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Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) — 2023
Arlo

Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black)

2023

80
/ 100
From $100
VS
Hubitat Elevation C-8 wins by 8
Hubitat Elevation C-8 — Local-only · Zigbee + Z-Wave + Matter
Hubitat

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Local-only · Zigbee + Z-Wave + Matter

88
/ 100
From $169
Specdex verdict

Hubitat Elevation C-8 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) lands at 80 and Hubitat Elevation C-8 at 88. That puts Hubitat Elevation C-8 ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Hubitat Elevation C-8 if…

  • ✓100% local processing
  • ✓Best Z-Wave support of any mainstream hub
  • ✓Matter bridged
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ecosystem

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Hubitat Elevation C-8 leads on ecosystem (92 vs 80).

Local

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Compared on the local sub-score

Hubitat Elevation C-8 leads on local (100 vs 70).

Features

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Compared on the features sub-score

Hubitat Elevation C-8 leads on features (92 vs 78).

Value for money

Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) more score per dollar ($100 vs $169).

Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) 80
vs
88 Hubitat Elevation C-8

Score breakdown

Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black)
80
ecosystem 80
local 70
ease 84
features 78
Hubitat Elevation C-8
88
ecosystem 92
local 100
ease 76
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) versus Hubitat Elevation C-8 — full spec comparison
Spec Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) Hubitat Elevation C-8
Release year
2023
—
Color
Black
—
Radios
—
Zigbee 3.0 + Z-Wave 700 + Matter
CPU
—
Quad-core ARM
Storage
—
8 GB

Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Pros
  • +100% local processing
  • +Best Z-Wave support of any mainstream hub
  • +Matter bridged
Cons
  • −UI dated
  • −Rule builder has learning curve
  • −No first-party voice

FAQ: Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) vs Hubitat Elevation C-8

Which is better, Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

Hubitat Elevation C-8 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) worth the price? +

At $100, Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Is Hubitat Elevation C-8 worth the price? +

At $169, Hubitat Elevation C-8 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in local.

Does Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) or Hubitat Elevation C-8 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for ecosystem, Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

Hubitat Elevation C-8 — leads on ecosystem (92 vs 80). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for local, Arlo Essential Indoor (2nd gen) (Black) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

Hubitat Elevation C-8 — leads on local (100 vs 70). Compared on the local sub-score.