Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) vs Blink Mini 2 comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Blink sites.

2026 verdict

Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) beats Blink Mini 2 in 2026, with its clearest edge on price, connectivity, and 2K video. Its clearest strengths are price, connectivity, and 2K video, and it still looks stronger on alerts and customizable motion zones. Blink Mini 2 can still be the right pick, but only if rating and storage outweigh the wider strengths of Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025). In practical terms, Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) is the easier product to recommend.

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Feature	Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)	Blink Mini 2	Winner
Price	$35.99	$39.99	Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)
Rating	3.7	4.5	Blink Mini 2
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi	Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)
Storage	Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Blink Mini 2
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages	Motion, People, Vehicles	Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)
Customizable Motion Zones	YES	NO	Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)
Privacy Zone	YES	NO	Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)
Weather Resistance	IP65	YES	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)

$35.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $35.99
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
+ 2K Video: YES
- Rating: 3.7 vs 4.5
- Storage: Cloud vs MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud

Blink

Blink Mini 2

$39.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.5
+ Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- Price: $39.99 vs $35.99
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) or Blink Mini 2?

Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, connectivity, and 2K video.

What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) and Blink Mini 2?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) lists $35.99, while Blink Mini 2 lists $39.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) is listed at $35.99, while Blink Mini 2 is listed at $39.99. Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) (better spec).

Who should buy Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)?

Choose Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy Blink Mini 2?

Choose Blink Mini 2 if your priority is rating and storage and that matters more than price.

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