Arlo Pro 5S 2K vs TP-Link Tapo C210 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and TP-Link sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Arlo Pro 5S 2K is the safer pick over TP-Link Tapo C210 because of weather resistance, connectivity, and HDR. It has the clearer edge on weather resistance, connectivity, and HDR, and it stays ahead on color night vision and alerts. TP-Link Tapo C210 still makes sense if price, rating, and warranty are your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Arlo Pro 5S 2K. As a general recommendation, Arlo Pro 5S 2K comes out on top.

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Feature	Arlo Pro 5S 2K	TP-Link Tapo C210	Winner
Price	$64.20	$24.99	TP-Link Tapo C210
Rating	3.5	4.5	TP-Link Tapo C210
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Tapo C210
Weather Resistance	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Storage	Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	TP-Link Tapo C210
HDR	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Color Night Vision	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
RTSP	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C210
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Baby Crying Sound	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Light	Spotlight	NO	Arlo Pro 5S 2K
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	YES	TP-Link Tapo C210

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K

$64.20

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
+ HDR: YES
- Price: $64.20 vs $24.99
- Rating: 3.5 vs 4.5

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C210

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $24.99
+ Rating: 4.5
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 5S 2K or TP-Link Tapo C210?

Arlo Pro 5S 2K has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for weather resistance, connectivity, and HDR.

What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 5S 2K and TP-Link Tapo C210?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 5S 2K lists $64.20, while TP-Link Tapo C210 lists $24.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Arlo Pro 5S 2K is listed at $64.20, while TP-Link Tapo C210 is listed at $24.99. TP-Link Tapo C210 (better spec).

Who should buy Arlo Pro 5S 2K?

Choose Arlo Pro 5S 2K if your priority is weather resistance and connectivity and that matters more than price.

Who should buy TP-Link Tapo C210?

Choose TP-Link Tapo C210 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.

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