Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro vs Yale Floodlight Camera
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro and the Yale Floodlight Camera are security cameras. 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; Yale specs come from our Yale review, checked against Yale’s own pages.
Quick verdict
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Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the Yale: Full HD 1080p) · Uses the Ring app (the Yale: Yale View app, which Yale is phasing out)
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Yale Floodlight Camera
Pick it for: Records to microSD up to 256GB with no subscription (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro |
Yale Floodlight Camera |
| Resolution |
4K (3840 x 2160) |
Full HD 1080p |
| Power |
Hardwired to mains power |
Hardwired mains (a registered electrician is recommended) |
| Weather rating |
IP65 |
IP65 |
| Storage |
Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan |
microSD up to 256GB (card not included); no subscription for local storage |
| Smart home |
Works with Alexa |
Yale View app, which Yale is phasing out |
| Lights |
2000 lumen motion-activated floodlights (up to 20 metres, 3000K) |
2,000 lumens |
Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
Pros
- 4K (3840 x 2160) with night vision and Retinal 4K Enhanced Zoom
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- IP65 weather resistance
- Built-in lights: 2000 lumen motion-activated floodlights
Cons
- The wired version needs mains wiring, and Ring recommends professional installation
- Ring recommends at least 15 Mbps upload for 4K
- Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
Yale Floodlight Camera
Pros
- 2,000 lumen floodlight
- 110dB built-in siren
- IP65 weather rated
- No subscription
Cons
- Hardwired: installation by a registered electrician is recommended
- Uses the Yale View app, which Yale is phasing out
- No pan or tilt
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the Yale: Full HD 1080p)
- Uses the Ring app (the Yale: Yale View app, which Yale is phasing out)
Why choose the Yale Floodlight Camera
- Records to microSD up to 256GB with no subscription (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)
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