Arlo Pro 5S
Exact average 81.4 · 5 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 82
Image: Arlo7 professional reviewers tested the Arlo Pro 5S, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: video quality and easy setup. Most common complaint: subscription costs.
Reviewed by Pocket-lint, Tom's Guide, PCWorld and 4 more
The catch: Key features need a subscription.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Pocket-lint
Easy to recommend as a better-video upgrade over the Pro 4 that works standalone, though a subscription is wise and battery gains are modest.
Read Pocket-lint review - 80Tom's Guide
Excellent video and flexible automations make it a stellar camera if you can accept the cost, but the price of the camera plus Arlo's subscription is steep next to rivals like Ring.
Read Tom's Guide review - 80PCWorld
Calls the camera one of the best home security cameras available, with excellent video and smart detection, as long as buyers accept the subscription cost and lack of HomeKit.
Read PCWorld review - 80PCMag Middle East
An excellent, easy-to-install camera with sharp 2K video and many integrations, but pricey, subscription-dependent and without HomeKit.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 80Expert Reviews
The best 2K camera the reviewer has tested, with standout image and night quality, but expensive and nearly useless without a subscription.
Read Expert Reviews review - 83est.T3
A superb camera with excellent footage and accurate alerts, marred by a frustrating setup, a subscription and no direct HomeKit support.
Read T3 review - 77est.ZDNET
Reliable, responsive and long-lasting on battery, but the tester saw overexposed images and dislikes the subscription, so it suits mainly existing Arlo users.
Read ZDNET review
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Common questions
Is the Arlo Pro 5S worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. Key features need a subscription.
Do critics agree about the Arlo Pro 5S?
Broad agreement: scores range from 77 (ZDNET) to 90 (Pocket-lint), a spread of 13 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Arlo Pro 5S?
Subscription costs (7 of 7 reviews), Price (4 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Arlo Pro 5S?
The Wyze Cam v4 (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.