Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C225 vs Reolink E1 Zoom

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C225 and the Reolink E1 Zoom 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 C225

Pick it for: Apple HomeKit support (not among the E1 Zoom’s listed platforms)

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Reolink E1 Zoom

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) with 3x optical zoom (the C225: 2K QHD 4MP) · Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet (the C225: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only) · Also records to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub (the C225: microSD up to 512GB)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C225 Reolink E1 Zoom
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP (2688 x 1520) 4K (3840 x 2160), 3x optical zoom, 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (12V, 3 m cord) DC 5V 2A adapter
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Wi-Fi 6, 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, Reolink Cloud
Smart home Apple Home, Alexa, Google Google Assistant and Alexa
Night vision A starlight sensor, infrared night vision and an invisible infrared mode Infrared up to 12 m
Tapo C225

Pros

  • Apple HomeKit support
  • Physical privacy shield
  • Starlight sensor for low light
  • Fast tracking

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Needs a 12V adapter
Reolink E1 Zoom

Pros

  • 4K with 3x optical zoom indoors
  • Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet
  • Auto tracking
  • Crying and pet detection

Cons

  • Auto tracking pans only
  • Indoor use only
  • Reolink’s own pages give different adapter and microSD figures

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C225

  • Apple HomeKit support (not among the E1 Zoom’s listed platforms)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Zoom

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) with 3x optical zoom (the C225: 2K QHD 4MP)
  • Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet (the C225: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
  • Also records to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub (the C225: microSD up to 512GB)

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