Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) wins overall: it is better rated, adds 2K HDR video, dual-band Wi-Fi, free past-6-hours clips and on-device people, package, animal and vehicle alerts with no plan. The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) is cheaper and adds battery power, but its smart features need Arlo Secure.

Free smart alerts and storage. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) detects people, packages, animals and vehicles on-device and keeps free past-6-hours clips, while the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) has no local storage and gates its alerts and video behind Arlo Secure.

Yes, both the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) and the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) capture 2K, but the Nest adds HDR and a wider 166-degree head-to-toe view plus free short-term recording, which is why it takes the storage and alert categories.

Only the Arlo. The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) runs on a rechargeable battery (about 4 months) or wired, while the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) is hardwired only. If you cannot run doorbell wiring, the Arlo is the flexible pick.

Google and Nest households with doorbell wiring who want crisp 2K HDR video, the most reliable smart alerts in its class free of a plan, and one app for the whole home. It rings a Nest Hub and keeps free short-term clips before you add Nest Aware.

Buyers who want battery-or-wired flexibility, IFTTT support and a lower price, and who accept an Arlo Secure plan for recordings and smart alerts. It is the better option if you cannot hardwire or want to spend less up front.