![]() Even 160 degrees is wide enough to see what you need to see. The 1080p resolution makes the lower field of view of the Doorbell 2 is hardly noticeable. ![]() The Doorbell 2 does have color night vision when there is enough ambient light. I should also note that the Doorbell night vision is black and white only. However, if you are standing at the door, you won’t have to squint to see around using the low 720p resolution. This wide angle will cover all the areas you would be able to see if you were standing at the door yourself. The original Doorbell has a wide angle view field of 180 degrees. If your doorbell faces these kinds of lights, you may want to mount the doorbell somewhere else.īottom Line: The Ring Doorbell 2 wins because of the higher resolution and addressing of clarity issues of the original Doorbell. One thing to note, even in the 1080p resolution of the Ring Doorbell 2, night vision recording can become hard to see if there is direct ambient light in the field of vision or if bright lights constantly pass by, such as with headlights from cars. You will still find some issues with fast movements however, the edges will remain crisp and clear, even in night vision mode. The Doorbell 2 answers this issue by recording in 1080p resolution. Also, when the infrared light is on for night vision, the recording can be shadowed around the edges which may cause some frustration. However, you will notice a slight lag, and some pixelation if the movement that causes the camera to start recording moves too fast. The video resolution is fairly good because the camera is smaller. This is the minimum resolution as defined by “high definition” and is common in smaller screens and recording devices. The Ring Doorbell records and shows its video in 720p high definition resolution. I will give you an in-depth look at each of the important features and options of the two models so you can see what it is that draws you one side or the other. Each of the units has a variety of colors and finishes.Mobile control center controls both Ring models on Android, iOS and Windows 10.Two-way communication via speaker and microphone available in each version.Night vision is standard for each model.The Doorbell and the Doorbell 2 have hard-wired power options as well as battery. ![]() Live video recording is available with each version.When you know what they both offer you can focus your choices on other factors. Sometimes when something works, you leave it alone. What About the Similarities between Doorbell and Doorbell 2? The Doorbell 2 is larger and heavier than the Doorbell. ![]() The Doorbell doesn’t have exchangeable faceplates.
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