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Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) — Security/dash cam · 2K
Arlo

Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K)

Security/dash cam · 2K

85
/ 100
From $250
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 2
Elgato Facecam MK.2 — 1080p60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam MK.2

1080p60

87
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam MK.2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) lands at 85 and Elgato Facecam MK.2 at 87. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) if…

  • ✓Weatherproof (most)
  • ✓Night vision
  • ✓Cloud + local storage options

Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…

  • ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • ✓Auto framing (some)
  • ✓Software tuning
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) 85
vs
87 Elgato Facecam MK.2

Score breakdown

Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K)
85
image 81
features 85
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 85
features 87
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) versus Elgato Facecam MK.2 — full spec comparison
Spec Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) Elgato Facecam MK.2
Type
Security/dash cam
—
Resolution
2K
▲ 1080p60
Release year
2023
—

Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K)

Pros
  • +Weatherproof (most)
  • +Night vision
  • +Cloud + local storage options
Cons
  • −Cloud storage subscription
  • −Wi-Fi dependency
  • −Privacy considerations

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Pros
  • +USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • +Auto framing (some)
  • +Software tuning
Cons
  • −Fixed focal length on most
  • −Low-light varies wildly
  • −Mounting can be fiddly

FAQ: Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) vs Elgato Facecam MK.2

Which is better, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) worth the price? +

At $250, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in build.

Is Elgato Facecam MK.2 worth the price? +

At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does Arlo Pro 5S 2K (2K) or Elgato Facecam MK.2 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.