I tested a cheaper Blink Mini 2 security camera against a pricier Ring camera, and here's why it's worth paying more

The Ring camera stares down at the Blink camera.

Blink Mini 2

The Blink Mini 2 delivers timely notifications and comes at an attractive price. This versatile little cube-shaped camera can be used indoors or outside, thanks to its IP65 dust and waterproof rating.

For

• Compact size
• Low cost
• Can store footage locally (if you purchase a Sync Module 2)

Against

• No remote movement
• No privacy cover
• Many features blocked by paywall

Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam

The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam relays detailed video and audio straight to the Ring app. It also offers 360-degree rotation and 169-tilting, supplying an impressive viewing range.

For

• 360-degree live view
• Privacy cover and audio disengage
• Impressive visual and audio quality
• Good and appropriately sensitive motion detection

Against

• No motion tracking
• App takes some getting used to
• Storage and some features blocked by paywall