Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White)
2023
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black)
2023
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White) lands at 80 and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black) at 80. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEase of use
TieCompared on the ease of use sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ecosystem
TieCompared on the ecosystem sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White) | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Color | White | Black |
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White) vs Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black)
Which is better, Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White) or Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black)? +
Both score 80 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White) worth the price? +
At $180, Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White) delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Is Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black) worth the price? +
At $180, Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Does Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (White) or Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.