Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C246D vs Tapo C560WS

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C246D and the Tapo C560WS are weatherproof pan-tilt 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 C246D

Pick it for: Wide 125° lens plus a 6 mm telephoto, both at once (the C560WS: one 4K lens) · Works with SmartThings as well as Alexa and Google (the C560WS: Alexa and Google)

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Tapo C560WS

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the C246D: 2K per lens) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 plus Ethernet (the C246D: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only) · Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C246D: 12 m)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C246D Tapo C560WS
Resolution Dual 2K (wide + 6 mm telephoto) 4K 8MP
Power Plug-in (5V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (12V adapter)
IP Rating IP65 IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 + Ethernet
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Subscription Optional (Tapo Care) Optional (Tapo Care)
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google
Tapo C246D

Pros

  • Two views at once
  • Works outdoors (IP65)
  • Colour night vision
  • Free AI detections

Cons

  • Needs mains power
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Tapo C560WS

Pros

  • 4K detail with 18x zoom
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
  • Starlight colour
  • IP66

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C246D

  • Wide 125° lens plus a 6 mm telephoto, both at once (the C560WS: one 4K lens)
  • Works with SmartThings as well as Alexa and Google (the C560WS: Alexa and Google)
Why choose the Tapo C560WS

  • 4K 8MP video (the C246D: 2K per lens)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 plus Ethernet (the C246D: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
  • Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C246D: 12 m)

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