TechRadar90
The reviewer likes the second-generation Blink for its easy setup, sharper square head-to-toe view and long battery life.
Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
5 expert reviews#5 of 5 video doorbellsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) has a critic score of 78 out of 100 from 5 professional reviews, including TechRadar, PCMag UK and Homes and Gardens. 3 of 5 recommend it, and scores range from 66 (Expert Reviews) to 90 (TechRadar). 2 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 3 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: easy setup (4 of 5); ease of use (4 of 5). Most common complaints: subscription costs (2 of 5); app problems (2 of 5). It ranks #5 of the 5 video doorbells we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Our verdict
5 professional reviewers tested the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen), and 3 recommend it. Most praised: easy setup and ease of use. Most common complaint: subscription costs.
The catch: Key features need a subscription and a sync module.
Critic agreement: Medium
Scores run from 66 to 902 printed scores, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 80
3 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)?
PCMag UK70
Sharp 1440p head-to-toe video, battery power and a low price make it a decent buy, but recorded video needs a subscription and smart-home support is narrow.
Homes and Gardens83est.
A well-liked, simple doorbell that is quick to set up and good value, though it is no-frills and has some tinny audio and slight notification delay.
T383est.
A basic but dependable and cheap doorbell that works as promised, especially for existing Blink users.
Expert Reviews66est.
Image quality improves over the original, but the reviewer finds build quality, audio, mounting and hidden costs disappointing and only gives a reluctant endorsement at sale prices.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Easy setup4 of 5
Ease of use4 of 5
Video quality2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Subscription costs2 of 5
App problems2 of 5
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Is the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. Key features need a subscription and a sync module.
Do critics agree about the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)?
Agreement is medium: scores range from 66 (Expert Reviews) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 24 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land close together, with some outliers.
What do critics dislike about the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)?
Subscription costs (2 of 5 reviews), App problems (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)?
The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) (critic score 85), easiest install.