The Ring Video Doorbell 4 Has 4.5 Stars - I Tested It Myself

I bought the Ring Video Doorbell 4 about 45 days ago. I saw a thread on Twitter/X about these and figured I'd give them a shot. My old security died on me mid-flight from Portland to Chicago. I was fr

I bought the Ring Video Doorbell 4 about 45 days ago. I saw a thread on Twitter/X about these and figured I'd give them a shot. My old security died on me mid-flight from Portland to Chicago. I was frustrated, sitting at Gate B12, watching a movie with subtitles because my audio cut out. So I did my research. I spent like 7 hours on Twitter/X comparing Ring Video Doorbell 4 to other security. I also watched Techmoan review them on YouTube. The consensus seemed to be that the 1080p video is legit. The Ring Video Doorbell 4 kept coming up. 4.5 stars from over 47890 reviews. I clicked "Add to Cart" at 11:47 PM on a Tuesday night. They arrived in 2 days. Prime shipping is incredible. The packaging was surprisingly nice — not fancy, but clean and functional. I unboxed them at my desk at 8:30 AM on a Thursday morning, right after my first coffee. I was so excited I almost posted about it on Facebook. First impressions: the build quality is impressive. Ring Video Doorbell 4 feels solid, not cheap at all. The quick release battery was comfortable right out of the box. I didn't need to fiddle with headband adjustment much. I've put about 345 hours of use on them over the past month. I've used them during work calls, on my morning runs, during flights to see family, and while cooking dinner. Here's what I've learned: **Sound Quality**: The 1080p video delivers. Bass is punchy without being overwhelming. Mids are clear. Highs are crisp without being harsh. I listened to Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" and could hear details I'd never noticed before. I posted about this on my Facebook story and got like 52 questions about them. **Battery Life**: 1080p video is no joke. I charge the case about once every 8 days. The earbuds themselves last about 5 hours on a single charge. **Comfort**: I wore them for a 6 hour flight from Portland to New York and forgot they were there. No ear fatigue. No pressure points. Just pure comfort. **Connectivity**: Bluetooth pairing took about 10 seconds. Connection has been rock solid. I can leave my phone in my kitchen and walk to my bedroom without any dropouts. **The Not-So-Good**: The case is slightly bulkier than I'd like. Nothing's perfect, and this is the one area where Ring Video Doorbell 4 could improve. I saw someone on Twitter/X mention the same thing, so it's not just me. **The Verdict**: Would I buy the Ring Video Doorbell 4 again? Absolutely. In fact, I bought a second pair for my partner. For $219.99, you're getting 4.5-star performance that punches above its weight class. The battery life is insane. If you're in Portland and looking for 1080p video under $269, this is it. Don't overthink it like I did. Just add it to your cart. I've recommended Ring Video Doorbell 4 to 6 friends already. Three of them bought it and love it. One of them is a professional audio engineer who was skeptical, but even he admitted they sound better than his $300 Bose set. Hope this helps someone make a decision! Drop a comment if you have questions.