Arlo Essential Pan Tilt vs Go 2 (2026): Which to Buy?

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo site.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 Arlo Essential Pan Tilt vs Arlo Go 2 comparison, Arlo Essential Pan Tilt comes out ahead thanks to price, rating, and 2K video.

Winner

Arlo Essential Pan Tilt

$34.99$49.9930% OFF

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It separates itself most clearly on price, rating, and 2K video, while still looking better on alerts and customizable motion zones. Arlo Go 2 still makes sense if weather resistance, color night vision, and light are your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Arlo Essential Pan Tilt. Overall, Arlo Essential Pan Tilt makes more sense for most people.

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential Pan Tilt

30% OFF

$34.99

$49.99

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Arlo

Arlo Go 2

20% OFF

$159.95

$199.99

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Feature	Arlo Essential Pan Tilt	Arlo Go 2	Winner
Price	$34.99	$159.95	Arlo Essential Pan Tilt
Rating	4.4	3.3	Arlo Essential Pan Tilt
Weather Resistance	NO	YES	Arlo Go 2
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Essential Pan Tilt
Color Night Vision	NO	YES	Arlo Go 2
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages	Arlo Essential Pan Tilt
Light	NO	YES	Arlo Go 2
GPS	NO	YES	Arlo Go 2
Customizable Motion Zones	YES	Subscription required	Arlo Essential Pan Tilt
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential Pan Tilt

30% OFF

$34.99

$49.99

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+ Price: $34.99
+ Rating: 4.4
+ 2K Video: YES
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- Color Night Vision: NO vs YES

Arlo

Arlo Go 2

20% OFF

$159.95

$199.99

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+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ Color Night Vision: YES
+ Light: YES
- Price: $159.95 vs $34.99
- Rating: 3.3 vs 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential Pan Tilt or Arlo Go 2?

Arlo Essential Pan Tilt has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and 2K video.

What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential Pan Tilt and Arlo Go 2?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential Pan Tilt lists $34.99, while Arlo Go 2 lists $159.95.

Which one looks better on price?

Arlo Essential Pan Tilt is listed at $34.99, while Arlo Go 2 is listed at $159.95. Arlo Essential Pan Tilt (better spec).

Who should buy Arlo Essential Pan Tilt?

Choose Arlo Essential Pan Tilt if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.

Who should buy Arlo Go 2?

Choose Arlo Go 2 if your priority is weather resistance and color night vision and that matters more than price.

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