Blink Mini
Score: 65/100
Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen)
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is a plug-in indoor security camera featuring 1080p HD video with color night vision and a manual privacy cover. It offers two-way talk with noise cancellation, customizable motion detection zones, and a remote-activated siren. It is ideal for Alexa households with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks needing simple, budget-friendly monitoring.
The Blink Mini is a compact, plug-in indoor security camera offering 1080p HD video and easy Alexa integration. It lacks weatherproofing and color night vision, limiting it to indoor environments. It is best suited for users needing a low-cost, basic indoor monitoring solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
110 degrees | 143 degreesbest | |
— | 24 fpsbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Plug-in (USB) | Plug-in |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi-Fi Standard | 2.4 GHz | 802.11 b/g/n |
Camera & Image(3) | ||
Field of View (degrees) | 110 degrees | 143 degrees |
Frame Rate (fps) | N/A fps | 24 fps |
Night Vision Type | Infrared | Color |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) as a respectable option at its price point, particularly praising its wide 143-degree field of view and the inclusion of a physical privacy shield. However, critics highlight that the 1080p resolution is a missed opportunity in a market shifting toward 2K, and the lack of pan/tilt functionality and reliance on plug-in power make it less versatile than competitors.
Everyday users generally praise the camera for its clear video quality, ease of setup, and the practicality of the privacy cover for pet and baby monitoring. Common complaints focus on the necessity of constant plug-in power, connectivity issues due to the lack of 5GHz Wi-Fi support, and the perception that the second generation offers only minor improvements over the first.
Choose Ring for wider coverage and privacy features, or Blink for a smaller, potentially cheaper form factor.
