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

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus and the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K 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 Video Doorbell Plus

Pick it for: Removable battery pack (the Battery Doorbell 2K: built-in, so it comes off the wall to charge) · Wider 150° x 150° field of view (the Battery Doorbell 2K: 140° x 140°) · Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2.5 Mbps (the Battery Doorbell 2K: 10 Mbps)

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Ring Battery Doorbell 2K

Pick it for: 2K (1920 x 1920) video (the Battery Video Doorbell Plus: 1536p HD+) · Rated IP65 (the Battery Video Doorbell Plus: no IP rating from Ring)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus Ring Battery Doorbell 2K
Resolution 1536p HD+ video 2K (1920 x 1920)
Power Removable Quick Release Battery Pack, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer Built-in rechargeable battery, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Not confirmed (Ring’s own pages differ)
IP Rating Not stated by Ring IP65
Storage Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan
Smart home Works with Alexa Works with Alexa
Chime Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately) Works with an existing mechanical or digital chime when hardwired (Ring’s US page)
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

Pros

  • 1536p HD+ video with colour night vision
  • Removable battery, so you can charge it without taking the device down

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
Ring Battery Doorbell 2K

Pros

  • 2K (1920 x 1920) with HDR, head-to-toe video and night vision
  • IP65 weather resistance

Cons

  • 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 Video Doorbell Plus

  • Removable battery pack (the Battery Doorbell 2K: built-in, so it comes off the wall to charge)
  • Wider 150° x 150° field of view (the Battery Doorbell 2K: 140° x 140°)
  • Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2.5 Mbps (the Battery Doorbell 2K: 10 Mbps)
Why choose the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K

  • 2K (1920 x 1920) video (the Battery Video Doorbell Plus: 1536p HD+)
  • Rated IP65 (the Battery Video Doorbell Plus: no IP rating from Ring)

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