Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Smart Doorbells

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 vs Ring Battery Doorbell Plus

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340
Ranked #3 in Best Smart Doorbells
Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340
$149

The Eufy E340 is the obvious pick for subscription-averse buyers who want the best video quality without paying monthly fees. The dual-camera setup is genuinely useful for porch-piracy concerns, 8 GB of onboard storage holds about 90 days of events, and the IP65 weather rating handles real-world conditions. Industrial design is the trade-off but the day-to-day experience is the strongest value in the category.

Strengths
  • Dual cameras give simultaneous head-to-toe view of visitors and the porch floor for package monitoring
  • 8 GB of onboard storage records roughly 90 days of events with no subscription fee
  • Color night vision with dual spotlight illuminates up to 16 feet
Watch-outs
  • Larger and chunkier than competitors with a less refined industrial design
  • Limited third-party ecosystem support beyond Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeBase
  • HomeBase 3 sold separately for whole-home camera storage expansion
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
Ranked #1 in Best Smart Doorbells
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
$149

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the pick for buyers who want a top-tier video doorbell without rewiring or hiring an electrician. The 1536p square-aspect feed, color night vision, and Quick-Release Battery make it the easiest install in the category, and Tom's Guide names it the best battery-powered Ring you can buy. Ring Protect subscription is effectively mandatory for the recording features most people expect from a video doorbell.

Strengths
  • 1536p head-to-toe video with 150 by 150 degree field of view captures packages and tall visitors in frame
  • Quick-Release Battery Pack swaps in seconds without uninstalling the device
  • Color Night Vision plus 6x zoom with crisp daytime detail
Watch-outs
  • Most useful features locked behind a Ring Protect subscription starting at 4.99 a month
  • Package detection unreliable in shadowed porches per reviewer testing
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only with no Wi-Fi 6 or mesh-friendly band steering

How they stack up

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340

Beats both the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and the Google Nest Doorbell Wired 2nd Gen on subscription cost because all storage is local, and matches the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 on the no-fee story while exceeding it on resolution and weather rating. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell offers higher raw pixel count but cannot match the E340's dual-camera package view.

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus

Beats the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 on resolution and FOV while costing only slightly more, and ships a smoother first-run setup than the Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340. Falls short of the Google Nest Doorbell Wired 2nd Gen on free event history but installs anywhere battery power can reach.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEufy Security Video Doorbell E340Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
Resolution2K (2560 by 1920 main, 1080p secondary)1536p HD+
Field of ViewDual cameras, 160 degrees combined vertical coverage150 by 150 degrees
Power SourceRechargeable battery (quick-release) or hardwired 8-24 VACBattery (Quick-Release) or hardwired 8-24 VAC
Battery LifeUp to 6 months per charge6-12 months per charge
Cloud Storage Subscription RequiredNoYes, Ring Protect from 4.99/mo for video history
Local Storage8 GB onboard (~90 days events), expandable via HomeBase 3 up to 16 TBNone
EcosystemAlexa, Google Assistant, HomeBaseAlexa, Ring app
Night VisionColor (dual spotlight) or IRColor Night Vision
Two-Way AudioYes, full duplex
Weather RatingIP65-5 F to 122 F operating range
Smart NotificationsPerson, package (Delivery Guard), face recognitionPerson, package, motion zones
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) 2.4 GHz
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