Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus vs Ring Battery Video Doorbell

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus and the Ring Battery Video Doorbell are battery video doorbells. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Ring specs come from Ring’s UK support pages. If you hardwire a doorbell, turn off the power at the fuse box or breaker before touching any wiring, and use a qualified electrician if you are not sure.

Quick verdict

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Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus

Pick it for: 2K video (the Battery Video Doorbell: 1440 x 1440 HD) · Removable battery pack (the Battery Video Doorbell: built-in, so it comes off the wall to charge) · Rated IP55 (the Battery Video Doorbell: no IP rating from Ring)

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Ring Battery Video Doorbell

Pick it for: Wider 150° x 150° field of view (the Battery Doorbell 2K Plus: 140° x 140°) · Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2 Mbps (the Battery Doorbell 2K Plus: 10 Mbps)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus Ring Battery Video Doorbell
Resolution 2K head-to-toe video 1440 x 1440 HD video
Power Removable Quick Release Battery Pack, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer Built-in rechargeable battery, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer
Wi-Fi Not confirmed (Ring’s own pages differ) 2.4GHz only
IP Rating IP55 Not stated by Ring
Storage Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan
Smart home Works with Alexa Works with Alexa
Chime Rings an existing mechanical chime when hardwired Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately)
Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus

Pros

  • 2K head-to-toe video with HDR and night vision
  • Removable battery, so you can charge it without taking the device down

Cons

  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
Ring Battery Video Doorbell

Pros

  • 1440 x 1440 HD video with colour night vision

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Built-in battery: the whole doorbell comes off the wall to charge
  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus

  • 2K video (the Battery Video Doorbell: 1440 x 1440 HD)
  • Removable battery pack (the Battery Video Doorbell: built-in, so it comes off the wall to charge)
  • Rated IP55 (the Battery Video Doorbell: no IP rating from Ring)
Why choose the Ring Battery Video Doorbell

  • Wider 150° x 150° field of view (the Battery Doorbell 2K Plus: 140° x 140°)
  • Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2 Mbps (the Battery Doorbell 2K Plus: 10 Mbps)

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