Which is better for seeing faces at night?

The Pro. Its 2K sensor and colour night vision resolve more detail than the Plus's 1080p. The Pro also adds face detection, which the Plus lacks.

Is the Pro worth the extra money?

The Pro is not extra money here. It is $99.99 at Newegg.com as of November 7, 2026, versus $164.49 for the Plus at Newegg. The Pro is cheaper and has more features.

Do both have the same floodlight brightness?

Yes. Both are rated at 2000 lumens. The Pro adds a 3000K colour temperature and a stated throw of up to 20 metres.

Which one has better motion alerts?

The Pro. It uses radar-based 3D Motion Detection with a Bird's Eye View map and sends person and vehicle alerts. The Plus sends basic motion alerts.

Both are wired and built for outdoor use. The Plus lists a one-year warranty and an operating range of -5°F to 122°F. The Pro's warranty is not stated in its listing, so check it before buying.

Can either record without a subscription?

No. Both rely on Ring cloud storage for recordings. The Pro lists continuous recording and image encryption, but both need a Ring Protect plan for saved video.

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro vs Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus

Buy the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro. It costs $99.99 at Newegg.com as of November 7, 2026, while the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is $164.49 at Newegg on the same date. The Pro adds 2K video, radar-based 3D Motion Detection with Bird's Eye View, and person and vehicle alerts for less money. Choose the Plus only if you want the simpler 1080p model and do not care about the price gap.

Today the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro costs $64.50 less at its best price.

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