Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Google sites.
2026 verdict
Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) wins the 2026 matchup against Arlo Pro 6 XL, mainly on price, rating, and storage.
Its biggest wins come from price, rating, and storage, and alerts and customizable motion zones add more confidence to the verdict. Choose Arlo Pro 6 XL only if weather resistance, color night vision, and light matter more to you than the broader advantage from Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen). For the average buyer, Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is the safer choice.
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| Feature | Arlo Pro 6 XL | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $94.99 | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Weather Resistance | YES | NO | Arlo Pro 6 XL |
| Storage | Cloud | Internal, Cloud | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Color Night Vision | 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 Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Light | YES | NO | Arlo Pro 6 XL |
| Customizable Motion Zones | Subscription required | YES | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Privacy Zone | YES | NO | Arlo Pro 6 XL |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Solar Charging | NO | NO | Tie |
$199.99
- + Weather Resistance: YES
- + Color Night Vision: YES
- + Light: YES
- - Price: $199.99 vs $94.99
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
Winner
27% OFF
$94.99
$129.99
- + Price: $94.99
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Storage: Internal, Cloud
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- - Color Night Vision: NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 6 XL or Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?
Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and storage.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 6 XL and Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 6 XL lists $199.99, while Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) lists $94.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Arlo Pro 6 XL is listed at $199.99, while Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is listed at $94.99. Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Pro 6 XL?
Choose Arlo Pro 6 XL if your priority is weather resistance and color night vision and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?
Choose Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.
Full comparison table
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- 114 Cameras
- 63 specs compared
- 60 filters
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TP-LinkTapo MagCam
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TP-LinkKasa EC70
30% OFF$29.99$20.98
TP-LinkTapo C100
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3.8(113)20% OFF$49.99$39.99
CamerasArloEssential 2K (2nd Gen)
4.0(4,111)50% OFF$99.99$49.99
CamerasArloEssential HD (2nd Gen)
4.1(797)$47.59
CamerasArloEssential Indoor 2K (2nd Gen)
4.2(1,598)23% OFF$19.50$14.99
CamerasArloEssential Indoor HD (2nd Gen)
CamerasArloEssential Pan Tilt (Outdoor)
4.2(356)25% OFF$59.99$44.98
CamerasArloEssential Pan Tilt
4.4(487)30% OFF$49.99$34.99
CamerasArloEssential XL 2K (2nd Gen)
3.9(353)$107.53
CamerasArloEssential XL HD (2nd Gen)
3.8(69)€165.55
CamerasArloGo 2
3.3(315)20% OFF$199.99$159.95
CamerasArloPro 3 Floodlight
4.2(5,104)40% OFF$249.99$149.99
CamerasArloPro 5S 2K
3.5(3)$69.99- CamerasArlo
Pro 6 XL
4.2(18)$199.99 
CamerasArloPro 6
4.1(377)$124.00
CamerasArloUltra 2
4.1(476)24% OFF$249.00$189.99
CamerasArloWired Floodlight Camera
4.2(300)33% OFF$149.99$99.99
DoorbellsArloEssential Wireless Video Doorbell
4.3(489)$56.00
DoorbellsArloVideo Doorbell 2K (2nd gen)
4.1(1,655)38% OFF$79.99$49.99
DoorbellsArloVideo Doorbell HD (2nd gen)
4.1(298)$34.99
Door & Window SensorsArloAll-in-One Sensor
4.1(95)7% OFF$29.99$27.90
CamerasGoogleNest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
4.1(6,061)17% OFF$199.99$165.00
CamerasGoogleNest Cam Floodlight
4.3(1,892)$268.00- CamerasGoogle
Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
4.5(1,024)27% OFF$129.99$94.99 
CamerasGoogleNest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
4.4(713)$191.50
CamerasGoogleNest Cam (indoor, wired)
4.4(5,438)$99.99
DisplaysGoogleNest Hub (2nd Gen)
4.2(1,149)$259.99
DisplaysGoogleNest Hub Max
4.2(221)$547.88
DoorbellsGoogleNest Doorbell (battery)
4.2(5,062)20% OFF$199.99$159.99
DoorbellsGoogleNest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
4.4(1,056)$199.00
DoorbellsGoogleNest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
4.4(1,129)19% OFF$179.99$144.99
Door LocksGoogleNest x Yale Lock
4.2(2,024)$219.99
RoutersGoogleNest WiFi Pro
4.0(2,488)5% OFF$199.99$189.99
Smoke & CO DetectorsGoogleNest Protect (Battery)
4.4(7,517)$400.00
Smoke & CO DetectorsGoogleNest Protect (Wired)
4.6(4,633)$449.99
SpeakersGoogleNest Audio
4.5(208)$119.99
SpeakersGoogleNest Mini (2nd gen)
4.3(2,156)$98.00
Temperature & Humidity SensorsGoogleNest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)
4.4(1,320)$39.98
Temperature & Humidity SensorsGoogleNest Temperature Sensor
4.6(16,639)$39.00
ThermostatsGoogleNest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
4.4(2,594)14% OFF$279.99$239.95
ThermostatsGoogleNest Learning Thermostat
4.2(358)