Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C200 vs Reolink E1

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C200 and the Reolink E1 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; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C200

Pick it for: Lower-resolution 1080p pan-tilt camera (the E1: 4MP, 2560 x 1440)

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Reolink E1

Pick it for: 4MP (2560 x 1440) video (the C200: 1080p Full HD) · Also records to a Reolink NVR, Home Hub or Home Hub Pro (the C200: microSD up to 512GB)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C200 Reolink E1
Resolution 1080p Full HD 4MP (2560 x 1440), 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) DC 5V 1A USB-C adapter (included)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating Indoor use Indoor only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub and Home Hub Pro, Reolink Cloud
Smart home Alexa, Google Google Assistant and Alexa
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 9 m Infrared up to 12 m
Tapo C200

Pros

  • Covers a whole room with pan and tilt
  • Privacy mode
  • Local storage
  • ONVIF and RTSP support

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Reolink E1

Pros

  • Pan and tilt to cover a whole room
  • Crying and pet detection
  • Privacy mode
  • Works with Alexa and Google Assistant

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No Ethernet port
  • No auto tracking
  • Indoor use only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C200

  • Lower-resolution 1080p pan-tilt camera (the E1: 4MP, 2560 x 1440)
Why choose the Reolink E1

  • 4MP (2560 x 1440) video (the C200: 1080p Full HD)
  • Also records to a Reolink NVR, Home Hub or Home Hub Pro (the C200: microSD up to 512GB)

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