Blink XT2 Wire-free Camera vs Arlo vs Amcrest

Amazon with Blink XT2 wire-free camera products launched into the market could be a huge impact on popular wire-free camera vendors such as Netgear Arlo, which is a pioneer of wire-free cameras, and also other market players who release similar cameras such as Amcrest, Reolink and more.

Why? Because Amazon sells this wire-free camera model at a much cheaper price compared to Arlo or Amcrest. Of course there are technical advantages and disadvantages to this product launched by Amazon (Blink Xt2) which we will discuss below, but customers who are more looking at the lower price will certainly glance at Blink compared to Arlo or Amcrest.

Blink XT2

Blink XT2 wireless home security system is a wire-free camera system powered by two AA metal lithium batteries that can last up to two years, cloud storage free and no contract no wire.

The slogan they offer is very interesting considering that similar products like Arlo and Amcrest are sold at a much higher price. If all the features offered by Arlo or Amcrest can be met or at least close to what is offered by Amazon with Blink Xt2, it is not impossible that customers who are looking for wire-free cameras will enthusiastically accept this product.

Blink Vs Arlo vs Amcrest

To see a clearer picture of the differences and similarities (if any) of this Amazon Blink Xt2 product compared to Arlo and Amcrest, the two tables below help you see the comparison of the three products in the form of a spec comparison table. Table 1 shows you spec comparison between Blink and Amcrest Smart home system, while table 2 shows you spec comparison between Blink and Arlo Pro 3.

I took the Arlo Pro 3 for comparison instead of comparing with Arlo Ultra 4k wire-free camera system which the resolution is 4 times as high resolution as standard 1080p resolution.

Camera resolution

Blink resolution feature is designed with 1080p @ 30 fps, compare with Amcrest which has the same resolution but only up to @ 20 fps. While Arlo Pro 3 provides twice the resolution compared to Blink and Amcrest, but the video speed is only up to 15 fps. @ 30 fps video speed provides real time image speed, while with 15 fps of course the video motion is less than perfect.

One of Arlo’s support guys said that Arlo with battery powered might not be driven up to @ 30 fps except with a power plug in. Compare with Blink’s promise that with Lithium battery powered can provide speed up to 30 fps @1080p.

Battery

The durability of Blink’s battery which under certain conditions can last up to 2 years is certainly very promising even though it is not rechargeable battery as offered by Arlo and Amcrest that the battery can only last up to 6 months.

Of course, a single-use battery is one of Blink’s weaknesses, but it can last up to 2 years is an advantage. The first generation of Arlo also uses a disposable battery which is then in its successor models using a rechargeable battery.

Color Night Vision

If you expect to be able to get night vision in color, then Blink doesn’t support that, only standard night vision which is generally recorded in black and white like Amcrest. On the other hand Arlo Pro 3 which is equipped with spotlight certainly has added value, so that it can provide additional illumination within the frame so that it can provide color night vision. Amcrest also released a wire-free camera (Amcrest ACD2W) with spotlight but did not provide color night vision features. See also popular security camera with spotlight.

On the other hand, most new products offered by Lorex support Color Night Vision with its CNV technology. See also various models of Amcrest vs Lorex POE cameras.

Take a look at the following two spec comparison tables.

Table 1 Blink vs Amcret

Model	Blink XT2	Amcrest wifi home system
System kit	1pc  XT2 cameras and synch module	1pc Amcrest wire-free camera plus base station
Camera resolution	1080p @30 fps	1080p @20 fps
Field of view angle	110 degree	110 degree
Night vision	PIR sensor with IR LED	IR LED with distance up to 16ft (5m)
Power	Two AA 1.5V Lithium batteries – non rechargeable battery	Rechargeable battery, last up to 6 months in a single charge
Processor	Immedia Proprietary – AC1002B, 4 cores / 200MHz	Unspecified
Cloud storage	Free cloud storage, no monthly contract	free 1-Year subscription to Amcrest Smart Home Cloud
Audio	Two way audio with built-in Mic and speaker	built-in microphone and speaker for two way audio
Ingress rated	IP65 weather resistant	IP65 weather proof
Price	$80.00	$199.99

Table 2 Blink vs Arlo

Model	Blink XT2	Arlo Pro 3
System kit	1pc  XT2 cameras and synch module	1pc Arlo Pro 3 (Arlo base station sold separately) with bright spotlight and built-in smart siren
Camera resolution	1080p @30 fps	2k HDR  @15 fps
Field of view angle	110 degree	160 degree diagonal with 12x digital zoom
Night vision	PIR sensor with IR LED	1pcs High powered 850nm IR LED – color night vision
Power	Two AA 1.5V Lithium batteries – non rechargeable battery	Rechargeable batteries ~3-6 months
Processor	Immedia Proprietary – AC1002B, 4 cores / 200MHz	Unspecified
Cloud storage	Free cloud storage, no monthly contract	3 months Arlo smart service and 30 days rolling cloud storage
Audio	Two way audio with built-in Mic and speaker	Full duplex two way audio with built-in Mic and speaker
Ingress rated	IP65 weather resistant	Unspecified
Price	$80.00	$169.00  (add on camera, need smart hub base station)

For 5pcs of Blink XT2 cameras with the synch hub, this modul is tagged with the price around $380, compared with Arlo Pro 3 single add-on camera is tagged around $170 and you need to purchase separate Arlo Smart base station.

Click the following product link to learn more spec details and shop in Amazon.

• Click here for Blink XT2 system with 1 camera kit
• Click here for Amcrest wifi home camera system kit
• Click here for Arlo Pro 2 with base station

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