Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D230S1 vs Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D230S1 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. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages; Ring specs come from Ring’s UK support pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo D230S1

Pick it for: Records to microSD in the hub (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record) · Hub can connect by Ethernet (the Ring: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)

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Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

Pick it for: Can be hardwired to a doorbell transformer (the D230S1: battery only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D230S1 Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
Resolution 2K 5MP 1536p HD+ video
Power Removable rechargeable battery (up to 180 days) Removable Quick Release Battery Pack, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer
Wi-Fi Connects through the H200 hub 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP64 Not stated by Ring
Storage microSD in the hub (up to 512GB) Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan
Smart home Alexa, Google Works with Alexa
Apple HomeKit No Not listed by Ring
Chime The included H200 hub rings as the chime Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately)
Tapo D230S1

Pros

  • Hub and chime included
  • Removable battery
  • Package detection
  • Local storage in the hub

Cons

  • Cannot ring an existing chime
  • Needs the hub to work
  • No 24/7 recording
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 Tapo D230S1

  • Records to microSD in the hub (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)
  • Hub can connect by Ethernet (the Ring: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
Why choose the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

  • Can be hardwired to a doorbell transformer (the D230S1: battery only)

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