Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Battery Video Doorbell vs Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Ring Battery Video Doorbell and the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) are 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; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Ring Battery Video Doorbell

Pick it for: Runs in the Ring app (the Reolink: Reolink app)

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Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

Pick it for: 2048 x 2048 (4MP) video (the Ring: 1440 x 1440) · Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the Ring: 2.4GHz only) · Records to microSD up to 512GB (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Battery Video Doorbell Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
Resolution 1440 x 1440 HD video 2048 x 2048 (4MP), 1:1 head-to-toe, 180° diagonal
Power Built-in rechargeable battery, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer Battery (up to 300 days), trickle charge from 8-24V AC/DC wiring, or Wired Power Mode (16-24V AC/DC)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Weather rating Not stated by Ring IP65
Storage Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan microSD up to 512GB, Reolink Home Hub, Reolink Cloud
Smart home Works with Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa, IFTTT and Home Assistant
Chime Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately) No chime in the box: Chime Plus (up to five), existing mechanical chime or digital chime
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
Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

Pros

  • Square frame shows visitors and parcels
  • Battery or wired, with 24/7 recording when wired
  • Works with existing mechanical chimes
  • Wide smart home support

Cons

  • No chime in the box
  • The original Reolink Chime V1 and V2 are not compatible
  • 24/7 recording needs Wired Power Mode

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Ring Battery Video Doorbell

  • Runs in the Ring app (the Reolink: Reolink app)
Why choose the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

  • 2048 x 2048 (4MP) video (the Ring: 1440 x 1440)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the Ring: 2.4GHz only)
  • Records to microSD up to 512GB (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)

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