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2026 verdict
What does the Plus add? Very little on paper, so the Ring Battery Doorbell is the smarter buy of these two Ring battery doorbells, and the lower priced one.
Both record 1536p over the same 150 by 150 degree head-to-toe view, both can be hardwired, both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, both work with Alexa and Home Assistant and both keep video only with a Ring plan. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the better reviewed and adds a removable battery pack you take out without unmounting the doorbell, plus documented colour night vision and recording that is cached through a power cut. Choose the Ring Battery Doorbell for the same view for less, and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus if charging the battery without taking the doorbell down matters to you.
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| Feature | Ring Battery Doorbell | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 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
Battery access
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus has a removable pack you take out and charge while the doorbell stays on the wall. The Ring Battery Doorbell has a built-in battery charged over USB-C, so the doorbell comes down to charge.
Night vision
Ring documents colour night vision on the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus. It is not documented for the Ring Battery Doorbell, which lists black and white night vision.
Recording through a power cut
The Plus caches recordings on the device when power or Wi-Fi drops. That behaviour is not documented for the Ring Battery Doorbell.
Video and view
No real difference: both record 1536p over a square 150 by 150 degree frame. The picture you get at the door is the same.
Which one to buy if
- you want Ring's head-to-toe view for the least money
The Ring Battery Doorbell has the same 1536p, 150 by 150 degree view as the Plus at a lower price.
- you do not want to take the doorbell down to charge it
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus's pack comes out while the doorbell stays mounted.
- your doorbell will be hardwired anyway
Wired, the battery stays topped up, so the Plus's removable pack buys you little.
- you want colour night footage confirmed by the spec sheet
Colour night vision is documented only on the Plus.
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- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- + Rating: 4.6
What owners say
Owners of both Ring models agree on the essentials: setup in minutes with no wiring, a head-to-toe view that shows parcels on the step and visitors top to bottom, clear two-way audio and helpful Ring support. Both groups also warn that saved video and person and package alerts need a Ring plan, and that battery life shrinks with heavy traffic and in the cold. Ring Battery Doorbell owners add that it is compact yet solid, loud enough to hear across a large house and dependable over years, and warn that it stops accepting a charge below freezing. Ring Battery Doorbell Plus owners single out the quick-release pack as a big step up from Rings that had to come off the wall, but some find undoing its torx screw and charging over micro-USB fiddly.
Upgrading from the Ring Battery Doorbell?
Moving from the Ring Battery Doorbell to the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus does not change the picture: same 1536p, same 150 by 150 degree view, same Wi-Fi, same platforms and the same Ring plan. What it changes is battery handling, since the Plus's pack comes out without unmounting the doorbell, along with documented colour night vision and cached recording through outages. If your doorbell is hardwired or you rarely charge it, there is nothing worth paying for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Ring Battery Doorbell or Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
The Ring Battery Doorbell for most buyers, because it matches the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus on resolution, field of view, Wi-Fi and platform support for less. The Plus is worth it for its removable battery pack.
What is the difference between the Ring Battery Doorbell and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Mainly the battery. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus has a removable pack you charge without taking the doorbell down, while the Ring Battery Doorbell has a built-in battery charged over USB-C. Both record 1536p over a 150 by 150 degree head-to-toe view.
Do the Ring Battery Doorbell and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus have the same video?
Yes. The Ring Battery Doorbell and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus both record 1536p with a square 150 by 150 degree head-to-toe field of view.
Can the Ring Battery Doorbell and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus be hardwired?
Yes. Both the Ring Battery Doorbell and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus can be wired to an existing doorbell system to keep their batteries charged.
Do the Ring Battery Doorbell and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus need a subscription?
To save video, yes. Neither has local storage, so recordings and person and package alerts need a Ring plan on both. Live view and motion alerts work without one.
Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Buyers running on battery who want to swap and charge the pack without unmounting the doorbell, and who value documented colour night vision.
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