Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C230 vs Reolink E1 Zoom

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C230 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 C230

Pick it for: 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) pan-tilt camera (the E1 Zoom: 4K with 3x optical zoom)

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Reolink E1 Zoom

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) with 3x optical zoom (the C230: 3K 5MP) · Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet (the C230: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only) · Also records to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub (the C230: microSD up to 512GB)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C230 Reolink E1 Zoom
Resolution 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) 4K (3840 x 2160), 3x optical zoom, 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (9V, 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 Alexa, Google Google Assistant and Alexa
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 12 m Infrared up to 12 m
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
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 C230

  • 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) pan-tilt camera (the E1 Zoom: 4K with 3x optical zoom)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Zoom

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) with 3x optical zoom (the C230: 3K 5MP)
  • Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet (the C230: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
  • Also records to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub (the C230: microSD up to 512GB)

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