TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera vs Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen, Retinal 4K)

Wirecutter calls it 'chonky' and less attractive than its other picks. Its 180-degree view has a distorted fish-eye effect. PCMag notes it's bulkier than the Arlo.

Wirecutter needed to recharge it every four months, half of TP-Link's 8-month claim. The battery isn't removable, so the whole doorbell comes down for up to five hours of charging. Amazon's summary says some owners report connection issues and quick battery drain.

Wirecutter found color night vision hit or miss, often worse than black-and-white, and notes there is no 5GHz Wi-Fi. PCMag says color night video lacked vibrancy, the microSD card isn't included, and there's no HomeKit support.

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.