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23 video doorbells, 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. ECOBEE Smart Doorbell Camera
    No. 2

    ECOBEE Smart Doorbell Camera

    Priced at$117.99

    7 sources · 5 topics

    +65Ranking net score+65 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    7 sources
    Why it ranks
    When someone rings, the live feed and two-way talk appear on an ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, and a 175-degree vertical view keeps packages at the door in frame. Without a $10 monthly plan, recordings are only still snapshots.
    What people praise
    • Live feed and two-way talk show on an ecobee thermostat
    • 175-degree vertical view shows packages at the door
    • Installation is straightforward, with a C-wire adapter included
    Common complaints
    • Video clips need a $10 monthly plan, otherwise only snapshots
    • Downloading clips can be slow compared with Ring

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  3. RING Battery Doorbell Pro
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    No. 3

    RING Battery Doorbell Pro

    Priced at$149.99

    5 sources · 5 topics

    +65Ranking net score+65 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    5 sources
    Why it ranks
    Packages on the doormat and the face of a visitor standing close both stay in frame, and the battery swaps out and it runs on 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Radar and Bird's Eye View may add little to motion detection, and charging means removing the cover.
    What people praise
    • Tall view keeps packages on the floor in frame
    • Wide, clear video fills the phone screen
    • Works on 5 GHz Wi-Fi and pairs well with Alexa
    Common complaints
    • Radar and Bird's Eye View may not improve motion detection

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  4. RING Doorbell 4
    No. 4

    RING Doorbell 4

    Priced at$200

    12 sources · 7 topics

    +55Ranking net score+55 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    12 sources
    Why it ranks
    Color pre-roll captures the four seconds before motion is detected, and existing doorbell wiring can keep the quick-release battery charged. Reviewing past footage needs a paid plan, the vertical view is narrow, and package detection may not work well.
    What people praise
    • Color pre-roll records four seconds before motion
    • Quick-release battery makes recharging easy
    • Privacy zones block out areas you do not want recorded
    Common complaints
    • Reviewing recorded footage needs a paid subscription
    • Vertical field of view is limited to 84 degrees

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  5. AQARA Doorbell G410
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    No. 5

    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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  6. RING Wired Doorbell Pro
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    No. 6

    RING Wired Doorbell Pro

    Priced at$149.99

    5 sources · 5 topics

    +40Ranking net score+40 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    5 sources
    Why it ranks
    It wires in place of an existing doorbell, with a power kit and wire extenders in the box, and motion zones can be set in the app. Privacy is the main trade-off, given Ring's record of handing police access to camera footage.
    What people praise
    • Swaps in for an existing wired doorbell
    • Wire extenders included for short doorbell wires
    Common complaints
    • Ring's record of police access raises privacy concerns

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  7. RING Doorbell 3
    No. 7

    RING Doorbell 3

    Priced at$200

    10 sources · 3 topics

    +35Ranking net score+35 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    10 sources
    Why it ranks
    Adjustable motion range, down to about five feet from the door, cuts false alerts from passing cars and swaying trees. A removable battery means no wiring is required, though heavy motion can drain it in under six months.
    What people praise
    • Accurate motion detection, with fewer false alerts from cars
    • Motion range can be pulled back to five feet
    • Battery-only install can go anywhere, not just the doorframe
    Common complaints
    • Battery can last under six months with frequent motion

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  8. RING Battery Doorbell Plus
    No. 8

    RING Battery Doorbell Plus

    Priced at$89.99

    11 sources · 6 topics

    +30Ranking net score+30 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    11 sources
    Why it ranks
    Head-to-toe 1536p video keeps packages in view, and the swappable battery can trickle-charge from doorbell wiring. A charge lasts one to three months, and without a subscription features are sharply limited, with no local storage.
    What people praise
    • Head-to-toe view makes packages easy to see
    • Trickle-charges from doorbell wiring, so no manual charging
    • Build feels solid and weather resistant
    Common complaints
    • No local storage, and full features need a subscription
    • Package detection spots boxes but not envelopes

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  9. EZVIZ CP4 Wire-Free Peephole Doorbell
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    No. 9

    EZVIZ CP4 Wire-Free Peephole Doorbell

    Priced at$150

    2 sources · 4 topics

    +25Ranking net score+25 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    2 sources
    Why it ranks
    Fitting over a door peephole with a rechargeable battery, it needs no doorbell wiring, and a 4.3-inch indoor touch screen shows who is at the door without reaching for a phone.
    What people praise
    • Wire-free setup on a rechargeable battery
    • 4.3-inch touch screen shows who is at the door
    • Easy to install

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  10. RING Battery Doorbell Pro 2nd Gen
    No. 10

    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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  11. AQARA Doorbell G4
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    No. 11

    AQARA Doorbell G4

    Priced at$99.99

    2 sources · 2 topics

    +15Ranking net score+15 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    2 sources
    Why it ranks
    A low-key look, with a big illuminated button and a subtle chime, makes it less obvious than some doorbell cameras, and video quality and push alerts have been solid.
    What people praise
    • Discreet look with a big illuminated button
    • Video quality and push alerts are solid

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  12. XTU J9 Battery Powered Doorbell
    No. 12

    XTU J9 Battery Powered Doorbell

    Priced at$70

    1 source · 3 topics

    +15Ranking net score+15 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    1 source
    Why it ranks
    Local microSD storage up to 128GB avoids subscription fees, and a charge can last two to three months. It mounts with screws or adhesive strips, and picture quality holds up by day and at night.
    What people praise
    • Saves to a local microSD card up to 128GB
    • Picture is good by day and at night
    • Mounts with screws or adhesive strips

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  13. ARLO Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)
    No. 13

    ARLO Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)

    Priced at$59.99

    2 sources · 4 topics

    +10Ranking net score+10 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    2 sources
    Why it ranks
    A 180-degree view takes in the whole porch, and the wireless version is easy to install. Recordings, smart detection and activity zones all need an Arlo Secure subscription, which leaves little without one.
    What people praise
    • 180-degree view covers the whole front door area
    • Wireless installation is easy
    • Minimal design with a glossy black face
    Common complaints
    • Recordings, smart detection and activity zones need Arlo Secure

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  14. GOOGLE Nest Doorbell
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    No. 14

    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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  15. RING Battery Doorbell 2K
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    No. 15

    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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  16. SWITCHBOT Smart Video Doorbell
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    No. 16

    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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  17. AMCREST AD410 Doorbell
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    No. 17

    AMCREST AD410 Doorbell

    Priced at$155

    5 sources · 5 topics

    +3Ranking net score+3 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    5 sources
    Why it ranks
    It works with Home Assistant, and its video stream holds up for self-hosted recording, with deep settings for anyone willing to tinker. A small internal battery can fail within two to three years and stop rings getting through, and the stock app is clunky.
    What people praise
    • Integrates fully with Home Assistant
    • Video stream is solid for self-hosted setups
    • Highly configurable through Amcrest Surveillance Pro
    Common complaints
    • Internal battery can fail within two to three years
    • Does not integrate well with Synology

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  18. RING Wired Doorbell 4K Pro
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    No. 18

    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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  19. AQARA G400 PoE Doorbell
    No. 19

    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

    Select to learn more

  20. RING Video Doorbell 2
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    No. 20

    RING Video Doorbell 2

    4 sources · 4 topics

    0Ranking net score0 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore
    4 sources
    Why it ranks
    A quick-release battery slides out for charging while the doorbell stays mounted, and motion capture is solid. Motion alerts can still lag, the doorbell is offline while the battery charges, and the build feels less robust than the original.
    What people praise
    • Motion capture is solid
    • Battery comes out without taking the doorbell down
    Common complaints
    • Motion detection can lag
    • Build feels less robust than the original

    Select to learn more

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
120 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.