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Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight vs Google Nest Cam Floodlight

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Google sites.
2026 verdict
Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight beats Google Nest Cam Floodlight in 2026, with its clearest edge on price, solar charging, and 2K video. Its biggest wins come from price, solar charging, and 2K video, and privacy zone adds more confidence to the verdict. There is still a case for Google Nest Cam Floodlight, but mainly if rating, connectivity, and storage are what you value most. That is why Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight wins the verdict here.
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FeatureArlo Pro 3 FloodlightGoogle Nest Cam FloodlightWinner
Price$149.98$246.00Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight
Rating4.24.4Google Nest Cam Floodlight
Solar ChargingSold separatelyNOArlo Pro 3 Floodlight
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiGoogle Nest Cam Floodlight
StorageCloudInternal, CloudGoogle Nest Cam Floodlight
2K VideoYESNOArlo Pro 3 Floodlight
AlertsMotion, People, Vehicles, PackagesMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm SoundGoogle Nest Cam Floodlight
Privacy ZoneYESNOArlo Pro 3 Floodlight
Weather ResistanceIP65YESTie
LightYESFloodlightTie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
PoENONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight or Google Nest Cam Floodlight?

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, solar charging, and 2K video.

What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight and Google Nest Cam Floodlight?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight lists $149.98, while Google Nest Cam Floodlight lists $246.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight is listed at $149.98, while Google Nest Cam Floodlight is listed at $246.00. Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight (better spec).

Who should buy Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight?

Choose Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight if your priority is price and solar charging and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy Google Nest Cam Floodlight?

Choose Google Nest Cam Floodlight if your priority is rating and connectivity and that matters more than price.

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