Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) vs Eufy Outdoor Cam E220

Updated January 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Eufy sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Eufy Outdoor Cam E220 is the better overall pick. It builds its lead on price, rating, and storage, then backs it up with a stronger showing on 2k video and rtsp. Choose Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) only if alerts matters more to you than the broader advantage from Eufy Outdoor Cam E220. Overall, Eufy Outdoor Cam E220 makes more sense for most people.

Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)

€165.55

Winner

$79.00

Feature	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)	Eufy Outdoor Cam E220	Winner
Price	€165.55	$79.00	Eufy Outdoor Cam E220
Rating	3.9	4.2	Eufy Outdoor Cam E220
Storage	Cloud	Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Eufy Outdoor Cam E220
2K Video	NO	YES	Eufy Outdoor Cam E220
RTSP	NO	YES	Eufy Outdoor Cam E220
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Baby Crying Sound	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	YES	Eufy Outdoor Cam E220
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	YES	YES	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi	2.4 GHz Wifi	Tie

€165.55

+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Price: €165.55 vs $79.00
- Rating: 3.9 vs 4.2

Winner

$79.00

+ Price: $79.00
+ Rating: 4.2
+ Storage: Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Baby Crying Sound vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) or Eufy Outdoor Cam E220?: Eufy Outdoor Cam E220 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and storage.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) and Eufy Outdoor Cam E220?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) lists €165.55, while Eufy Outdoor Cam E220 lists $79.00.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) is listed at €165.55, while Eufy Outdoor Cam E220 is listed at $79.00. Eufy Outdoor Cam E220 (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)?: Choose Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) if your priority is alerts and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Eufy Outdoor Cam E220?: Choose Eufy Outdoor Cam E220 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than alerts.