Arlo Pro 5S 2K vs Google Nest Cam Floodlight

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Google sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, Google Nest Cam Floodlight gets the edge. The comparison tilts its way because of rating, storage, and alerts, with customizable motion zones keeping it in front. Choose Arlo Pro 5S 2K only if price and 2k video matters more to you than the broader advantage from Google Nest Cam Floodlight. That makes Google Nest Cam Floodlight the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$62.99

BUY NOW

Winner

Google

Google Nest Cam Floodlight

5% OFF

$279.99

$265.00

BUY NOW

Feature	Arlo Pro 5S 2K	Google Nest Cam Floodlight	Winner
Price	$62.99	$265.00	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Rating	3.6	4.3	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
Storage	Cloud	Internal, Cloud	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	YES	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
Light	Spotlight	Floodlight	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, 5 GHz Wifi	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi	Tie

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$62.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $62.99
+ 2K Video: YES
- Rating: 3.6 vs 4.3
- Storage: Cloud vs Internal, Cloud

Winner

Google

Google Nest Cam Floodlight

5% OFF

$279.99

$265.00

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.3
+ Storage: Internal, Cloud
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
- Price: $265.00 vs $62.99
- 2K Video: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 5S 2K or Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Google Nest Cam Floodlight has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, storage, and alerts.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 5S 2K and Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 5S 2K lists $62.99, while Google Nest Cam Floodlight lists $265.00.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Pro 5S 2K is listed at $62.99, while Google Nest Cam Floodlight is listed at $265.00. Arlo Pro 5S 2K (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Pro 5S 2K?: Choose Arlo Pro 5S 2K if your priority is price and 2k video and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Choose Google Nest Cam Floodlight if your priority is rating and storage and that matters more than price.