Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C220 vs Tapo C230

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C220 and the Tapo C230 are 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 C220

Pick it for: Lower-resolution 2K QHD 4MP pan-tilt camera (the C230: 3K 5MP, 2880 x 1620)

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Tapo C230

Pick it for: 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) 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 Tapo C230
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620)
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
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 Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared night vision up to about 9 m (30 ft) Infrared night vision up to 12 m
Siren Sound and light alarm Sound and light alarm
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)
Tapo C230

Pros

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

Cons

  • Narrower view than some Tapo indoor cameras
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C220

  • Lower-resolution 2K QHD 4MP pan-tilt camera (the C230: 3K 5MP, 2880 x 1620)
Why choose the Tapo C230

  • 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) video (the C220: 2K QHD 4MP)
  • Infrared night vision up to 12 m (the C220: about 9 m)

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