Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C216 vs Tapo C310

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C216 and the Tapo C310 are weatherproof 2K plug-in 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: Pans and tilts (the C310: fixed) · Colour night vision (the C310: infrared only) · Works with SmartThings as well as Alexa and Google (the C310: Alexa and Google)

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Tapo C310

Pick it for: Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C216: 12 m) · Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C216: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only) · IP66 rating (the C216: IP65)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C216 Tapo C310
Resolution 2K 3MP 2K 3MP (2304 x 1296)
Power Plug-in (5V, 2 m cord) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating IP65 IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz + Ethernet
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google
Tapo C216

Pros

  • Pan-tilt that also works outdoors
  • Wide 152° tilt coverage
  • Colour night vision
  • Many mounting options

Cons

  • Needs mains power
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • 2 m power cord
Tapo C310

Pros

  • Long infrared range
  • Wired Ethernet option
  • IP66 weatherproofing
  • ONVIF and RTSP support

Cons

  • Infrared only (no colour night vision)
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C216

  • Pans and tilts (the C310: fixed)
  • Colour night vision (the C310: infrared only)
  • Works with SmartThings as well as Alexa and Google (the C310: Alexa and Google)
Why choose the Tapo C310

  • Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C216: 12 m)
  • Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C216: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
  • IP66 rating (the C216: IP65)

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