Arlo
Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)
$129.99
Released 2023
Best Video Doorbells · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wyze Video Doorbell Pro is cheaper at $99.98. Every spec and price links to its source.
Arlo
$129.99
Released 2023
Wyze
$99.98Cheaper
Released 2022
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro is the cheaper at $99.98.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129.99 | $99.98 |
| Brand | Arlo | Wyze |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1440x1440 |
| Field of view (°) | 180 | 150 |
| Power | battery-or-wired | battery-or-wired |
| Local storage | — | microSD card (up to 256 GB, sold separately) |
| Cloud subscription | optional; Arlo Secure from $9.99/mo (30-day cloud history); 1-month free included | optional; Cam Plus from $1.99/mo per cam (person/package/vehicle/pet detection) |
| Night vision | IR | IR+color |
| Head to toe | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2023 | 2022 |
Sources — Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen): newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15). Wyze Video Doorbell Pro: wyze.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, TechHive) hands-on reviewed this exact 2nd-Gen model. Both praise its flexible battery-or-wired power and ultra-wide 180-degree field of view that leaves little room to hide, and both flag the near-mandatory paid subscription as the main drawback. They split sharply on image quality. No RTINGS lab data was available. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Ultra-wide 180-degree field of view leaves visitors little room to hide; Flexible power: runs on either the built-in battery or existing doorbell wiring; Sharp high-resolution 2K video with usable 12x zoom.
Flagged: Most useful features are locked behind a near-mandatory paid subscription; Wide 180-degree lens curves/distorts the image toward the edges; Occasional app hangs; clips sometimes failed to load during testing.
Three whitelisted hands-on reviewers (Tom's Guide, PCWorld/TechHive, Reviewed) rate the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro a strong sub-$100 value with an included indoor chime and a very easy dual-power (battery or hardwired) install. It offers a wide 150-degree view, and Tom's Guide and Reviewed both say it shows faces clearly day and night. All three flag that the best features (AI person/package/vehicle detection, full-length clips) require a Cam Plus subscription. Reviewed's real-world test drained the battery in about two weeks versus Wyze's 180-day claim. No lab-measured specs beyond that battery observation. (3 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Standout value under $100, includes indoor chime; Very easy install with dual battery-or-hardwired power; Wide 150-degree view shows faces clearly day and night.
Flagged: Best features (AI person/package/vehicle detection, full-length clips) require a Cam Plus subscription; No local storage; all recordings go to the cloud; Whole unit must be removed to recharge the non-removable battery.