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

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) wins overall, with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, HDR video, color night vision and a broader alert set. The original Ring Battery Doorbell counters with a lower price and a higher owner rating, so it remains the pick for budget-focused buyers.

Connectivity and video. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) uses dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and records HDR Retinal 2K with color night vision, while the original Ring Battery Doorbell is 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi and records 1536p HD without HDR or color night vision.

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen), which supports dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6. The original Ring Battery Doorbell connects only over 2.4GHz, which can be more prone to congestion on busy networks.

Yes, the original Ring Battery Doorbell is the more affordable option and also holds the higher owner rating of the two, which is why it still wins on price and rating despite being the older model.

Buyers who want the sharpest available video (HDR Retinal 2K with color night vision), steadier dual-band Wi-Fi, a tool-free battery swap and the widest alert coverage, and who are willing to pay more for it.

Budget-focused buyers who want a proven, well-reviewed wireless doorbell with a slightly wider field of view, and who do not need HDR video, color night vision or dual-band Wi-Fi.