![]() It’s inevitable despite offering vastly different security camera lineups, Blink and Ring have lots of similarities, from how their equipment is set up to how they are monitored. We’ve tested unpopular brands that turned out to be great, and well-known security camera brands that turned out to be the worst, so let’s not take Ring and Blink on face value alone. Pro Tip: Ring may be more popular, but popularity has little to no impact on quality and value. For instance, there’s the Pan-Tilt accessory for the Blink Mini, which turns the simple indoor camera into a pan-and-tilt camera. Over on the Blink side, there’s an even more affordable security camera called the Blink Mini, a duo of battery-powered security cameras called the Blink Indoor and Blink Outdoor, a lightweight and affordable video doorbell, a wired floodlight camera, and a bunch of mounting accessories that offer advanced features. ![]() Those are, of course, in addition to Ring’s wide selection of doorbell cameras. Except for the indoor camera, all Ring cameras come in a battery, wired, or solar-powered configuration. Ring now offers an affordable but simplistic indoor model called the Ring Indoor Cam, an indoor/outdoor unit called the Ring Stick Up Cam, and the smart light-equipped Ring Spotlight Cam and Floodlight Cam. Since being acquired by Amazon in 2018, however, both brands matured far beyond their startup days. Blink, on the other hand, gained popularity through its battery-powered indoor and outdoor cameras with a promised battery life of two years, which was a great feat at the time. Ring entered the market through its uber-popular video doorbells, and then it eventually ventured into the world of security cameras and systems. But since we’re comparing these two brands, let’s start with a quick overview of these two popular security camera options.īlink and Ring were once both startups before they became the powerhouses they are today. ![]() To anyone who has followed the security camera market for years, Ring and Blink need no introduction. Should you go with Blink’s more affordable but well-built security products? Or is it better to choose Ring since it offers more diverse equipment options, albeit at slightly higher prices than Blink? We’ll help you find the answers by comparing Ring and Blink’s features, equipment, setup, and pricing and deciding which one adds more value to your home security. So if Ring and Blink are on your holiday shopping list, it’s time to put the two head-to-head to see who’s the winner. That’s just one part of the equation you also have to consider your security camera as a crime deterrent and which one will be able to protect and benefit you more. Of course, choosing a security camera isn’t just about picking the one with the better prices. They are both products of Amazon, so whenever the retail giant has a sale, Ring and Blink security equipment is heavily discounted. Blink starts at $3 per month Ring starts at $3.99 per month.īlink and Ring make a big splash, especially during the holiday season, because of their low prices. Video storage is not a problem with either Blink or Ring, as their cloud subscriptions are both affordable.Affordability is Blink’s strong suit Ring’s is tech and features, as shown in our review of the high-tech Spotlight Cam.Both Amazon companies, Ring and Blink offer cameras that integrate well with Alexa.
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