Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) vs Arlo Go 2 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo site.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) is the safer pick over Arlo Go 2 because of price, rating, and 2K video. Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and 2K video, and it still looks stronger on alerts. Arlo Go 2 still makes sense if connectivity and GPS are your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen). That is why the final call still favors Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen).

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)

$99.99

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Arlo

Arlo Go 2

20% OFF

$159.99

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)	Arlo Go 2	Winner
Price	$99.99	$159.99	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
Rating	4.0	3.3	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi, 4G	Arlo Go 2
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
GPS	NO	YES	Arlo Go 2
Light	Spotlight	YES	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	YES	YES	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie
Storage	Cloud	Cloud	Tie

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)

$99.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $99.99
+ Rating: 4.0
+ 2K Video: YES
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 4G
- GPS: NO vs YES

Arlo

Arlo Go 2

20% OFF

$159.99

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 4G
+ GPS: YES
- Price: $159.99 vs $99.99
- Rating: 3.3 vs 4.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) or Arlo Go 2?

Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and 2K video.

What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) and Arlo Go 2?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) lists $99.99, while Arlo Go 2 lists $159.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) is listed at $99.99, while Arlo Go 2 is listed at $159.99. Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) (better spec).

Who should buy Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)?

Choose Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than connectivity.

Who should buy Arlo Go 2?

Choose Arlo Go 2 if your priority is connectivity and GPS and that matters more than price.

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