Arlo Pro 6 XL vs Google Nest Cam Floodlight

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Google sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Google Nest Cam Floodlight stands out as the more complete option. Its clearest strengths are storage, alerts, and customizable motion zones, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. You should still consider Arlo Pro 6 XL if rating and 2k video matters more than raw overall balance. That makes Google Nest Cam Floodlight the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Arlo

Arlo Pro 6 XL

$199.99

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Winner

Google

Google Nest Cam Floodlight

29% OFF

$279.99

$199.99

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Feature	Arlo Pro 6 XL	Google Nest Cam Floodlight	Winner
Rating	4.6	4.3	Arlo Pro 6 XL
Storage	Cloud	Internal, Cloud	Google Nest Cam Floodlight
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 6 XL
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	YES	Floodlight	Tie
Price	$199.99	$199.99	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 6 XL

$199.99

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+ Rating: 4.6
+ 2K Video: YES
- Storage: Cloud vs Internal, Cloud
- Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound

Winner

Google

Google Nest Cam Floodlight

29% OFF

$279.99

$199.99

BUY NOW

+ Storage: Internal, Cloud
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
+ Customizable Motion Zones: YES
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.6
- 2K Video: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 6 XL or Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Google Nest Cam Floodlight has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for storage, alerts, and customizable motion zones.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 6 XL and Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Rating is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 6 XL lists 4.6, while Google Nest Cam Floodlight lists 4.3.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Pro 6 XL is listed at $199.99, while Google Nest Cam Floodlight is listed at $199.99. Tie.
Who should buy Arlo Pro 6 XL?: Choose Arlo Pro 6 XL if your priority is rating and 2k video and that matters more than storage.
Who should buy Google Nest Cam Floodlight?: Choose Google Nest Cam Floodlight if your priority is storage and alerts and that matters more than rating.