Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus vs Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus and the Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro are wired floodlight 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. Mains-wired lights and cameras should be fitted by a qualified electrician, with the power off at the fuse box or breaker.

Quick verdict

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Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus

Pick it for: Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2 Mbps (the Floodlight Cam 4K Pro: 15 Mbps)

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Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) with Retinal 4K Enhanced Zoom (the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: 1080p HD) · Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: 2.4GHz only) · Rated IP65 (the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: no IP rating from Ring)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
Resolution 1080p HD video 4K (3840 x 2160)
Power Hardwired to mains power Hardwired to mains power
IP Rating Not stated by Ring IP65
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Storage Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan
Smart home Works with Alexa Works with Alexa
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus

Pros

  • 1080p HD video with night vision
  • Built-in lights: two 3000K floodlights, 2000 lumens
  • Remote-activated siren

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Needs mains wiring
  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
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

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus

  • Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2 Mbps (the Floodlight Cam 4K Pro: 15 Mbps)
Why choose the Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) with Retinal 4K Enhanced Zoom (the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: 1080p HD)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: 2.4GHz only)
  • Rated IP65 (the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: no IP rating from Ring)

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