- Which is better for watching a driveway?
- The Arlo kit. It is built for outdoor use, adds a spotlight and siren, and 2K video shows more detail at distance. The Blink works outside too but needs an outlet and tops out at 1080p.
- Which is better for a room or apartment?
- The Blink Mini 2. It is rated for indoor use, costs far less, and needs no subscription for basic recording.
- Do I need a subscription?
- The Blink does not require one for local microSD storage. The Arlo includes a Secure plan trial, then a paid plan is required for 30-day cloud storage and People, Package and Vehicle detection.
- Which has better night video?
- Both offer color night vision. The Blink adds infrared out to 30 ft. The Arlo adds a spotlight, which helps light up close subjects.
- Is the Arlo kit worth the extra money?
- If you want two outdoor cameras with 2K detail, a siren and a spotlight, yes. If you just want one cheap camera, the Blink covers the basics for much less.
- How many cameras do I get?
- The Blink listing is one camera. The Arlo kit includes two Essential cameras.
