Alright, folks, gather ’round! Today, I’m diving into something I’ve been tinkering with – the whole “Ring Plus versus Ring Pro” debate. I wanted to see for myself what the real differences were, and whether the Pro was worth the extra cash.
So, first things first, I grabbed both devices. Unboxing them, the Ring Plus felt… well, basic. It’s plastic, a bit chunky, and the setup was pretty straightforward. I followed the instructions, connected it to my Wi-Fi, and boom – it was working. The video quality? Decent. Not amazing, but good enough to see who was at the door.
My Testing process
The Ring Pro, on the other hand, felt immediately more premium. It’s sleeker, smaller, and the build quality just felt better. Setting this one up was also a breeze. I swapped out the Plus, wired up the Pro, and got it running in minutes.
Now, here’s where things got interesting. The video quality on the Pro was noticeably better. Sharper image, wider field of view – it was a clear step up. I started playing around with the settings, adjusting the motion detection zones, and testing out the live view.
- Resolution: It is obviously that pro is much better than plus
- Motion Detection: pro’s is more sensitive.
- Night Vision: The images of pro during night is clearer.
I walked around my front yard, triggered the motion alerts, and even had a few “conversations” with myself through the two-way talk feature (my neighbors probably think I’m crazy now). The Pro consistently performed better. The alerts were faster, the audio was clearer, and the overall experience just felt smoother.
But it wasn’t just about the fancy features. I also wanted to see how these things held up over time. So, I left them both running for a few weeks. I checked in on them regularly, reviewed the recorded footage, and kept an eye on any connectivity issues.
After use those for a while, I found some minor things. Like, the Plus occasionally had a slight delay in the live view, and the motion detection wasn’t always spot-on. The Pro, though, was pretty rock solid. It rarely missed a beat, and the video quality remained consistently good.
So, what’s my final verdict? Well, if you’re on a tight budget, the Ring Plus will get the job done. It’s a basic doorbell camera that works. But, if you can swing the extra cost, the Ring Pro is definitely the better choice. It’s a more polished, more reliable, and overall more satisfying experience.
That is my experience, hope my experiment could help you!