Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D235L vs Ring Battery Video Doorbell

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D235L and the Ring Battery Video Doorbell 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 D235L

Pick it for: Records to microSD up to 512GB (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record) · Works with Google as well as Alexa (the Ring: Alexa) · 2K 5MP video (the Ring: 1440 x 1440)

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Ring Battery Video Doorbell

Pick it for: 1440 x 1440 HD video with colour night vision (the D235L: 2K 5MP, infrared plus spotlights for colour)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D235L Ring Battery Video Doorbell
Resolution 2K 5MP 1440 x 1440 HD video
Power Battery (up to 8 months) or hardwired Built-in rechargeable battery, or hardwired to a doorbell transformer
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP66 Not stated by Ring
Storage microSD up to 512GB Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan
Smart home Alexa, Google Works with Alexa
Chime No chime in the box (a jumper for an existing chime is included) Not stated by Ring (Ring Chime sold separately)
Tapo D235L

Pros

  • Battery or wired
  • 24/7 recording when wired
  • IP66
  • Works with an existing chime

Cons

  • No Tapo chime in the box
  • 24/7 only when hardwired
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Ring Battery Video Doorbell

Pros

  • 1440 x 1440 HD video with colour night vision

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Built-in battery: the whole doorbell comes off the wall to charge
  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo D235L

  • Records to microSD up to 512GB (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)
  • Works with Google as well as Alexa (the Ring: Alexa)
  • 2K 5MP video (the Ring: 1440 x 1440)
Why choose the Ring Battery Video Doorbell

  • 1440 x 1440 HD video with colour night vision (the D235L: 2K 5MP, infrared plus spotlights for colour)

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