Ring Battery Doorbell Pro (2nd Gen) review

Ring's second-generation Battery Doorbell Pro has the best camera on paper here. It records 4K video in a square 2880 by 2880 frame with a 140 by 140 degree view, so it shows a visitor from head to feet, and 10x Enhanced Zoom lets you look closer at a face or a parcel. 3D Motion Detection maps zones on your property so alerts can skip the street, and low light color mode switches to black and white only near full darkness. The Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack charges over USB-C, works with older Ring Quick Release batteries, and the doorbell can also be wired to an 8 to 24 VAC transformer. The trade-off is ongoing cost: saving, rewatching and video descriptions need a Ring plan, and Ring recommends 15 Mbps of upload speed for 4K. We could not confirm the US price from our location, so the entry is marked as pending. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Buyers who want the sharpest picture and plan to pay for a Ring subscription.

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Ring Retinal 4K (2880 x 2880) video with 10x Enhanced Zoom
• 140 degree by 140 degree field of view in a 1:1 frame
• 3D Motion Detection with mapped zones
• Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack, charged over USB-C, with optional wiring to 8 to 24 VAC
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and IP55 weather resistance

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Highest resolution on this list
• Strength: Swappable battery is compatible with older Ring Quick Release packs
• Strength: Video descriptions and up to 180 days of history with a plan
• Weakness: Recording and smart alerts need a paid Ring plan
• Weakness: Ring recommends 15 Mbps upload for 4K
• Weakness: US price could not be confirmed from our location

Key facts

• Resolution: 4K, 2880 x 2880
• Field of view: 140 x 140 degrees
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6, 2.4 and 5 GHz
• Weather rating: IP55

Where it ranks

Ring Battery Doorbell Pro (2nd Gen) is No. 2 in our Best Video Doorbells verdict.