Arlo Ultra 2 vs TP-Link Tapo C100

Updated April 2026

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

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Arlo Ultra 2 earns the nod. The comparison tilts its way because of weather resistance, connectivity, and 2k video, with 4k video and hdr keeping it in front. TP-Link Tapo C100 still makes sense if price, rating, and warranty is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Arlo Ultra 2. Overall, Arlo Ultra 2 makes more sense for most people.

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Ultra 2

42% OFF

$299.99

$174.27

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TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

20% OFF

$19.99

$15.99

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Feature	Arlo Ultra 2	TP-Link Tapo C100	Winner
Price	$174.27	$15.99	TP-Link Tapo C100
Rating	3.8	4.4	TP-Link Tapo C100
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Tapo C100
Weather Resistance	YES	NO	Arlo Ultra 2
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi	2.4 GHz Wifi	Arlo Ultra 2
Storage	Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	TP-Link Tapo C100
2K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Ultra 2
4K Video	YES	NO	Arlo Ultra 2
HDR	YES	NO	Arlo Ultra 2
Color Night Vision	YES	NO	Arlo Ultra 2
RTSP	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Baby Crying Sound	Arlo Ultra 2

Winner

Arlo

Arlo Ultra 2

42% OFF

$299.99

$174.27

BUY NOW

+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi
+ 2K Video: YES
- Price: $174.27 vs $15.99
- Rating: 3.8 vs 4.4

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

20% OFF

$19.99

$15.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $15.99
+ Rating: 4.4
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Ultra 2 or TP-Link Tapo C100?: Arlo Ultra 2 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for weather resistance, connectivity, and 2k video.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Ultra 2 and TP-Link Tapo C100?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Ultra 2 lists $174.27, while TP-Link Tapo C100 lists $15.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Arlo Ultra 2 is listed at $174.27, while TP-Link Tapo C100 is listed at $15.99. TP-Link Tapo C100 (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Ultra 2?: Choose Arlo Ultra 2 if your priority is weather resistance and connectivity and that matters more than price.
Who should buy TP-Link Tapo C100?: Choose TP-Link Tapo C100 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.