Camera Comparison · UK 2026
EZVIZ CB8 Lite vs Arlo Essential 3 Pan-Tilt

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the EZVIZ CB8 Lite and the Arlo Essential 3 Pan-Tilt are outdoor pan-tilt cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. EZVIZ specs come from EZVIZ’s own pages, UK pages first; Arlo specs come from Arlo’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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EZVIZ CB8 Lite

Pick it for: Battery-powered, with a 5,200mAh battery (the Arlo: wired plug-in on a 16ft cable) · microSD up to 512GB (the Arlo: no local storage) · IP65 (no IP rating published for the Arlo)

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Arlo Essential 3 Pan-Tilt

Pick it for: 360° pan and 180° tilt (the CB8 Lite: 340° pan, 80° tilt) · Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the CB8 Lite: 2.4GHz only in EZVIZ’s spec table and datasheet) · SmartThings and IFTTT as well as Alexa and Google (the CB8 Lite: Alexa and Google, per EZVIZ’s UK page)

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Quick comparison

Spec EZVIZ CB8 Lite Arlo Essential 3 Pan-Tilt
Resolution 2K+ (2560 x 1440) 2K, 360°/180° pan-tilt
Power Battery (5,200mAh); 5V 2A charging, adapter sold separately Wired plug-in (16ft cable)
IP Rating IP65 No IP rating published (weather-resistant)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz (Wi-Fi 6) Dual-band 2.4+5GHz
Storage microSD up to 512GB; CloudPlay No local storage — subscription needed
Apple HomeKit Not stated by EZVIZ Not supported
Subscription CloudPlay needs a subscription; microSD supported Arlo Secure required for cloud/AI
Smart home Alexa and Google Assistant Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT
EZVIZ CB8 Lite

Pros

  • 340° pan and 80° tilt on battery power
  • AI human and vehicle detection
  • 108 days per charge in PIR mode at 5 minutes of use a day, per EZVIZ’s datasheet
  • IP65 rated, with microSD up to 512GB

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Charging adapter sold separately
  • Battery figure drops to 15 days in AOV mode with auto interval (datasheet)
  • Solar panel not included
Arlo Essential 3 Pan-Tilt

Pros

  • 360°/180° pan-tilt covers a whole property from one camera
  • Wired plug-in — no battery to charge
  • 12x digital zoom

Cons

  • Requires a power outlet nearby (16ft cable)
  • No local storage — subscription needed
  • Cannot pair with Arlo SmartHub

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the EZVIZ CB8 Lite

  • Battery-powered, with a 5,200mAh battery (the Arlo: wired plug-in on a 16ft cable)
  • microSD up to 512GB (the Arlo: no local storage)
  • IP65 (no IP rating published for the Arlo)
Why choose the Arlo Essential 3 Pan-Tilt

  • 360° pan and 180° tilt (the CB8 Lite: 340° pan, 80° tilt)
  • Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the CB8 Lite: 2.4GHz only in EZVIZ’s spec table and datasheet)
  • SmartThings and IFTTT as well as Alexa and Google (the CB8 Lite: Alexa and Google, per EZVIZ’s UK page)

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