, useful on a crowded network, although some of its owners find 5 GHz weak at the door. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is 2.4 GHz only.
Video
On paper there is no gap: both record 1536p over the same 150 by 150 degree view with color night vision. The difference owners of the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro describe is a sharper image in bright sunlight.
Which one to buy if
- you want Ring's head-to-toe view for less
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus shares the Pro's resolution, view and night vision at the lower price.
- couriers come and go too fast to catch
Radar-based 3D Motion Detection on the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro picks up quick movement its owners say standard models miss.
- your 2.4 GHz network is crowded
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro can join the 5 GHz band instead.
- your door faces direct sun
Owners of the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro report that its image stays clear in bright sunlight.
Winner
- + Rating: 4.6
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
$199.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
What owners say
Owners of both praise the quick-release battery, easy installs and a head-to-toe view that shows packages on the step, and both groups name the Ring subscription behind saved video and smart alerts as the main catch. Ring Battery Doorbell Plus owners also complain about recharging with a torx screw and a micro-USB cable and about faster drain in the cold. Ring Battery Doorbell Pro owners single out video that stays sharp in bright sun, radar motion detection that catches quick couriers and loud Audio+ two-way talk, but report a tiny security screw that is easy to lose, weak 5 GHz for some and, for a minority, motion detection that degraded after a few months.
Upgrading from the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Moving from the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus to the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro changes two things: radar-based 3D Motion Detection with a bird's-eye view, and 5 GHz Wi-Fi alongside 2.4 GHz. Resolution, the 150 by 150 degree view, color night vision, the removable battery, the size and the subscription model stay the same. If your Plus already catches visitors reliably on a solid 2.4 GHz signal, there is little to gain; if it misses fast couriers or struggles on a busy network, the Pro addresses exactly that.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?
Motion detection and Wi-Fi. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro adds radar-based 3D Motion Detection with a bird's-eye view and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Otherwise the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus matches it: 1536p video, a 150 by 150 degree view, color night vision and a removable battery.
Which is better: Ring Battery Doorbell Plus or Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus for most homes, because it delivers the same video and battery design for less. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is worth it for busy doorsteps where radar motion detection and 5 GHz Wi-Fi help.
Is the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro worth it over the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Only if you need its extras. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro adds radar 3D Motion Detection and 5 GHz Wi-Fi; if the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus would sit on a strong 2.4 GHz signal at a quiet door, the Pro adds little.
Do the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro need a subscription?
For recordings, yes. Both the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offer live view and motion alerts without a plan, but saved video and person and package alerts require a Ring subscription.
Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Renters and homes without doorbell wiring that want Ring's head-to-toe view and color night vision at the lower price.
Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?
Busy doorsteps where fast deliveries get missed, homes with a crowded 2.4 GHz network, and buyers who want Ring's best battery doorbell.
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