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Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight vs Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Arlo and Google sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight over Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen), driven by solar charging, color night vision, and light.
Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight
Winner
Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight
$109.24$249.9956% OFFPrime exclusive deal
It builds its lead on solar charging, color night vision, and light, then backs it up with a stronger showing on siren. Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize price, rating, and connectivity above everything else here. Overall, Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight makes more sense for most people.
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Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
25% OFF
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£89.99
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Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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FeatureArlo Pro 3 FloodlightGoogle Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)Winner
Price$109.24£89.99Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
Rating4.14.4Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
Solar ChargingSold separatelyNOArlo Pro 3 Floodlight
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiGoogle Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
Color Night VisionYESNOArlo Pro 3 Floodlight
AlertsMotion, People, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, PackagesMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesGoogle Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
LightYESNOArlo Pro 3 Floodlight
SirenYESNOArlo Pro 3 Floodlight
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP65IP65Tie
PoENONOTie
StorageCloudCloudTie
Winner
56% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$109.24
$249.99
  • + Solar Charging: Sold separately
  • + Color Night Vision: YES
  • + Light: YES
  • - Price: $109.24 vs £89.99
  • - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight or Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)?

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for solar charging, color night vision, and light.

What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight and Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight lists $109.24, while Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) lists £89.99.

Which one looks better on price?
Who should buy Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight?

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

Who should buy Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)?

Choose Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than solar charging.

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