The smart doorbell market has plenty to offer, and choosing one can be daunting. On the budget end, there's a fierce Ring vs. Roku Video Doorbell battle, with both devices offering compelling prices and solid features. Most smart doorbells, like Google's Nest Doorbell and Arlo Essential, are expensive options. With sparse options in the sub-$100 price segment, Ring and Roku are directly competing.

The Ring and Roku Video Doorbell are similarly priced and have nearly identical features. Both smart doorbells offer 1080p HD video quality, are of similar size, and need to be wired to work. The devices come with wide-angle camera lenses, motion detection features, and well-designed companion apps. While the physical features like the color and shape differentiate the bells, the internal differences are challenging to spot.

Ring Video Doorbell is a home security device that combines a traditional doorbell with a video camera. The extra layer of security and convenience changes how consumers interact with visitors. The camera shows a live feed, even if the host is not home. A two-way microphone helps in communication. The Ring Video Doorbell is the basic doorbell option from Ring with 1080p HD video output. The essential choice offers all basic video doorbell features while remaining budget-friendly.