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| Feature | Aqara Camera G100 | Arlo Essential Pan Tilt | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.99 | $34.99 | Arlo Essential Pan Tilt |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.4 | Arlo Essential Pan Tilt |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Arlo Essential Pan Tilt |
| Storage | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Cloud | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Color Night Vision | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| RTSP | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound | Arlo Essential Pan Tilt |
| Light | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Customizable Motion Zones | NO | YES | Arlo Essential Pan Tilt |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
- + Weather Resistance: IP65
- + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- + Color Night Vision: YES
- - Price: $35.99 vs $34.99
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.4
- + Price: $34.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP65
- - Storage: Cloud vs MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Arlo Essential Pan Tilt or Aqara Camera G100?
The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt wins overall. It costs less, carries a higher rating, supports more connectivity options, covers more alert types and offers finer customizable motion zones than the Aqara Camera G100. The Aqara Camera G100 still wins on storage flexibility and RTSP support, so it is worth a look for buyers who prioritize those two features.
What is the biggest difference between the Arlo Essential Pan Tilt and the Aqara Camera G100?
Connectivity and alerts are the clearest gap: the Arlo Essential Pan Tilt supports more connectivity options and a wider range of alert types with finer customizable motion zones. The Aqara Camera G100 instead leads on storage flexibility, supporting more local storage options, and adds RTSP streaming for third-party viewing.
Does the Aqara Camera G100 offer better storage options than the Arlo Essential Pan Tilt?
Yes, storage is one of the categories the Aqara Camera G100 wins in this comparison, along with RTSP support. The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt still comes out ahead overall thanks to its lower price, higher rating, broader connectivity and stronger alert coverage.
Which camera has the better rating, the Arlo Essential Pan Tilt or the Aqara Camera G100?
The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt carries the higher rating in this comparison, one of several factors, alongside price, connectivity and alerts, that make it the overall winner over the Aqara Camera G100.
Who should buy the Arlo Essential Pan Tilt?
The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt is the better fit for buyers who want a lower price, a stronger track record, wide connectivity support and broad, configurable alert coverage.
Who should buy the Aqara Camera G100?
The Aqara Camera G100 suits buyers who prioritize flexible local storage that avoids relying only on the cloud, plus RTSP support for third-party viewing, even if it means a higher price and a lower rating.
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