Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) vs Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2 wins the 2026 matchup against Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen), mainly on price, rating, and storage. The comparison tilts its way because of price, rating, and storage, with RTSP and customizable motion zones keeping it in front. Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen) still makes sense if weather resistance, 2K video, and alerts are your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2. In practical terms, Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2 is the easier product to recommend.

Feature	Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)	Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2	Winner
Price	$39.99	$18.91	Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2
Rating	4.1	4.4	Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2
Weather Resistance	YES	NO	Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)
Storage	Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)
RTSP	NO	YES	Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People	Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)
Light	Spotlight	NO	Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	YES	Sonoff Cam Slim Gen2
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Essential XL 2K (2nd Gen)

$39.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ 2K Video: YES
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Price: $39.99 vs $18.91
- Rating: 4.1 vs 4.4

Winner

Sonoff