Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell vs Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated March 2026
Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Eufy sites.
2026 verdict
Taken as a whole in 2026, Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell wins this matchup. Its biggest wins come from price, rating, and integrations, and alerts and customizable motion zones adds more confidence to the verdict. Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) still makes sense if storage and automatic replies is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell. That is enough to make Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureArlo Essential Wireless Video DoorbellEufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)Winner
Price$31.00$94.99Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Rating4.34.2Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTTGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantArlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
StorageCloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudEufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Animals, VehiclesMotion, PeopleArlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Customizable Motion ZonesSubscription requiredNOArlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Automatic RepliesNOYESEufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz Wifi2.4 GHz WifiTie
Outdoor Custom RingtoneNONOTie
Indoor Custom RingtoneNONOTie
Voice ChangingNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell or Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)?
Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and integrations.
What is the biggest difference between Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell and Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists $31.00, while Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) lists $94.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell is listed at $31.00, while Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) is listed at $94.99. Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell (better spec).
Who should buy Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell?
Choose Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than storage.
Who should buy Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)?
Choose Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) if your priority is storage and automatic replies and that matters more than price.
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