Ring
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)
$149.99
Released 2023
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.
Ring
$149.99
Released 2023
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 | $149.99 | $99.98 |
| Brand | Ring | Wyze |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Resolution | 1536x1536 | 1440x1440 |
| Field of view (°) | 150 | 150 |
| Power | battery | battery-or-wired |
| Local storage | — | microSD card (up to 256 GB, sold separately) |
| Cloud subscription | required; Ring Home Basic from $4.99/mo (1 cam, 180-day history) | optional; Cam Plus from $1.99/mo per cam (person/package/vehicle/pet detection) |
| Night vision | color | IR+color |
| Head to toe | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2023 | 2022 |
Sources — Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen): security.org (verified 2026-06-15). Wyze Video Doorbell Pro: wyze.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) published a hands-on review of this exact 2nd-gen model. TechRadar calls it an excellent front-door upgrade: sharp 2K Retinal head-to-toe video, prompt alerts, and a quick-release battery, but the smartest features (person/package alerts, saved recordings) sit behind a Ring subscription. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sharp 2K Retinal head-to-toe video captures person and parcel in one frame; Prompt motion alerts and fast live-view loading during hands-on testing; Quick-release battery pack removes the recharging hassle of older Ring doorbells.
Flagged: Package/person alerts and saved recordings are locked behind a Ring subscription; Still charges over Micro-USB rather than USB-C in 2026; Privacy and data concerns tied to Amazon-owned surveillance ecosystem.
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.