Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen) vs Reolink RLC-810A

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Reolink sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Reolink RLC-810A comes out ahead overall. It has the clearer edge on price, rating, and warranty, and it stays ahead on 2k video and 4k video. Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen) is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize color night vision, alerts, and light above everything else here. That is enough to make Reolink RLC-810A the better pick for most buyers.

Arlo

Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen)

€99.99

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Winner

Reolink

Reolink RLC-810A

$89.99

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Feature	Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen)	Reolink RLC-810A	Winner
Price	€99.99	$89.99	Reolink RLC-810A
Rating	3.7	4.5	Reolink RLC-810A
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Reolink RLC-810A
2K Video	NO	YES	Reolink RLC-810A
4K Video	NO	YES	Reolink RLC-810A
Color Night Vision	YES	NO	Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen)
RTSP	NO	YES	Reolink RLC-810A
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles	Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen)
Light	Spotlight	NO	Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen)
Talk & Listen	YES	NO	Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen)
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	YES	Reolink RLC-810A
Weather Resistance	YES	IP67	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen)

€99.99

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+ Color Night Vision: YES
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
+ Light: Spotlight
- Price: €99.99 vs $89.99
- Rating: 3.7 vs 4.5

Winner

Reolink

Reolink RLC-810A

$89.99

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+ Price: $89.99
+ Rating: 4.5
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Color Night Vision: NO vs YES
- Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen) or Reolink RLC-810A?: Reolink RLC-810A has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen) and Reolink RLC-810A?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen) lists €99.99, while Reolink RLC-810A lists $89.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen) is listed at €99.99, while Reolink RLC-810A is listed at $89.99. Reolink RLC-810A (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen)?: Choose Arlo Essential HD (2nd Gen) if your priority is color night vision and alerts and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Reolink RLC-810A?: Choose Reolink RLC-810A if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than color night vision.