Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) vs TP-Link Tapo C100

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and TP-Link sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, TP-Link Tapo C100 stands out as the more complete option. Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and warranty, with storage and rtsp helping widen the gap. Choose Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) only if weather resistance, color night vision, and alerts matters more to you than the broader advantage from TP-Link Tapo C100. As a general recommendation, TP-Link Tapo C100 comes out on top.

Arlo

Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)

€165.55

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Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

20% OFF

$19.99

$15.99

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Feature	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)	TP-Link Tapo C100	Winner
Price	€165.55	$15.99	TP-Link Tapo C100
Rating	3.7	4.4	TP-Link Tapo C100
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Tapo C100
Weather Resistance	YES	NO	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)
Storage	Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	TP-Link Tapo C100
Color Night Vision	YES	NO	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)
RTSP	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Baby Crying Sound	Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
Privacy Zone	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
Light	Spotlight	YES	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)

€165.55

BUY NOW

+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ Color Night Vision: YES
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Price: €165.55 vs $15.99
- Rating: 3.7 vs 4.4

Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

20% OFF

$19.99

$15.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $15.99
+ Rating: 4.4
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- Color Night Vision: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) or TP-Link Tapo C100?: TP-Link Tapo C100 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) and TP-Link Tapo C100?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) lists €165.55, while TP-Link Tapo C100 lists $15.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) is listed at €165.55, while TP-Link Tapo C100 is listed at $15.99. TP-Link Tapo C100 (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen)?: Choose Arlo Essential XL HD (2nd Gen) if your priority is weather resistance and color night vision and that matters more than price.
Who should buy TP-Link Tapo C100?: Choose TP-Link Tapo C100 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.