Video quality: We have nothing against Blink's 1080p video resolution, but it's nice that Arlo offers more quality with 2K and 4K cameras.
Still, most Blink cameras cost less than half as much as their Arlo equivalents. We didn't include the Blink Floodlight Camera because it's basically an accessory for the Blink Outdoor.
Camera pricing: Blink's most expensive camera costs as much as Arlo's cheapest.
While their video quality has some stark technical differences, both brands capture footage well enough for everyday security. The main difference is that Arlo sells multiple options to mount the camera with a screw or magnetically.īeyond the basics, there's a wide canyon between Blink and Arlo's pricing, paid features, and smart home compatibility.
Installation: Most Blink and Arlo cameras use batteries, so installation is essentially the same: install your mounting hardware before attaching the camera.
The base stations cost as much as the Blink Mini and Arlo Pro 4-around $35 and $200, respectively. While some cameras come with base stations, like the Blink Outdoor and Arlo Ultra 2, you need to purchase one separately to add local storage to standalone cameras.
Local storage: Arlo and Blink both have the option for local video storage if you buy a camera that uses a base station.
Arlo sells a third plan for $15 a month, but this is mainly for 4K video and e911 services, which Blink doesn't offer. While Blink offers 60 days of video storage compared to Arlo's 30 days, we don't think it makes much difference since most folks will download important or interesting videos within a few days.
Cloud storage: The cloud video storage plans of Blink and Arlo each start at $3 a month for a base plan that covers a single camera and $10 a month for unlimited cameras.
Mobile app: Although Arlo cameras have more features than Blink, both mobile apps offer easy settings, navigation, and live video viewing.
Here's a quick rundown of their similar features: Most modern security cameras share the same DNA when it comes to basic features, video storage, and installation, so there's bound to be some overlap between Arlo and Blink.
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