Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C220 vs Aqara Camera E1

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C220 and the Aqara Camera E1 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; Aqara specs come from our Aqara review, checked against Aqara’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C220

Pick it for: 4MP video (the Aqara E1: 2K, 2304 x 1296)

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Aqara Camera E1

Pick it for: HomeKit Secure Video support (the C220: no HomeKit)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C220 Aqara Camera E1
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP 2K (2304 x 1296), pan and tilt
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) 5V 2A adapter (not included)
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 Apple Home (HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT
Apple HomeKit No Yes ✅ (HomeKit Secure Video)
Tapo C220

Pros

  • Sharp 4MP picture
  • Long list of AI detection types
  • 12x digital zoom
  • Local storage

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No HomeKit (the C225 has it)
Aqara Camera E1

Pros

  • 2K pan-and-tilt in a small body
  • HomeKit Secure Video support
  • Large microSD support
  • Shelf, wall or ceiling mounting

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Not a Zigbee hub
  • Power adapter not included (5V 2A)
  • Indoor use only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C220

  • 4MP video (the Aqara E1: 2K, 2304 x 1296)
Why choose the Aqara Camera E1

  • HomeKit Secure Video support (the C220: no HomeKit)

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