Ring 3 Plus vs. Nest Hello: which smart doorbell is best?

Since smart doorbells first started popping up on front doors across the U.S. in the last decade, Ring and Nest have dominated the video doorbell market. Both brands have a strong reputation and large consumer base--and there's good reason for the fanfare. The two smart home tech companies make sleek and reliable video doorbells that go beyond the basics of many other doorbell cameras, with features like package detection, facial recognition, and continuous recording. To help you decide which is right for you, we're peeling back the layers and analyzing the differences between two popular front door rivals: the Ring Video 3 Plus and the Nest Hello. The Nest Hello (pictured) and the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus both retail for $229.