Arlo Go 2 vs Arlo Pro 5S 2K

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo site.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Arlo Pro 5S 2K earns the nod. The main reason it wins is price, rating, and 2k video, and hdr and alerts strengthens that case. Arlo Go 2 is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize gps above everything else here. That is why the final call still favors Arlo Pro 5S 2K.

Arlo

Arlo Go 2

20% OFF

$199.99

$159.99

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Winner

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$69.99

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Feature	Arlo Go 2	Arlo Pro 5S 2K	Winner
Price	$159.99	$69.99	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Rating	3.4	3.5	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
2K Video	NO	YES	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
HDR	NO	YES	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
GPS	YES	NO	Arlo Go 2
Light	YES	Spotlight	Tie
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, 4G	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Go 2

20% OFF

$199.99

$159.99

BUY NOW

+ GPS: YES
- Price: $159.99 vs $69.99
- Rating: 3.4 vs 3.5

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$69.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $69.99
+ Rating: 3.5
+ 2K Video: YES
- GPS: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Go 2 or Arlo Pro 5S 2K?: Arlo Pro 5S 2K has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and 2k video.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Go 2 and Arlo Pro 5S 2K?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Go 2 lists $159.99, while Arlo Pro 5S 2K lists $69.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Go 2 is listed at $159.99, while Arlo Pro 5S 2K is listed at $69.99. Arlo Pro 5S 2K (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Go 2?: Choose Arlo Go 2 if your priority is gps and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Arlo Pro 5S 2K?: Choose Arlo Pro 5S 2K if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than gps.