Arlo
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White)
2023
85
/ 100
From $250
VS
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) wins by 3
Aqara
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
2023
88
/ 100
From $82
Specdex verdict
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) lands at 85 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) at 88. That puts Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) 85
vs 88 Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Score breakdown
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White)
85 ecosystem 85
local 70
ease 84
features 83
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
88 ecosystem 88
local 70
ease 84
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Color | White | Black |
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White)
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
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (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
FAQ: Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Which is better, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)? +
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) worth the price? +
At $250, Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $82, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Arlo Pro 5S 2K (White) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) 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.