Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C230 vs Tapo C250

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C230 and the Tapo C250 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 C230

Pick it for: 3K 5MP fills microSD cards more slowly (the C250’s 4K fills them faster)

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Tapo C250

Pick it for: 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) video (the C230: 3K 5MP) · Works with SmartThings and IFTTT (the C230: Alexa and Google) · 105.4° diagonal view (the C230: 88°)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C230 Tapo C250
Resolution 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160)
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, SmartThings, IFTTT
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 12 m Infrared night vision up to 12 m
Siren Sound and light alarm Sound and light alarm
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
Tapo C250

Pros

  • 4K detail
  • Auto-zoom tracking
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT
  • Local storage

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only (the C260 is dual-band)
  • Indoor use only
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C230

  • 3K 5MP fills microSD cards more slowly (the C250’s 4K fills them faster)
Why choose the Tapo C250

  • 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) video (the C230: 3K 5MP)
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT (the C230: Alexa and Google)
  • 105.4° diagonal view (the C230: 88°)

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