Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C113 vs Blink Mini 2

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C113 and the Blink Mini 2 are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages; Blink specs come from Blink’s UK support pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C113

Pick it for: 2K 3MP video (the Blink Mini 2: 1080p HD) · Works indoors or outdoors, rated IP65 (the Blink Mini 2: IP65 only with its adapter, sold separately) · microSD up to 512GB (the Blink Mini 2: cloud with a Blink plan, or a Sync Module 2 for local)

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Blink Mini 2

Pick it for: 143° diagonal view (the C113: 114° diagonal)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C113 Blink Mini 2
Resolution 2K 3MP 1080p HD, 143° diagonal
Power Plug-in (2 m cord) USB-C plug-in
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP65 only with the Weather-Resistant Power Adapter
Storage microSD up to 512GB Cloud with a Blink plan, or USB drive in a Sync Module 2
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Blink app; works with Alexa
Tapo C113

Pros

  • Works indoors or outdoors
  • Colour night vision
  • Sound and light alarm
  • SmartThings support

Cons

  • No pan or tilt
  • Needs a mains socket within reach of its 2 m cord
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Blink Mini 2

Pros

  • Colour night view from the built-in spotlight
  • No Sync Module needed to run it
  • Outdoor use with Blink’s adapter
  • Works in the Blink Arc

Cons

  • 1080p rather than 2K
  • Person Detection needs a Blink plan
  • Needs a power socket nearby
  • Outdoor use needs the adapter, sold separately

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C113

  • 2K 3MP video (the Blink Mini 2: 1080p HD)
  • Works indoors or outdoors, rated IP65 (the Blink Mini 2: IP65 only with its adapter, sold separately)
  • microSD up to 512GB (the Blink Mini 2: cloud with a Blink plan, or a Sync Module 2 for local)
Why choose the Blink Mini 2

  • 143° diagonal view (the C113: 114° diagonal)

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