Ring Battery Doorbell Pro ZDNET's key takeaways Amazon's Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is typically available for $230, but it's 43% off at $130.
The high-end video doorbell is battery-powered, making it easy to install anywhere; it also has the Pro features that Ring is known for, such as Bird's-Eye View and 3D Motion Detection.
You'll need to pay a subscription to access most features, and the resolution is capped at 1536p instead of 2K. $129.99 at Amazon $129.99 at Best Buy $129.99 at Target more buying choices
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Ring has become the quintessential brand for video doorbells. It's like Kleenex for facial tissues, Google for search engines, and Band-Aid for adhesive bandages. In short, you can't help but think of Ring when you hear about video doorbells.
I don't always recommend Ring products to everyone looking for a video doorbell or security camera for one simple reason: most of the best features are locked behind a subscription plan, and you can't bypass this by adding a separate hub or a microSD card, unlike with many other brands. However, many smart home and security enthusiasts prefer the convenience and peace of mind that come with a subscription.
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The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is the company's best battery-powered video doorbell, hence the 'Pro' moniker. It's the first battery-powered doorbell to join Ring's Pro lineup of devices, which stand out from other lines due to their stronger construction, high-end finishes, and extra features, such as Bird's Eye View and 3D Motion Detection.
Having tested the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus right before this one, I couldn't see huge differences immediately. The two doorbell devices have some slight physical differences, but they're as hard to find as a spot-the-differences game.
Aside from the Doorbell Pro being 1mm taller than the Plus, both are the same width and thickness and have an outer housing that appears to be made of the same plastic material. The Pro weighs about 244g, while the Plus weighs about 235g, a difference of less than one ounce.
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