Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Outdoor Cam vs Ring Outdoor Cam Plus

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Ring Outdoor Cam and the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus are battery outdoor 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.

Quick verdict

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Ring Outdoor Cam

Pick it for: Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2 Mbps (the Outdoor Cam Plus: 10 Mbps)

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Ring Outdoor Cam Plus

Pick it for: 2K (2560 x 1440) video (the Outdoor Cam: 1080p HD) · Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the Outdoor Cam: 2.4GHz only) · Power over Ethernet option (the Outdoor Cam: battery or plug-in adapter)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Outdoor Cam Ring Outdoor Cam Plus
Resolution 1080p HD video 2K (2560 x 1440)
Power Removable quick release battery pack, plug-in adapter Removable Quick Release Battery Pack, plug-in adapter, Power over Ethernet (PoE)
IP Rating Not stated by Ring Not stated by Ring
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 Outdoor Cam

Pros

  • 1080p HD video with colour night vision
  • Removable battery, so you can charge it without taking the device down
  • Remote-activated siren

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus

Pros

  • 2K (2560 x 1440) with night vision
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Removable battery, so you can charge it without taking the device down
  • Power over Ethernet option

Cons

  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Ring Outdoor Cam

  • Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2 Mbps (the Outdoor Cam Plus: 10 Mbps)
Why choose the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus

  • 2K (2560 x 1440) video (the Outdoor Cam: 1080p HD)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the Outdoor Cam: 2.4GHz only)
  • Power over Ethernet option (the Outdoor Cam: battery or plug-in adapter)

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