Arlo Pro 5S 2K vs Blink Wired Floodlight Camera

Updated May 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Blink sites.

2026 verdict

For 2026, Arlo Pro 5S 2K is the stronger overall choice. What pushes it ahead is price, connectivity, and 2k video, and hdr and alerts keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Blink Wired Floodlight Camera can still be the right pick, but only if rating and storage outweighs the wider strengths of Arlo Pro 5S 2K. That is why Arlo Pro 5S 2K wins the verdict here.

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$69.99

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Blink

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera

$99.99

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Feature	Arlo Pro 5S 2K	Blink Wired Floodlight Camera	Winner
Price	$69.99	$99.99	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Rating	3.5	4.3	Blink Wired Floodlight Camera
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi	2.4 GHz Wifi	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Storage	Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Blink Wired Floodlight Camera
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
HDR	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Light	Spotlight	YES	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	YES	YES	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$69.99

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+ Price: $69.99
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi
+ 2K Video: YES
- Rating: 3.5 vs 4.3
- Storage: Cloud vs MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud

Blink

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera

$99.99

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+ Rating: 4.3
+ Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- Price: $99.99 vs $69.99
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 5S 2K or Blink Wired Floodlight Camera?: Arlo Pro 5S 2K has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, connectivity, and 2k video.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 5S 2K and Blink Wired Floodlight Camera?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 5S 2K lists $69.99, while Blink Wired Floodlight Camera lists $99.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Pro 5S 2K is listed at $69.99, while Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is listed at $99.99. Arlo Pro 5S 2K (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Pro 5S 2K?: Choose Arlo Pro 5S 2K if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Blink Wired Floodlight Camera?: Choose Blink Wired Floodlight Camera if your priority is rating and storage and that matters more than price.