Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C201 vs Tapo C210

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C201 and the Tapo C210 are indoor 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 C201

Pick it for: Black finish (the C210 is white)

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Tapo C210

Pick it for: 2K 3MP video (the C201: 1080p Full HD)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C201 Tapo C210
Resolution 1080p Full HD 2K 3MP
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) Plug-in (9V adapter)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating Indoor use Indoor use
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 12 m Infrared night vision
Tapo C201

Pros

  • Full room coverage
  • Black finish
  • Privacy mode
  • Local storage

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Tapo C210

Pros

  • Sharper than the C200
  • Full room coverage
  • Privacy mode
  • Local storage with no subscription needed

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Fewer AI detection types than the C220

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C201

  • Black finish (the C210 is white)
Why choose the Tapo C210

  • 2K 3MP video (the C201: 1080p Full HD)

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