Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C211 vs Tapo C230

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C211 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 C211

Pick it for: Wider 98° diagonal view (the C230: 88°)

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Tapo C230

Pick it for: 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) video (the C211: 2K 3MP) · Detects pets, vehicles, baby crying and glass breaking (the C211: motion and person detection) · Night vision up to 12 m (the C211: up to 9 m)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C211 Tapo C230
Resolution 2K 3MP 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620)
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) 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 C211

Pros

  • 2K picture in a black finish
  • Privacy zones
  • Long 3 m power cord
  • Local storage

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Tapo’s pages differ on its tilt range
Tapo C230

Pros

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

Cons

  • Narrower 88° view (the C211: 98°)
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C211

  • Wider 98° diagonal view (the C230: 88°)
Why choose the Tapo C230

  • 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) video (the C211: 2K 3MP)
  • Detects pets, vehicles, baby crying and glass breaking (the C211: motion and person detection)
  • Night vision up to 12 m (the C211: up to 9 m)

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