Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Aqara Camera E1 vs Tapo C210

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Aqara Camera E1 and the Tapo C210 are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Aqara specs come from our Aqara review, checked against Aqara’s own pages; Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Aqara Camera E1

Pick it for: HomeKit Secure Video (the C210: no HomeKit)

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Tapo C210

Pick it for: Runs in the Tapo app (the E1: Aqara Home app)

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Quick comparison

Spec Aqara Camera E1 Tapo C210
Resolution 2K (2304×1296) 2K 3MP
Power Plug-in (USB-C, 5V 2A adapter not included) Plug-in (9V adapter)
IP Rating Indoor only Indoor use
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit Yes ✅ (HomeKit Secure Video) No
Subscription Not needed for microSD recording Optional (Tapo Care)
Smart home Aqara Home, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT Alexa, Google
Aqara Camera E1

Pros

  • 2K pan and tilt in a small body
  • HomeKit Secure Video
  • microSD up to 512GB
  • Shelf, wall or ceiling mounting

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Not a Zigbee hub
  • Power adapter not included
  • Indoor only
Tapo C210

Pros

  • Sharper than the C200
  • Full room coverage
  • Privacy mode
  • Local storage with no subscription needed

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Fewer AI detection types than the C220

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Aqara Camera E1

  • HomeKit Secure Video (the C210: no HomeKit)
Why choose the Tapo C210

  • Runs in the Tapo app (the E1: Aqara Home app)

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