Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C120 vs Tapo C545D

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C120 and the Tapo C545D are IP66 plug-in 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 C120

Pick it for: 2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440) video (the C545D: 2K 3MP per lens)

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Tapo C545D

Pick it for: Wide lens plus a telephoto on a pan-tilt body (the C120: fixed, no pan or tilt) · Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C120: 9 m) · Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C120: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C120 Tapo C545D
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440) Dual 2K 3MP (wide + telephoto)
Power Plug-in (5V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V adapter)
IP Rating IP66 IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only + Ethernet
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Subscription Optional (Tapo Care) Optional (Tapo Care)
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
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
Tapo C545D

Pros

  • Wide view and close-up at once
  • Very wide 165° lens
  • Ethernet option
  • Starlight colour

Cons

  • 2K per lens
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C120

  • 2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440) video (the C545D: 2K 3MP per lens)
Why choose the Tapo C545D

  • Wide lens plus a telephoto on a pan-tilt body (the C120: fixed, no pan or tilt)
  • Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C120: 9 m)
  • Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C120: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)

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