Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C220 vs Reolink E1 Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C220 and the Reolink E1 Pro 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; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C220

Pick it for: 2K QHD 4MP pan-tilt camera (the E1 Pro: 5MP, 2880 x 1616)

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Reolink E1 Pro

Pick it for: Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet (the C220: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only) · 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the C220: 2K QHD 4MP) · Infrared night vision up to 12 m (the C220: about 9 m)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C220 Reolink E1 Pro
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP 5MP (2880 x 1616), 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) DC 5V 1A adapter
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Weather rating Indoor use Indoor only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, FTP/NAS
Smart home Alexa, Google Google Assistant and Alexa
Night vision Infrared night vision up to about 9 m (30 ft) Infrared up to 12 m
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)
Reolink E1 Pro

Pros

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • Auto tracking
  • Crying and pet detection
  • Privacy mode

Cons

  • Auto tracking pans only, it does not tilt to follow
  • No optical zoom
  • Indoor use only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C220

  • 2K QHD 4MP pan-tilt camera (the E1 Pro: 5MP, 2880 x 1616)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Pro

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet (the C220: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
  • 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the C220: 2K QHD 4MP)
  • Infrared night vision up to 12 m (the C220: about 9 m)

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