Aqara Camera G100 vs Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)

Updated February 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Arlo sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Aqara Camera G100 stands out as the more complete option. Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and storage, and it still looks stronger on 2k video and rtsp. Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize alerts and customizable motion zones above everything else here. For most setups, Aqara Camera G100 is the smarter buy.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Camera G100

$39.99

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Arlo

Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)

€165.55

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Feature	Aqara Camera G100	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)	Winner
Price	$39.99	€165.55	Aqara Camera G100
Rating	4.2	3.8	Aqara Camera G100
Storage	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Cloud	Aqara Camera G100
2K Video	YES	NO	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 HD (2nd Gen)
Customizable Motion Zones	NO	Subscription required	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)
Privacy Zone	YES	NO	Aqara Camera G100
Weather Resistance	IP65	YES	Tie
Light	YES	Spotlight	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Camera G100

$39.99

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+ Price: $39.99
+ Rating: 4.2
+ Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Customizable Motion Zones: NO vs Subscription required

Arlo

Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)

€165.55

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+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
+ Customizable Motion Zones: Subscription required
- Price: €165.55 vs $39.99
- Rating: 3.8 vs 4.2

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera G100 or Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)?: Aqara Camera G100 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and storage.
What is the biggest difference between Aqara Camera G100 and Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Camera G100 lists $39.99, while Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) lists €165.55.
Which one looks better on price?: Aqara Camera G100 is listed at $39.99, while Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) is listed at €165.55. Aqara Camera G100 (better spec).
Who should buy Aqara Camera G100?: Choose Aqara Camera G100 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than alerts.
Who should buy Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)?: Choose Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) if your priority is alerts and customizable motion zones and that matters more than price.