Ring Battery Doorbell Pro (2nd Gen, Retinal 4K) vs Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen, Retinal 4K)

Tom's Guide and PCMag both note that you must pay for a Ring plan to save or view any recorded video, and there's no local storage option. Tom's Guide calls it frustrating to subscribe after paying for the device, and says Familiar Faces isn't free.

PCMag calls it one of the more expensive doorbells it has tested at $249.99. Wirecutter says the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is too expensive for what it delivers. Amazon's summary says some owners feel it isn't worth the hefty cost.

Tom's Guide says footage is good, not great, in complete darkness, and that Ring recommends about 15 Mbps upload for full 4K, so video suffers on slower connections. PCMag notes it doesn't work with Google Home or Apple HomeKit. Tom's Guide also warns its battery pack won't swap with older Ring batteries. Amazon's summary now says opinions on motion detection are mixed, with some owners saying it doesn't pick up motion.

Tom's Guide says you'll get notifications but no access to recordings without a Ring subscription, and it doesn't support Ring Edge for local storage. PCMag says, as with all Ring devices, a subscription is needed to access recorded video and unlock several features.

PCMag calls it one of the more expensive doorbells it has tested at $249.99 and notes it doesn't support Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant. Tom's Guide lists it as hardwired only with no battery backup, so it goes dark if the power and internet go out.

Amazon's review summary says some owners report it doesn't work with their existing wired chime or has trouble triggering it, and opinions on motion detection are mixed, with some reporting poor range.