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Updated November 2026
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2026 verdict
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro takes this comparison of Ring's two battery video doorbells by adding dual-band Wi-Fi and documented color night vision to the same head-to-toe camera.
Both shoot 1536p through a square 150 by 150 degree view, both run on a rechargeable battery with optional wiring, and both work with Alexa and Home Assistant while keeping saved video and person or package alerts behind a Ring subscription. The Ring Battery Doorbell answers with the lower price and the same core experience, and its owners are just as happy with the install and the view. Choose the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro when your router struggles on 2.4 GHz at the door or you want color at night, and the Ring Battery Doorbell when you want Ring's battery doorbell for less.
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Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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£89.99
£179.99
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- Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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| Feature | Ring Battery Doorbell | Ring Battery Doorbell Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Ring Battery Doorbell Pro |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | Tie |
| 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
Wi-Fi band
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro connects on 2.4 or 5 GHz, while the Ring Battery Doorbell is 2.4 GHz only. On a crowded 2.4 GHz network the Pro has a second lane to fall back on, although owners note its 5 GHz link is not always strong at the door.
Night vision
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is listed with color night vision on top of black and white. The Ring Battery Doorbell's color night vision is not documented, so if you want to read a jacket color after dark, the Pro is the one that promises it.
Recording through a power cut
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro keeps event video during a power outage, while this is not documented for the Ring Battery Doorbell. On battery either keeps running, but only the Pro states it caches clips when the home loses power.
Camera and view
No difference here: both shoot 1536p with the same square 150 by 150 degree head-to-toe view, so the image framing and the parcel on the ground look the same on either doorbell.
Which one to buy if
- your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is congested at the front door
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro can join the 5 GHz band instead.
- you want the lowest cost into a Ring battery doorbell
The Ring Battery Doorbell gives the same 1536p head-to-toe view, battery power and Alexa support for less.
- your porch gets a lot of activity after dark
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro documents color night vision, which the Ring Battery Doorbell does not.
- you already pay for a Ring plan and just need another door covered
The subscription features are the same on both, so the Ring Battery Doorbell covers a side door without paying for Pro extras.
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- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
Winner
50% OFF
£89.99
£179.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
What owners say
Owners of both Ring doorbells agree on the basics: a wire-free install done in minutes, a tall view that finally shows the parcel on the mat, tight Alexa and Echo integration and Ring support that replaces faulty units. Both groups also name the subscription as the cost to plan for. Beyond that, Ring Battery Doorbell Pro owners single out video that stays clear in bright sun, radar motion detection that catches quick delivery drivers and a wedge mount in the box, while they complain about motion detection fading on some units after a few months, a weak 5 GHz link for a few and a tiny battery screw that is easy to drop. Ring Battery Doorbell owners talk more about a chime loud enough for a large house and years of dependable use, and warn that charging stops below freezing and that heavy traffic cuts the battery to weeks.
Upgrading from the Ring Battery Doorbell?
Moving from the Ring Battery Doorbell to the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro keeps the resolution, the 150 by 150 degree view, the battery design, the Alexa and Home Assistant support and the subscription model exactly as they are. What changes is dual-band Wi-Fi, documented color night vision and event recording through a power cut, and owners of the Pro also credit it with clearer video in harsh sun and radar motion detection. If your current doorbell connects reliably and night footage is good enough, there is little to gain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Ring Battery Doorbell or Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro. It keeps the same 1536p head-to-toe camera and battery design as the Ring Battery Doorbell and adds 5 GHz Wi-Fi, documented color night vision and recording during a power outage. The Ring Battery Doorbell is the better buy only if the lower price matters more than those extras.
What is the difference between the Ring Battery Doorbell and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?
Connectivity and night video. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro works on both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and lists color night vision, while the Ring Battery Doorbell is 2.4 GHz only and its color night vision is not documented. Resolution, field of view, power options and smart home support are the same.
Do the Ring Battery Doorbell and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro need a subscription?
For saved video, yes. Both the Ring Battery Doorbell and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offer live view and motion alerts without a plan, but video history and person and package alerts require a Ring subscription, and neither has a microSD slot or local storage.
Can both Ring battery doorbells be hardwired?
Yes. The Ring Battery Doorbell and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro both run on a rechargeable battery with wiring as an option, and neither includes an indoor chime, which is sold separately.
Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell?
Alexa households and renters who want a wire-free Ring doorbell with a head-to-toe view at the lower price, and whose Wi-Fi reaches the door well on 2.4 GHz.
Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?
Buyers who want the best of Ring's battery doorbells in this pair: 5 GHz Wi-Fi as a fallback, color night vision and clips kept through a power cut, on the same wire-free design.
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