Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) vs Arlo Go 2

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo site.

2026 verdict

Taken as a whole in 2026, Arlo Go 2 wins this matchup. It has the clearer edge on price, connectivity, and gps, and it stays ahead on its broader overall balance. There is still a case for Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen), but mainly if rating and alerts is what you value most. That is enough to make Arlo Go 2 the better pick for most buyers.

Arlo

Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)

€165.55

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Winner

Arlo

Arlo Go 2

20% OFF

$199.99

$159.99

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Feature	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)	Arlo Go 2	Winner
Price	€165.55	$159.99	Arlo Go 2
Rating	3.7	3.4	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi	2.4 GHz Wifi, 4G	Arlo Go 2
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)
GPS	NO	YES	Arlo Go 2
Light	Spotlight	YES	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 Year	Tie
Weather Resistance	YES	YES	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie
Storage	Cloud	Cloud	Tie
2K Video	NO	NO	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)

€165.55

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 3.7
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Price: €165.55 vs $159.99
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 4G

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Go 2

20% OFF

$199.99

$159.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $159.99
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 4G
+ GPS: YES
- Rating: 3.4 vs 3.7
- Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) or Arlo Go 2?: Arlo Go 2 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, connectivity, and gps.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) and Arlo Go 2?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) lists €165.55, while Arlo Go 2 lists $159.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) is listed at €165.55, while Arlo Go 2 is listed at $159.99. Arlo Go 2 (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)?: Choose Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) if your priority is rating and alerts and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Arlo Go 2?: Choose Arlo Go 2 if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than rating.