Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
EZVIZ HP3 Pro vs Tapo D230S1
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the EZVIZ HP3 Pro and the Tapo D230S1 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. Tapo’s pages show the D230S1 is the same kit as the TD23, so the D230S1 price button goes to the TD23 listing. 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 HP3 Pro
Pick it for: Rings an existing 8-24V AC chime, per EZVIZ’s datasheet and EU manual (the D230S1: cannot ring an existing chime) · Connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and stores video on 32GB built in (the D230S1: connects and records through its H200 hub) · Solar panel listed in the box on EZVIZ’s UK page (not listed for the D230S1)
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Tapo D230S1
Pick it for: Hub and chime in the box (the HP3 Pro: CH1 chime not included, per EZVIZ’s datasheet) · Removable battery rated at up to 180 days at 10 triggers a day with 30-second clips, per Tapo (the HP3 Pro: no battery-life figure from EZVIZ) · Person, pet, package and vehicle detection (the HP3 Pro: AI human shape detection)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
EZVIZ HP3 Pro |
Tapo D230S1 |
| Resolution |
2K (2048 x 1296) |
2K 5MP |
| Power |
Battery (5,200mAh); 8-24V AC, USB-C or solar |
Removable rechargeable battery (up to 180 days at 10 triggers a day, 30-second clips) |
| IP Rating |
IP65 |
IP64 |
| Wi-Fi |
2.4GHz |
Connects through the H200 hub |
| Storage |
32GB built-in eMMC; CloudPlay cloud |
microSD in the hub (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 HP3 Pro
Pros
- Solar panel listed in the box on EZVIZ’s UK page
- Rings an existing 8-24V AC chime, per EZVIZ’s datasheet and EU manual
- 32GB of built-in storage
- Tamper alarm with phone alerts
- IP65 rated
Cons
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
- 5V 2A charging adapter not included
- Solar panel can’t be used with a wired chime at the same time (EZVIZ’s EU manual)
- EZVIZ gives no battery-life figure
Tapo D230S1
Pros
- Hub and chime included
- Removable battery
- Package detection
Cons
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the EZVIZ HP3 Pro
- Rings an existing 8-24V AC chime, per EZVIZ’s datasheet and EU manual (the D230S1: cannot ring an existing chime)
- Connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and stores video on 32GB built in (the D230S1: connects and records through its H200 hub)
- Solar panel listed in the box on EZVIZ’s UK page (not listed for the D230S1)
Why choose the Tapo D230S1
- Hub and chime in the box (the HP3 Pro: CH1 chime not included, per EZVIZ’s datasheet)
- Removable battery rated at up to 180 days at 10 triggers a day with 30-second clips, per Tapo (the HP3 Pro: no battery-life figure from EZVIZ)
- Person, pet, package and vehicle detection (the HP3 Pro: AI human shape detection)
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