Arlo Pro 2 vs. Arlo Pro 3 Review

The Arlo Pro 3 is a serious upgrade over the Arlo Pro 2, but you’ll definitely pay for the better tech specs. The Arlo Pro 3 costs about twice as much as the Pro 2 for the same number of cameras.

If you’ve got the cash, we think the Arlo Pro 3’s features are worth it. But the Arlo Pro 2 is no slouch either. If you just want a high-quality outdoor security camera to guard your yard, then the Arlo Pro 2 will serve you well.

Everything the Arlo Pro 2 does, the Arlo Pro 3 does better. Where the Arlo Pro 2 has 1080p resolution, the Arlo Pro 3 records in 2K ultra-high definition (UHD). Where the Arlo Pro 2 has night vision, the Arlo Pro 3 has color night vision. And where the Arlo Pro 2 has a 130º field of vision, the Arlo Pro 3 gives you a nice, wide 160º.

Despite the Arlo Pro 3’s bragging rights, the Arlo Pro 2 is still a really good security camera. It’s wire-free, so you don’t have to drill holes through walls or thread wires through windows to plug it in. Plus, it’s weatherproof and comes with two-way audio so you can talk to people in your yard—even in the dead of winter.

The Arlo Pro 3 takes just about everything from your security camera wishlist and wraps it up in one neat package. It comes with 2K Ultra HD resolution, which gives you crisp, clear images. It also has a built-in spotlight and siren, neither of which you get with the Arlo Pro 2.

You don’t need a whole separate security light when you have two-in-one with the Arlo Pro 3.

The Arlo Pro 3 will cost you a pretty penny. It costs twice as much as the Arlo Pro 2 for a two-camera starter kit. And even after that initial starter kit, the price for add-on cameras is almost double for an Arlo Pro 3 as for the Pro 2.

On the home automation front, these two cameras are exactly the same. The Arlo Pro 2 and the Arlo Pro 3 both work with all the popular smart speakers, including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and even Apple HomeKit.

The installation process is pretty much the same for both the Arlo Pro 2 and the Arlo Pro 3.

You’ll plug in the base station and then sync your camera(s) with it so that everything is connected. From there, mounting the cameras is pretty easy with either model. Both the Arlo Pro 2 and the Arlo Pro 3 are wire-free, and they let you use rechargeable batteries so you don’t have to worry about power cords.

The Arlo Pro 3 is definitely an upgrade over the Arlo Pro 2. You get better video quality, better built-in features (like a spotlight and a siren), and a wider field of vision.

But the Arlo Pro 2 is still one of our favorite outdoor security cameras. It’s a solid choice if you want a wire-free, high-definition camera that won’t eat your whole budget.

Features: The Arlo Pro 3 has better features than the Pro 2, no question. You get higher resolution, a wider view, a built-in security light, and a built-in siren to scare away intruders.

Pricing: The Arlo Pro 2 costs about half as much as the Arlo Pro 3. If you don’t want to pay for all those fancy schmancy features, then the Arlo Pro 2 will leave more cash in your wallet.

Home automation: Both of these cameras have the exact same home automation integrations. They both work with smart assistant faves like Amazon Alexa.

Installation: You’ll follow the same installation process for both of these cameras. The hardest part is setting up the base station. Mounting is pretty easy with these wire-free cams since you don’t have to string power cords.

Want to learn more?

Check out our full-length reviews to learn more about the top Arlo Pro cameras.

• Arlo Pro 2 review
• Arlo Pro 3 review

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