Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C216 vs Tapo C246D

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C216 and the Tapo C246D 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.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C216

Pick it for: Single-lens 2K 3MP pan-tilt (the C246D: dual 2K, wide + 6 mm telephoto)

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Tapo C246D

Pick it for: Two views at once from wide and 6 mm telephoto lenses (the C216: single 2K 3MP view) · 3 m power cord (the C216: 2 m)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C216 Tapo C246D
Resolution 2K 3MP Dual 2K (wide + 6 mm telephoto)
Power Plug-in (5V, 2 m cord) Plug-in (5V, 3 m cord)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google, SmartThings
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared up to 12 m, plus spotlights for colour night vision Colour night vision plus infrared up to 12 m
Tapo C216

Pros

  • Pan-tilt that also works outdoors
  • Wide tilt range
  • Colour night vision
  • Many mounting options

Cons

  • Needs mains power
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • 2 m power cord
Tapo C246D

Pros

  • Two views at once
  • Works outdoors (IP65)
  • Colour night vision
  • Free AI detections

Cons

  • Needs mains power
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C216

  • Single-lens 2K 3MP pan-tilt (the C246D: dual 2K, wide + 6 mm telephoto)
Why choose the Tapo C246D

  • Two views at once from wide and 6 mm telephoto lenses (the C216: single 2K 3MP view)
  • 3 m power cord (the C216: 2 m)

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