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Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) vs Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) is cheaper at $129.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) | Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.99 (MSRP $149.99 confirmed on security.org Ring comparison and Target listing.) | $129.99 (Current retail $129.99 per Target listing. Original MSRP $179.99; Target and Newegg show $129.99-$139.95 as prevailing retail.) |
| Brand | Ring | |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| resolution | 1536x1536 | 960x1280 |
| field of view deg | 150 | 145 |
| power | battery | battery |
| local storage | — | — |
| cloud subscription | required; Ring Home Basic from $4.99/mo (1 cam, 180-day history) | optional; Google Home Premium $10/mo (includes 60-day event history); free tier limited to 3-hour snapshot history |
| night vision | color | IR |
| head to toe | true | true |
| release | 2023 | 2021 |
Sources — Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen): security.org (verified 2026-06-15). Google Nest Doorbell (Battery): support.google.com (verified 2026-06-15).