Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
EZVIZ EP3x Pro vs Tapo D235
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the EZVIZ EP3x Pro and the Tapo D235 are battery video doorbells. 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. If you hardwire a doorbell, turn off the power at the fuse box or breaker before touching any wiring, and use a qualified electrician if you are not sure.
Quick verdict
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EZVIZ EP3x Pro
Pick it for: Two cameras: a 2K main view plus a 1080p bottom view (no second camera listed for the D235) · 32GB of built-in storage (the D235: microSD up to 512GB) · Solar panel listed in the box on EZVIZ’s UK page (not listed for the D235)
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Tapo D235
Pick it for: Tapo chime in the box (the EP3x Pro: CH1 chime sold separately, per EZVIZ’s global page) · 10,000mAh battery rated at up to 210 days with 300 seconds of use a day (the EP3x Pro: 5,200mAh; EZVIZ gives no battery-life figure) · Pre-roll and 24/7 recording when hardwired (not listed for the EP3x Pro)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
EZVIZ EP3x Pro |
Tapo D235 |
| Resolution |
2K (2048 x 1296) + 1080p bottom camera |
2K 5MP |
| Power |
Battery (5,200mAh); 8-24V AC, USB-C or solar |
Battery (10,000mAh, up to 210 days at 300 seconds of use a day) or hardwired (8-24V) |
| IP Rating |
IP65 |
IP66 |
| Wi-Fi |
2.4GHz |
2.4GHz only |
| Storage |
32GB built-in eMMC; CloudPlay cloud |
microSD up to 512GB |
| Apple HomeKit |
Not stated by EZVIZ |
No |
| Subscription |
CloudPlay for cloud; 32GB built-in eMMC |
Optional (Tapo Care) |
| Smart home |
Alexa; Google Assistant live view only (EZVIZ global page) |
Alexa, Google |
EZVIZ EP3x Pro
Pros
- Two cameras: a 2K main view plus a 1080p bottom view
- 32GB built-in storage: up to 6 months at 10 minutes a day, per EZVIZ’s datasheet
- Solar panel listed in the box on EZVIZ’s UK page
Cons
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
- EZVIZ gives no battery-life figure
- EZVIZ CH1 chime sold separately, per EZVIZ’s global page
- Google Assistant gives live view only, with no video calls or chime (EZVIZ’s global page)
Tapo D235
Pros
- 24/7 recording when wired
- Chime included
Cons
- 24/7 recording only when hardwired
- Using your old chime means turning Always-on off
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the EZVIZ EP3x Pro
- Two cameras: a 2K main view plus a 1080p bottom view (no second camera listed for the D235)
- 32GB of built-in storage (the D235: microSD up to 512GB)
- Solar panel listed in the box on EZVIZ’s UK page (not listed for the D235)
Why choose the Tapo D235
- Tapo chime in the box (the EP3x Pro: CH1 chime sold separately, per EZVIZ’s global page)
- 10,000mAh battery rated at up to 210 days with 300 seconds of use a day (the EP3x Pro: 5,200mAh; EZVIZ gives no battery-life figure)
- Pre-roll and 24/7 recording when hardwired (not listed for the EP3x Pro)
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