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

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Reolink sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) stands out as the more complete option. Its clearest strengths are weather resistance, color night vision, and alerts, and it still looks stronger on light and customizable motion zones. There is still a case for Reolink E1 Pro, but mainly if price, warranty, and connectivity is what you value most. For the average buyer, Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) is the safer choice.

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)

67% OFF

$149.99

$49.99

BUY NOW

Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

15% OFF

$54.99

$46.74

BUY NOW

Feature	Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)	Reolink E1 Pro	Winner
Price	$49.99	$46.74	Reolink E1 Pro
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Reolink E1 Pro
Weather Resistance	YES	NO	Arlo Essential XL 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 XL 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 XL 2K (2nd Gen)
Light	Spotlight	NO	Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	NO	Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)
Rating	4.2	4.2	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)

67% OFF

$149.99

$49.99

BUY NOW

+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ Color Night Vision: YES
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Price: $49.99 vs $46.74
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

15% OFF

$54.99

$46.74

BUY NOW

+ Price: $46.74
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- Color Night Vision: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) or Reolink E1 Pro?: Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for weather resistance, color night vision, and alerts.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) and Reolink E1 Pro?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) lists $49.99, while Reolink E1 Pro lists $46.74.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) is listed at $49.99, while Reolink E1 Pro is listed at $46.74. Reolink E1 Pro (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)?: Choose Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) if your priority is weather resistance and color night vision and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Reolink E1 Pro?: Choose Reolink E1 Pro if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than weather resistance.