Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026
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| Feature | Aqara Camera G100 | Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $89.17 | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Rating | 4.1 | 3.9 | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Storage | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Cloud | Aqara Camera G100 |
| RTSP | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound | Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) |
| Customizable Motion Zones | YES | Subscription required | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | YES | Tie |
| Light | YES | Spotlight | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Solar Charging | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
The Aqara Camera G100 edges ahead overall, thanks to more local storage options and RTSP streaming support. The Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) still wins on alerts and customizable motion zones, and the two are tied on price and rating, so it is a close comparison decided by storage versus alert customization.
Storage is the clearest split: the Aqara Camera G100 supports more local storage options and adds RTSP streaming. The Arlo Essential XL 2K instead covers more alert types and offers finer customizable motion zones, while price and rating come out tied between the two.
Yes, alerts and customizable motion zones are both areas the Arlo Essential XL 2K wins in this comparison. The Aqara Camera G100 counters with more storage flexibility and RTSP support, making the choice a matter of priorities rather than one camera being clearly ahead.
Price comes out tied between the Aqara Camera G100 and the Arlo Essential XL 2K in this comparison, as does rating, so the decision should hinge on whether you value local storage flexibility or configurable alerts more.
The Aqara Camera G100 is the better fit for buyers who want more local storage flexibility and RTSP support for pulling the feed into a third-party system.
The Arlo Essential XL 2K suits buyers who prioritize a wide range of alert types and precise customizable motion zones over local storage flexibility.
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