Ring Stick Up Cam Pro Plug-In Security Camera vs Ring Battery Doorbell 2K
These are different jobs, not interchangeable cameras. The Stick Up Cam Pro is a plug-in indoor/outdoor camera with a 150° field of view and color night vision; the Battery Doorbell 2K is a doorbell that runs on battery and records at 2K. Buy the doorbell if your goal is the front door; buy the Stick Up Cam if you need a camera anywhere else. No current prices were provided for either, so check each store's live price before deciding.
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Ring Stick Up Cam Pro Plug-In Security Camera
3.8Choose the Ring Stick Up Cam Pro Plug-In if you need a camera for a yard, driveway, garage or room, want a wide 150° view, and have an outlet nearby.
Pros
- Wide 150° field of view covers a yard or driveway
- Color night vision shows more detail after dark
- Works indoors or outdoors
- Plug-in power means no battery swaps
Cons
- Needs an outlet within reach of the mount
- 1080p video is lower resolution than the doorbell's 2K
- Lower shopper rating: 3.8 from 19 ratings
What separates them
| Ring Stick Up Cam Pro Plug-In Security Camera | Ring Battery Doorbell 2K | |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Standalone security camera | Video doorbell |
| Power | Plug-in, needs an outlet | Battery, no wiring needed |
| Video resolution | 1080p | 2K |
| Field of view | 150° | Wider than the Stick Up Cam's 150° |
| Night vision | Color night vision | Infrared night vision |
| Placement | Indoor or outdoor, any spot near power | Mounts at the door, indoors or out |
| Two-way audio | Yes | Yes |
| Shopper rating | 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings | 4.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings |
Price history
- Ring Stick Up Cam Pro Plug-In Security Camera: lowest $79.97 on Oct 31 at Electronic Express.
- Ring Battery Doorbell 2K: lowest $44.99 on Oct 31 at Best Buy.
Prices at every store
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Specs compared
| Spec | Ring Stick Up Cam Pro Plug-In Security Camera | Ring Battery Doorbell 2K |
|---|---|---|
| Color | White | White, Speckled White / Speckledwhite |
| Assistant Support | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| With Audio | Yes | — |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Motion Sensing | Yes | — |
| With Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Location | Indoor / Outdoor | — |
| Wireless | Yes | — |
| Use | Residential | — |
| Field Of View | 150° field of view | — |
| With Doorbell |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for watching a driveway?
- The Stick Up Cam Pro. Its 150° view and plug-in power suit a fixed outdoor spot, and you avoid recharging a battery. The doorbell is designed for a door frame.
- Which has better video?
- The Battery Doorbell 2K. It records at 2K, while the Stick Up Cam Pro records at 1080p. Sharper video helps identify faces and packages at the door.
- Do I need wiring for either?
- Only the Stick Up Cam Pro needs an outlet. The Battery Doorbell 2K runs on a rechargeable battery, so you can mount it without wiring.
- Which lasts longer between charges?
- The Stick Up Cam Pro has no battery to charge because it plugs in. The Battery Doorbell 2K needs recharging, and how often depends on how much motion it sees.
- Can I use both together?
- Yes. Both work with Amazon Alexa and the Ring app, so one can cover the door and the other a yard or side gate.
- Is the doorbell worth the extra?
- No prices were provided for either, so compare live store prices. If you need a doorbell, the 2K video and battery install justify paying more than for a camera you would have to wire.