Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C245D vs Tapo C260

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C245D and the Tapo C260 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 C245D

Pick it for: Wide view and close-up at the same time (the C260: a single 4K lens)

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Tapo C260

Pick it for: Dual-band Wi-Fi (the C245D: 2.4GHz only) · 4K 8MP video (the C245D: 2K 3MP per lens)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C245D Tapo C260
Resolution Dual 2K 3MP (wide + telephoto) 4K 8MP
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Weather rating Indoor use Indoor use
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google, SmartThings
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 12 m Infrared night vision up to 12 m
Siren 69dB siren Sound and light alarm
Tapo C245D

Pros

  • Wide view and close-up at the same time
  • Smart tracking between lenses
  • Full AI detection list
  • Wall or ceiling mounting

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Lower resolution per lens than the 4K C250 and C260
Tapo C260

Pros

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Local face recognition
  • Lens hides for privacy
  • USB-C power

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • No HomeKit
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C245D

  • Wide view and close-up at the same time (the C260: a single 4K lens)
Why choose the Tapo C260

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (the C245D: 2.4GHz only)
  • 4K 8MP video (the C245D: 2K 3MP per lens)

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