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Arlo Pro 5S

81
Well liked
Average of 7 professional reviews
6 of 7 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 7 reviews landedRange 77–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 81.4 · 5 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 82

Arlo Pro 5SImage: Arlo

7 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
  1. 90
    Pocket-lintHands-on review · 2023

    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.

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  2. 80
    Tom's GuideRated 4/5 · Hands-on review

    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.

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  3. 80
    PCWorldRated 4/5 · Hands-on review · 2023

    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.

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  4. 80
    PCMag Middle EastHands-on review · 2023

    An excellent, easy-to-install camera with sharp 2K video and many integrations, but pricey, subscription-dependent and without HomeKit.

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  5. 80
    Expert ReviewsRated 4/5 · Hands-on review · 2023

    The best 2K camera the reviewer has tested, with standout image and night quality, but expensive and nearly useless without a subscription.

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  6. 83est.
    T3No printed score · Hands-on review · 2023

    A superb camera with excellent footage and accurate alerts, marred by a frustrating setup, a subscription and no direct HomeKit support.

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  7. 77est.
    ZDNETNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    Reliable, responsive and long-lasting on battery, but the tester saw overexposed images and dislikes the subscription, so it suits mainly existing Arlo users.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Video quality6 of 7
Easy setup3 of 7
Detection and alerts3 of 7

What critics dislike most

Subscription costs7 of 7
Price4 of 7

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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.