Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen) vs Reolink E1 Pro

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Reolink sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Reolink E1 Pro. It builds its lead on warranty, connectivity, and storage, then backs it up with a stronger showing on 2k video and rtsp. Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen) can still be the right pick, but only if price, alerts, and customizable motion zones outweighs the wider strengths of Reolink E1 Pro. That is why Reolink E1 Pro wins the verdict here.

Arlo

Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen)

$39.99

BUY NOW

Winner

Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

15% OFF

$54.99

$46.74

BUY NOW

Feature	Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen)	Reolink E1 Pro	Winner
Price	$39.99	$46.74	Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen)
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Reolink E1 Pro
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
2K Video	NO	YES	Reolink E1 Pro
RTSP	NO	YES	Reolink E1 Pro
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals	Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen)
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	NO	Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen)
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie
4K Video	NO	NO	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen)

$39.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $39.99
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
+ Customizable Motion Zones: Subscription required
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet

Winner

Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

15% OFF

$54.99

$46.74

BUY NOW

+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
+ Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- Price: $46.74 vs $39.99
- Alerts: Motion, People, Animals vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen) or Reolink E1 Pro?: Reolink E1 Pro has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, connectivity, and storage.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen) and Reolink E1 Pro?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen) lists $39.99, while Reolink E1 Pro lists $46.74.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen) is listed at $39.99, while Reolink E1 Pro is listed at $46.74. Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen) (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen)?: Choose Arlo Essential Indoor HD (2nd Gen) if your priority is price and alerts and that matters more than warranty.
Who should buy Reolink E1 Pro?: Choose Reolink E1 Pro if your priority is warranty and connectivity and that matters more than price.