Camera Comparison · UK 2026
EZVIZ CB3 vs Tapo C425

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the EZVIZ CB3 and the Tapo C425 are battery security 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; Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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EZVIZ CB3

Pick it for: Customisable voice alerts (not listed for the C425)

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Tapo C425

Pick it for: 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) video (the CB3: 1080p) · Tapo rates the battery at up to 300 days with 230 seconds of use a day (the CB3: up to 120 days at 5 minutes a day, per EZVIZ’s lab tests) · Person, pet and vehicle detection (the CB3: PIR plus person-shape detection)

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Quick comparison

Spec EZVIZ CB3 Tapo C425
Resolution 1080p (1920 x 1080) 2K QHD (2560 x 1440)
Power Battery (5,200mAh); 5V 2A charging (manual: adapter sold separately) Battery (up to 300 days at 230 seconds of use a day) + optional solar
IP Rating Weatherproof (EZVIZ gives no IP number) IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 256GB; CloudPlay microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit Not stated by EZVIZ No
Subscription CloudPlay needs a subscription; microSD supported Optional (Tapo Care)
Smart home Alexa and Google Assistant Alexa, Google
EZVIZ CB3

Pros

  • Wide 128° diagonal view
  • Night vision up to 15 m, in infrared or colour
  • Customisable voice alerts

Cons

  • Manual says the 5V 2A adapter and solar panel are sold separately
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No IP number, only “Weatherproof Design”
Tapo C425

Pros

  • Very long battery rating
  • Person, pet and vehicle detection
  • IP66

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Solar panel is extra unless you buy the KIT

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the EZVIZ CB3

  • Customisable voice alerts (not listed for the C425)
Why choose the Tapo C425

  • 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) video (the CB3: 1080p)
  • Tapo rates the battery at up to 300 days with 230 seconds of use a day (the CB3: up to 120 days at 5 minutes a day, per EZVIZ’s lab tests)
  • Person, pet and vehicle detection (the CB3: PIR plus person-shape detection)

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