Arlo Pro 5S 2K vs Reolink E1 Pro

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Reolink sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, Arlo Pro 5S 2K gets the edge. It has the clearer edge on weather resistance, hdr, and color night vision, and it stays ahead on alerts and light. There is still a case for Reolink E1 Pro, but mainly if price, rating, and warranty is what you value most. In practical terms, Arlo Pro 5S 2K is the easier product to recommend.

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$69.99

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Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

15% OFF

$54.99

$46.74

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Feature	Arlo Pro 5S 2K	Reolink E1 Pro	Winner
Price	$69.99	$46.74	Reolink E1 Pro
Rating	3.6	4.2	Reolink E1 Pro
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Reolink E1 Pro
Weather Resistance	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet	Reolink E1 Pro
Storage	Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Reolink E1 Pro
HDR	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Color Night Vision	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
RTSP	NO	YES	Reolink E1 Pro
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Light	Spotlight	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$69.99

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+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ HDR: YES
+ Color Night Vision: YES
- Price: $69.99 vs $46.74
- Rating: 3.6 vs 4.2

Reolink

Reolink E1 Pro

15% OFF

$54.99

$46.74

BUY NOW

+ Price: $46.74
+ Rating: 4.2
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- HDR: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 5S 2K or Reolink E1 Pro?: Arlo Pro 5S 2K has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for weather resistance, hdr, and color night vision.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 5S 2K and Reolink E1 Pro?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 5S 2K lists $69.99, while Reolink E1 Pro lists $46.74.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Pro 5S 2K is listed at $69.99, while Reolink E1 Pro is listed at $46.74. Reolink E1 Pro (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Pro 5S 2K?: Choose Arlo Pro 5S 2K if your priority is weather resistance and hdr and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Reolink E1 Pro?: Choose Reolink E1 Pro if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.