When testing the SkyBell HD vs Ring Pro features, one of the first things we did was set both up to see how large of an area the camera could pick up, also known as the field of view.
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Therefore, the HD offers you a cleaner video plus the 1080p resolution feature, which can create a big difference when it comes to night vision security footage.
The higher the FPS, the less laggy looking the images will be, even at night. This refers to the number of individual frames, or still pictures, which the camera is capable of capturing in a single second. In contrast, the Ring Pro only captures 15 frames per second (FPS). While both night vision cameras have quality features that are capable of recording in 1080p HD, the SkyBell can capture motion video at 30 frames per second. The SkyBell HD has way better video quality than the Ring Pro. Winner: SkyBell HD Ring Pro vs SkyBell -Video Quality It's nice to be able to connect the SkyBell to free cloud storage without any extra steps. Having to subscribe to video storage is also a hassle. When this happens, we didn't receive any notification or alert that someone was at the door until the unit would reconnect. With the Ring video doorbell, we had a few issues connecting the WiFi and then having it drop out. The SkyBell HD was easier to use during testing for a variety of reasons, including: The SkyBell only offers two color options, brushed aluminum, and dark bronze.
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The circular puck shape of the SkyBell HD can make it more challenging to install in tighter spaces such as against corners and may require some rewiring and repositioning to fit correctly.Īnother advantageous feature the Ring has are interchangeable faceplates making it better to customize the unit. Because it is shaped way more like traditional doorbells, it is easier to install and replace your old unit. The Ring Pro takes first when it comes to design features.