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9 video doorbells released since Apr 2024, ranked by public review evidence and BettaScore votes. Filter and sort the full list; we show only the specs and evidence we have on record.

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  1. REOLINK Doorbell (Battery)
    No. 1

    REOLINK Doorbell (Battery)

    Priced at$119.99

    10 sources · 6 topics

    +69Ranking net score+69 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    10 sources
    Why it ranks
    Recordings stay on a local microSD card with no subscription, and 2K video plus separate sensitivity for people, vehicles and pets covers the doorstep. Home Assistant needs the Reolink Hub, and saving battery may mean switching motion detection off.
    What people praise
    • Records to a local microSD card, no subscription needed
    • Records high-quality 2K video
    • Motion sensitivity can be tuned for people, vehicles and pets
    Common complaints
    • Home Assistant can only see it through the Reolink Hub
    • Battery can still drain when wired, as it only trickle charges

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  2. AQARA Doorbell G410
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    No. 2

    AQARA Doorbell G410

    Priced at$144.99

    4 sources · 6 topics

    +45Ranking net score+45 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    4 sources
    Why it ranks
    Millimeter-wave radar motion sensing cuts the missed recordings common on HomeKit Secure Video, and it runs on battery or wiring and doubles as a Matter over Thread hub. HDR can blow out the sky and leave faces dark.
    What people praise
    • Radar motion sensing cuts missed HomeKit recordings
    • Works with Apple Home, SmartThings, Alexa and Google Home
    • Included chime repeater gives 95 dB alerts indoors
    Common complaints
    • No metal build or vertical layout, which may feel less premium

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  3. RING Battery Doorbell Pro 2nd Gen
    No. 3

    RING Battery Doorbell Pro 2nd Gen

    Priced at$249.99

    1 source · 4 topics

    +20Ranking net score+20 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    1 source
    Why it ranks
    Enhanced zoom on 4K video is sharp enough to read text and pick out faces, and 3D radar motion sensing aims to cut false alarms. Improved two-way audio and a deep silver finish round it out.
    What people praise
    • Enhanced zoom can read text and identify faces
    • 3D radar motion detection cuts false alarms
    • Deep silver finish looks high-end

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  4. GOOGLE Nest Doorbell
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    No. 4

    GOOGLE Nest Doorbell

    Priced at$199.99

    17 sources · 7 topics

    +6Ranking net score+6 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    17 sources
    Why it ranks
    Quick installation and a clean, simple app are the draws, but much of its usefulness can depend on an ongoing subscription. Charging the battery takes a long time, and event recording can stop with no quick fix from support.
    What people praise
    • Setup is quick and easy
    • App layout is clean, with minimal options
    • Battery option suits renters
    Common complaints
    • Can be of little use without an ongoing fee
    • Event recording can stop while rings still log

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  5. RING Battery Doorbell 2K
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    No. 5

    RING Battery Doorbell 2K

    Priced at$39.99

    4 sources · 6 topics

    +5Ranking net score+5 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    4 sources
    Why it ranks
    Faces are readable at the end of a walkway, and the wide view shows a parcel on the mat along with whoever left it. Without a plan nothing is recorded, two-way talk lags about a second, and low evening sun may need motion zones redrawn.
    What people praise
    • Faces stay readable at the end of a walkway
    • Wide view shows the parcel and who dropped it
    • Housing feels solid and hefty
    Common complaints
    • Nothing is recorded without a paid plan
    • Two-way talk lags by about a second

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  6. SWITCHBOT Smart Video Doorbell
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    No. 6

    SWITCHBOT Smart Video Doorbell

    Priced at$100.49

    6 sources · 3 topics

    +4Ranking net score+4 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    6 sources
    Why it ranks
    A large 5,000 mAh battery is the main draw, built to last a long while between charges. Footage can be heavily compressed with visible artifacts, and the wide lens may still miss parcels left right against the door.
    What people praise
    • Battery life lasts a long time
    • Large 5,000 mAh battery
    Common complaints
    • Footage is heavily compressed, with artifacts

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  7. RING Wired Doorbell 4K Pro
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    No. 7

    RING Wired Doorbell 4K Pro

    Priced at$149.99

    3 sources · 5 topics

    +3Ranking net score+3 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    3 sources
    Why it ranks
    Sharp 4K video and night vision that copes with a weak porch light are the reasons to pick it, and doorbell alerts arrive quickly. Recorded clips and smart alerts need a monthly plan, and two-way audio lags about half a second.
    What people praise
    • 4K image is sharp, with solid night vision
    • Doorbell push alerts arrive quickly
    • Records 2880 by 2880 video at 8 megapixels
    Common complaints
    • Recorded clips and smart alerts need a monthly plan
    • Two-way audio lags about half a second

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  8. AQARA G400 PoE Doorbell
    No. 8

    AQARA G400 PoE Doorbell

    Priced at$84.99

    2 sources · 4 topics

    +2Ranking net score+2 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    2 sources
    Why it ranks
    Clips can be saved locally or to the cloud, and it operates quickly and holds up across multiple smart home ecosystems. Setup can stall, though, when a known-good PoE cable is not detected.
    What people praise
    • Saves clips locally and to the cloud
    • Works across multiple smart home ecosystems
    • Operation is extremely quick
    Common complaints
    • A working PoE cable may not be detected

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  9. BLINK Wired Doorbell 2K+
    No. 9

    BLINK Wired Doorbell 2K+

    Priced at$49.99

    4 sources · 1 topic

    -1Ranking net score-1 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    4 sources
    Why it ranks
    Once it is on a 2.4 GHz-only network, connection can be flawless, but getting there is the hurdle. Setup can stall at connecting to Blink servers, and spaces or special characters in the Wi-Fi name or password may block it.
    What people praise
    • Runs reliably on a 2.4 GHz-only network
    Common complaints
    • Setup can fail at connecting to Blink servers
    • Spaces in the Wi-Fi name or password may block setup

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How this list is ranked

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Who is eligible
Every video doorbell in our reviewed catalogue is included, battery and wired models alike. Second listings of the same doorbell are left out. The list opens on current models, those released in the last 2½ years (since Apr 2024); choose Include older models under Models to list them too. A product without a release date on record is always listed.
How they are ordered
By default, products are ordered by Ranking Net Score: points from reviews and discussions plus points from votes on BettaScore. Ties go to the product with more sources. Filtering or sorting renumbers the results from No. 1. Products without scored evidence stay Unranked and are not numbered.
Where the evidence comes from
51 public review sources across the matching products. Select a review topic on any card to see the quotes behind its points.
When it changes
The product list and review scores change only when we publish a reviewed update. Signed-in visitors can vote on each review topic (open a topic on a card): every vote adds or takes 0.1 points from that topic and from the Ranking Net Score straight away, and the order follows on the next page load. Votes are stored apart from review evidence, so they carry over between updates. Review evidence is from October 5, 2026.
Who pays for it
Nobody. BettaScore does not accept payment for placement. Each card shows review points and topic-vote points separately, even though their sum sets the default order.

What to look for in a video doorbell

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Start with your door: whether you have doorbell wiring or need a battery model, and which phone or smart home system you use. Check which features need a paid plan, such as saved video or person and package alerts.

Then compare what the evidence says about video quality by day and night, how fast and accurate motion alerts are, battery life, and installation.

Questions to take to every card on this page

  • Battery or wired: what does your door support?
  • Which features need a paid plan, and can it store video locally?
  • Are alerts fast and accurate, without too many false alarms?
  • Does it work with your phone and smart home system?

Frequently asked questions

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What does this video doorbell list cover?
All reviewed video doorbells in our catalogue. Products with scored review evidence get a rank; the rest stay on the list, marked Unranked.
How is the default order calculated?
Ranking Net Score adds points from reviews and discussions to points from BettaScore votes, and each card shows both parts. A vote counts right away: it updates the card and can move the product in the list.
How do filters and sorting affect rank?
They apply to the whole list and renumber the results: scored matches start from No. 1, and products without scored review evidence stay Unranked. Filtering and sorting never change a product's review or vote points.
Why are some specifications missing?
BettaScore shows only the facts it has on record. An unknown value is not treated as No, and we never fill a missing specification or evidence section with a made-up claim.
Where do the Power, Works with and subscription filters come from?
From each maker's own product, support and plan pages, checked doorbell by doorbell. A doorbell counts for Records without a subscription only when its maker says recorded video can be saved and played back without a paid plan, for example on a microSD card or a home hub.