Arlo Pro 6 XL vs Ring Spotlight Cam Plus comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Ring sites.

2026 verdict

Between Arlo Pro 6 XL and Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, Arlo Pro 6 XL is the better overall pick in 2026, leading on connectivity, 2K video, and HDR. Its strongest advantages show up in connectivity, 2K video, and HDR, with alerts helping widen the gap. The only strong reason to choose Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is if price, rating, and customizable motion zones are more important to you than the overall verdict. In practical terms, Arlo Pro 6 XL is the easier product to recommend.

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Feature	Arlo Pro 6 XL	Ring Spotlight Cam Plus	Winner
Price	$199.99	$149.99	Ring Spotlight Cam Plus
Rating	4.0	4.5	Ring Spotlight Cam Plus
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi	Arlo Pro 6 XL
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 6 XL
HDR	YES	NO	Arlo Pro 6 XL
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Packages	Arlo Pro 6 XL
Customizable Motion Zones	Subscription required	YES	Ring Spotlight Cam Plus
Light	YES	Spotlight	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	YES	YES	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Pro 6 XL

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
+ 2K Video: YES
+ HDR: YES
- Price: $199.99 vs $149.99
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.5

Ring

Ring Spotlight Cam Plus

$149.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $149.99
+ Rating: 4.5
+ Customizable Motion Zones: YES
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- 2K Video: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Arlo Pro 6 XL or Ring Spotlight Cam Plus?

Arlo Pro 6 XL has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for connectivity, 2K video, and HDR.

What is the biggest difference between Arlo Pro 6 XL and Ring Spotlight Cam Plus?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Pro 6 XL lists $199.99, while Ring Spotlight Cam Plus lists $149.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Arlo Pro 6 XL is listed at $199.99, while Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is listed at $149.99. Ring Spotlight Cam Plus (better spec).

Who should buy Arlo Pro 6 XL?

Choose Arlo Pro 6 XL if your priority is connectivity and 2K video and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Ring Spotlight Cam Plus?

Choose Ring Spotlight Cam Plus if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than connectivity.

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