Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro vs Ring Wired Doorbell 2K Plus
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro and the Ring Wired Doorbell 2K Plus are wired video doorbells with dual-band Wi-Fi. 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 Video Doorbell Pro
Pick it for: 3D Motion Detection with Bird’s Eye View (the Wired Doorbell 2K Plus: Motion Detection) · Wider 150° x 150° field of view (the Wired Doorbell 2K Plus: 140° x 140°) · Works with an existing chime via a Pro Power Kit (v3) (the Wired Doorbell 2K Plus: no in-home chime support)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro |
Ring Wired Doorbell 2K Plus |
| Resolution |
1536p HD+ video |
2K (1920 x 1920) |
| Power |
Hardwired to a doorbell transformer, plug-in adapter |
Hardwired to a doorbell transformer, plug-in adapter |
| Wi-Fi |
Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) |
Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) |
| 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 |
Needs Pro Power Kit (v3) |
No in-home chime support |
Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro
Pros
- 1536p HD+ video with HDR and colour night vision
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Can also run from Ring’s Plug-In Adapter instead of doorbell wiring
- 3D Motion Detection
Cons
- Hardwired installation; Ring says a qualified electrician may be required
- Needs a Pro Power Kit (v3) to work with an existing chime
- Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
Ring Wired Doorbell 2K Plus
Pros
- 2K (1920 x 1920) with HDR, head-to-toe video and night vision
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Can also run from Ring’s Plug-In Adapter instead of doorbell wiring
Cons
- Hardwired installation; Ring says a qualified electrician may be required
- Ring lists it among doorbells that do not support an in-home chime
- Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro
- 3D Motion Detection with Bird’s Eye View (the Wired Doorbell 2K Plus: Motion Detection)
- Wider 150° x 150° field of view (the Wired Doorbell 2K Plus: 140° x 140°)
- Works with an existing chime via a Pro Power Kit (v3) (the Wired Doorbell 2K Plus: no in-home chime support)
Why choose the Ring Wired Doorbell 2K Plus
- 2K (1920 x 1920) video (the Wired Video Doorbell Pro: 1536p HD+)
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