Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C201 vs Tapo C230

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C201 and the Tapo C230 are pan-tilt 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: A black 1080p pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 3K (the C230: 3K 5MP)

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Tapo C230

Pick it for: Sharper 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) picture (the C201: 1080p Full HD) · Full set of Tapo AI detections, such as pets and glass breaking (the C201: motion, person, baby crying)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C201 Tapo C230
Resolution 1080p Full HD 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620)
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Tapo C201

Pros

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

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Tapo C230

Pros

  • Sharp 3K picture
  • Full set of AI detections
  • Local storage
  • ONVIF and RTSP

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C201

  • A black 1080p pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 3K (the C230: 3K 5MP)
Why choose the Tapo C230

  • Sharper 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) picture (the C201: 1080p Full HD)
  • Full set of Tapo AI detections, such as pets and glass breaking (the C201: motion, person, baby crying)

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