Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) vs Reolink E1 Pro

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Reolink sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Reolink E1 Pro comes out ahead overall. It builds its lead on price, rating, and warranty, then backs it up with a stronger showing on connectivity and storage. Choose Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) only if weather resistance, color night vision, and alerts matters more to you than the broader advantage from Reolink E1 Pro. For most setups, Reolink E1 Pro is the smarter buy.

Arlo

Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)

30% OFF

$99.99

$69.99

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Winner

Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

$54.99

BUY NOW

Feature	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)	Reolink E1 Pro	Winner
Price	$69.99	$54.99	Reolink E1 Pro
Rating	4.0	4.2	Reolink E1 Pro
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Reolink E1 Pro
Weather Resistance	YES	NO	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet	Reolink E1 Pro
Storage	Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Reolink E1 Pro
Color Night Vision	YES	NO	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
RTSP	NO	YES	Reolink E1 Pro
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
Light	Spotlight	NO	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	NO	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
PoE	NO	NO	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)

30% OFF

$99.99

$69.99

BUY NOW

+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ Color Night Vision: YES
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Price: $69.99 vs $54.99
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2

Winner

Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

$54.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $54.99
+ Rating: 4.2
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- Color Night Vision: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) or Reolink E1 Pro?: Reolink E1 Pro has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) and Reolink E1 Pro?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) lists $69.99, while Reolink E1 Pro lists $54.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) is listed at $69.99, while Reolink E1 Pro is listed at $54.99. Reolink E1 Pro (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)?: Choose Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) if your priority is weather resistance and color night vision and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Reolink E1 Pro?: Choose Reolink E1 Pro if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.