Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C113 vs Tapo C120

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C113 and the Tapo C120 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.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C113

Pick it for: SmartThings support (the C120: Alexa and Google) · Infrared night vision up to 12 m (the C120: infrared up to 9 m)

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Tapo C120

Pick it for: Sharp 2K 4MP picture (the C113: 2K 3MP) · IP66 for indoor or outdoor use (the C113: IP65) · 3 m power cord (the C113: 2 m)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C113 Tapo C120
Resolution 2K 3MP 2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440)
Power Plug-in (2 m cord) Plug-in (5V, 3 m cord)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP66
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared up to 12 m, plus colour night vision with two spotlights Infrared up to 9 m, full-colour night vision with a starlight sensor, and an invisible infrared mode
Siren Sound and light alarm Sound and light alarm with two spotlights
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
Tapo C120

Pros

  • Sharp 2K 4MP picture
  • Strong night vision options
  • Long list of AI detection types
  • IP66 for indoor or outdoor use

Cons

  • No pan or tilt
  • Needs mains power
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C113

  • SmartThings support (the C120: Alexa and Google)
  • Infrared night vision up to 12 m (the C120: infrared up to 9 m)
Why choose the Tapo C120

  • Sharp 2K 4MP picture (the C113: 2K 3MP)
  • IP66 for indoor or outdoor use (the C113: IP65)
  • 3 m power cord (the C113: 2 m)

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