Ring vs Blink vs eufy: Which Video Doorbell?
Ring, Blink and eufy are three of the most popular video doorbell brands in the UK. Ring and Blink are both owned by Amazon; eufy is Anker's smart home brand. Here's how their current doorbells compare on video, storage and running costs.
An honest note: this is a researched comparison, not a hands-on test. It's based on manufacturer specs and independent UK testing by The Guardian (August 2026), Expert Reviews and The Independent, as summarised in our video doorbell guide. Prices were checked on Amazon UK product pages on 18 October 2026.
At a glance
| Ring Battery Doorbell Pro | eufy E340 | Blink Doorbell 2K+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K (2,880 × 2,880) | 2K front + downward parcel camera | 2K (1,920 × 1,920) |
| Power | Removable rechargeable battery | Removable battery or wired | 3 × AA lithium or wired |
| Free local storage | No | Yes, 8GB built in | Only with Sync Module 2 or XR (sold separately) |
| Subscription | Ring Solo from £4.99/month | Not needed | Blink Basic from £2.50/month |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 2.4/5GHz | 2.4GHz only | 2.4GHz (via Sync Module) |
| Amazon UK, 19 October 2026 | about £219.99 | about £109.99 | about £69.99 |
Subscription prices from The Guardian (August 2026). Specs from Ring, eufy and Blink, and Expert Reviews.
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro (4K)
about £219.99 as of 18 October 2026
Retinal 4K video with up to 10x zoom, radar 3D Motion Detection and Bird's Eye View. The Guardian's best video doorbell overall (August 2026).
Best for: Ring and Alexa homes that want the sharpest video
Watch out for: No local storage, so you need a Ring plan to save clips. No chime in the box.
eufy Video Doorbell E340
about £109.99 as of 19 October 2026
Two cameras, one facing visitors and one watching parcels on the doorstep, with 8GB of built-in storage and no subscription.
Best for: Lots of deliveries and no monthly fees
Watch out for: Slower alerts (about six seconds in Expert Reviews' test) and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.
Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+
about £69.99 as of 18 October 2026
2K head-to-toe video that runs for months on three AA lithium batteries. The Guardian's best budget doorbell.
Best for: Tight budgets and Alexa households
Watch out for: The bundled Sync Module Core can't store video locally, so plan on a Blink subscription. Slower motion alerts.
Which should you buy?
Pick Ring if you want the best picture and already use Alexa, and you're happy to pay for a plan. Pick eufy if you want to avoid monthly fees and get a lot of parcels. Pick Blink if the upfront price matters most and a small subscription is fine. Want no subscription on a budget? Our guide's top pick, the Tapo D235, records to a microSD card.
Also see our Ring Spotlight Cam Plus review and our Black Friday deal watch.
FAQs
Which is better: Ring, Blink or eufy?
It depends on what you value. Ring has the sharpest video but needs a subscription to save clips. eufy records to built-in storage with no subscription. Blink is the cheapest to buy but its bundled Sync Module Core needs a plan for recordings.
Which video doorbell has no monthly fee?
Of these three, the eufy E340 records to 8GB of built-in storage with no subscription. Ring has no local storage, and Blink needs a Sync Module 2 with a USB drive or a Sync Module XR for local storage.
Do Ring, Blink and eufy work with Alexa?
Ring and Blink are Amazon brands and work with Alexa. The eufy E340 can chime through Alexa devices, according to eufy.
How much do Ring and Blink subscriptions cost?
The Guardian lists Ring Solo from £4.99 a month or £49.99 a year, and Blink Basic from £2.50 a month or £24.99 a year (August 2026).
Are these Black Friday prices?
No. They're Amazon UK prices from 18 October 2026. See our Black Friday deals page for what would count as a good deal.