Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)
$129.99
Released 2021
Best Video Doorbells · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wyze Video Doorbell Pro is cheaper at $99.98. Every spec and price links to its source.
$129.99
Released 2021
Wyze
$99.98Cheaper
Released 2022
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro is the cheaper at $99.98.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129.99 | $99.98 |
| Brand | Wyze | |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Resolution | 960x1280 | 1440x1440 |
| Field of view (°) | 145 | 150 |
| Power | battery | battery-or-wired |
| Local storage | — | microSD card (up to 256 GB, sold separately) |
| Cloud subscription | optional; Google Home Premium $10/mo (includes 60-day event history); free tier limited to 3-hour snapshot history | optional; Cam Plus from $1.99/mo per cam (person/package/vehicle/pet detection) |
| Night vision | IR | IR+color |
| Head to toe | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2021 | 2022 |
Sources — Google Nest Doorbell (Battery): support.google.com (verified 2026-06-15). Wyze Video Doorbell Pro: wyze.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, SafeWise, TechRadar) hands-on-tested this exact battery model and rate it a top video doorbell: sharp daytime video (HDR-assisted), a package-friendly tall 3:4 view, and free person/package/vehicle detection without a subscription. Common gripes across the reviews include the narrow 145-degree field of view, the lack of a wireless chime (needing a Google speaker to hear it), weak 960p night vision, and Google-only ecosystem support. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Clear, detailed daytime video (HDR-assisted); Free person/package/vehicle smart detection without a subscription; Tall 3:4 aspect ratio captures full body and packages at the door.
Flagged: Narrow 145-degree field of view, narrower than most rivals; No wireless/optional chime, so you need a Google speaker to hear it; Weak night vision / lowest resolution (960p) among doorbells tested.
Three whitelisted hands-on reviewers (Tom's Guide, PCWorld/TechHive, Reviewed) rate the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro a strong sub-$100 value with an included indoor chime and a very easy dual-power (battery or hardwired) install. It offers a wide 150-degree view, and Tom's Guide and Reviewed both say it shows faces clearly day and night. All three flag that the best features (AI person/package/vehicle detection, full-length clips) require a Cam Plus subscription. Reviewed's real-world test drained the battery in about two weeks versus Wyze's 180-day claim. No lab-measured specs beyond that battery observation. (3 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Standout value under $100, includes indoor chime; Very easy install with dual battery-or-hardwired power; Wide 150-degree view shows faces clearly day and night.
Flagged: Best features (AI person/package/vehicle detection, full-length clips) require a Cam Plus subscription; No local storage; all recordings go to the cloud; Whole unit must be removed to recharge the non-removable battery.