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

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Reolink sites.

2026 verdict

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

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)

64% OFF

$99.99

$35.99

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Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

5% OFF

$54.99

$51.99

BUY NOW

Feature	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)	Reolink E1 Pro	Winner
Price	$35.99	$51.99	Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)
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

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen)

64% OFF

$99.99

$35.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $35.99
+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ Color Night Vision: YES
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

5% OFF

$54.99

$51.99

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.2
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
- Price: $51.99 vs $35.99
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) or Reolink E1 Pro?: Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, weather resistance, and color night vision.
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 $35.99, while Reolink E1 Pro lists $51.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) is listed at $35.99, while Reolink E1 Pro is listed at $51.99. 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 weather resistance and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Reolink E1 Pro?: Choose Reolink E1 Pro if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.