The verdict
Affordable entry-level option with 1080p HD video and reliable Ring ecosystem integration.
Strengths
- +Affordable price point
- +1080p HD video
- +Easy installation
- +Ring ecosystem integration
Watch-outs
- −Requires subscription for recordings
- −Basic motion detection compared to Pro
How it compares
Solid budget option with core Ring features, ideal for first-time smart doorbell buyers.
Who this is for
At a glance: First-time smart doorbell buyers on a budget.
Why you’d buy the Ring Video Doorbell (2020 Release)
- Affordable price point.
- 1080p HD video.
- Easy installation.
Why you’d skip it
- Requires subscription for recordings.
- Basic motion detection compared to Pro.
Rating sources
PCMag
4/5digitaltrends
4/5*“is the best choice for the price.”
tomsguide
4.5/5*“Get the Ring Video Doorbell if you want an inexpensive but very capable video doorbell.”
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
