Aqara Camera G100 vs Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)

The Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) comes out ahead overall. It is cheaper, supports more connectivity options, covers more alert types and gives finer customizable motion zones than the Aqara Camera G100. The Aqara Camera G100 still wins on rating and storage flexibility, so it remains a strong alternative for buyers who prioritize those two areas.

Connectivity and alerts separate the two: the Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) supports more connectivity options and a wider range of alert types with more precise customizable motion zones. The Aqara Camera G100 instead leads on storage flexibility and carries a better rating, along with RTSP support for third-party viewing.

Yes, storage is one of the categories the Aqara Camera G100 wins in this comparison, meaning it supports more local storage options than the Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025). It also adds RTSP streaming, but the Arlo still leads on price, connectivity and alerts.

The Aqara Camera G100 carries the higher rating in this comparison. Despite that, the Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) wins overall thanks to its lower price and stronger connectivity and alert coverage.

The Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) is the better fit for buyers who want a lower price, wide connectivity support, and broad, configurable alert coverage in an always-powered camera.

The Aqara Camera G100 suits buyers who prioritize a proven track record, flexible local storage that avoids relying only on the cloud, and RTSP support, even at a slightly higher price.