Written by Bram
Edited on
7 October 2025
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08:13
The differences between Ring video doorbells
Ring smart doorbells help you see who is at the door remotely. You communicate with your visitors via the app, even when you're not at home. Because different Ring doorbells are available, it can be difficult to choose the right one. In this article, we'll explain the differences between the doorbells so you can choose the right model.
Comparison Ring Gen. 2, Ring Video Doorbell Wired, Ring Pro 2, Ring 3, and Ring 4
| Ring Video Doorbell Gen. 2 | Ring Video Doorbell Wired | Ring Video Pro 2 Wired | Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus | Ring Video Doorbell 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power grid | Built-in battery | Power grid | Power grid | Replaceable battery | Replaceable battery |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) | HD (1280x720 pixels) | HD+ (1536p) | HD+ (1536p) | HD (1280x720 pixels) |
| Viewing angle | 155 degrees | 160 degrees | 150 degrees | 150 degrees | 160 degrees |
| Review happening | No | 4 seconds | 6 seconds | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| WiFi connectivity | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz and 5GHz | 2.4GHz and 5GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Motion zones | 1.5 to 9m | 1.5 to 9m | 4.5 to 9m | 1.5 to 9m | 1.5 to 9m |
| Extra options | No | No | Birds Eye and 3D motion sensor | Customizable motion zones | Motion notifications with Pre-Roll in color |
Ring Video Doorbell Wired
The Ring Video Doorbell Wires is the basic Ring doorbell, so it also has the lowest price. This camera records in HD image quality. That's less than other Ring doorbells. You can use smart functions and you connect it to your current wiring. That way, you never have to charge the battery. This doorbell also has two-way audio, so you can talk to visitors via the app.
Ring Video Doorbell Gen.2
The second generation of the original Ring Video Doorbell is a basic Ring doorbell. That means this doorbell has a low price, but also less impressive specifications. It doesn't have a removable battery. That means that if you set it up wirelessly, you have to take it off the doorframe to charge it. Without dual band WiFi, the chance of a dropped signal is relatively high with this doorbell. In addition, the viewing angle is just a bit smaller than other doorbells.
104,-
No longer available
Ring Video Doorbell 4
The Ring Video Doorbell 4 is the renewed Ring doorbell camera. The previews are improved. This way, you get a notification with an image in color, so you can see what's happening at a glance. You can also pre-set responses, in case you're busy. This camera records in HD image quality, and it has noise suppression. That way, you can easily hear your visitors, even with a lot of ambient noise. The Video Doorbell 4 has a removable battery.
173,-
No longer available
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
This Ring Video Doorbell Plus runs on batteries, so it's easy to install. Compared to other Ring doorbells, this model has a wider field of view. This way, you won't miss anything. For example, you can see visitors from head to toe and also see packages on the sidewalk. The battery is removable, so you can easily charge it indoors.
Ring Video Pro 2 Wired
The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 Wired has more functions than a regular doorbell. It's wired, so you never have to charge it. In addition, it records in HD+ image quality, and the camera has a 3D motion sensor and Birds Eye display. That way, you get extra accurate motion notifications, and you can see how the motion notifications occur in bird's eye view. It's striking that the 150-degree viewing angle is as large in width and height.
Conclusion
There's a Ring doorbell for every front door. The largest difference between the doorbells is the image quality. The higher the quality, the more details you see and how sharper you can zoom in. The connector also differs. A wired doorbell always has power, but it's easier to install a wireless doorbell wherever you want.
Article by Bram
Doorbell Expert.
