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

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

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

Pick it for: Runs on a removable battery or hardwired (the Wired Doorbell 2K: hardwired only) · Wider 150° x 150° field of view (the Wired Doorbell 2K: 140° x 140°) · Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2.5 Mbps (the Wired Doorbell 2K: 10 Mbps)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Wired Doorbell 2K Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
Resolution 2K (1920 x 1920) 1536p HD+ video
Power 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 IP65 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 Chime bypassed (no sound) Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately)
Ring Wired Doorbell 2K

Pros

  • 2K (1920 x 1920) with HDR, head-to-toe video, night vision and 6x Enhanced Zoom
  • IP65 weather resistance

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Hardwired installation; Ring says a qualified electrician may be required
  • Ring’s hardwiring guide says your in-home chime is bypassed and makes no sound
  • 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 Wired 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)
Why choose the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

  • Runs on a removable battery or hardwired (the Wired Doorbell 2K: hardwired only)
  • Wider 150° x 150° field of view (the Wired Doorbell 2K: 140° x 140°)
  • Needs less upload: Ring recommends 2.5 Mbps (the Wired Doorbell 2K: 10 Mbps)

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