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

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

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

Pick it for: Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2 Mbps (the Battery Video Doorbell Plus: 2.5 Mbps)

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Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

Pick it for: 1536p HD+ 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)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Battery Video Doorbell Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
Resolution 1440 x 1440 HD video 1536p HD+ video
Power Built-in rechargeable battery, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer Removable Quick Release Battery Pack, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
IP Rating Not stated by Ring 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 Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately) Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately)
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
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

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Ring Battery Video Doorbell

  • Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2 Mbps (the Battery Video Doorbell Plus: 2.5 Mbps)
Why choose the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

  • 1536p HD+ 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)

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