Ring Spotlight Cam (2nd gen) review: Better battery life, sharper 2K video
Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. Jump To: Price and availability What I liked What I didn’t Ring’s outdoor cameras Bottom line There was a time when the prospect of 2K resolution in a security camera would move it to the top of our rankings. Now, it’s the bare minimum, given that many of the best home security cameras record in 4K.Ring’s newest outdoor camera, the Ring Spotlight Cam (2nd gen) updates its design and sports a new, higher resolution 2K camera that not only delivers a crisper image, but also lets you zoom in closer (somewhat) to view details.
- ▪Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.
- ▪Jump To: Price and availability What I liked What I didn’t Ring’s outdoor cameras Bottom line There was a time when the prospect of 2K resolution in a security camera would move it to the top of our rankings.
- ▪Now, it’s the bare minimum, given that many of the best home security cameras record in 4K.Ring’s newest outdoor camera, the Ring Spotlight Cam (2nd gen) updates its design and sports a new, higher resolution 2K camera that not only deliver
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Tom's Guide Verdict The Ring Spotlight Cam (2nd gen) is a good addition to Ring's suite of outdoor security cameras, but there's not much here that you wouldn't get with Ring's existing spotlight cam, and like all Ring devices, you need a subscription to make it worth anything. $119.99 at Amazon(Black) $119.99 at Target $119.99 at The Home Depot $119.99 at Best Buy(White) Pros +Easy to install +Good video quality +Bright spotlights +Extra battery compartment Cons -Subscription required to save video -Older Ring cameras might be the better buy for now -Video not as crisp as floodlight camera Best picks for you We've tested every Ring video doorbell, and this is the one you should get Best video doorbells in 2026: Ring, Nest, Wyze and more tested Best outdoor security cameras in 2026:…
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