Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C246D vs Tapo C575D

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C246D and the Tapo C575D are dual-lens 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: A dual-lens 2K tracking camera, if you don’t need 4K, PoE or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C575D has all three)

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Tapo C575D

Pick it for: Two 4K lenses: a fixed 170° diagonal view plus a pan-tilt lens (the C246D: two 2K lenses) · Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C246D: 2.4GHz only) · Runs on PoE or a 12V adapter (the C246D: 5V plug-in)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C246D Tapo C575D
Resolution Dual 2K (wide + 6 mm telephoto) Dual 4K (fixed wide + pan-tilt)
Power Plug-in (5V, 3 m cord) 12V adapter or PoE
IP Rating IP65 IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz + Ethernet
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google, SmartThings, IFTTT
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 C575D

Pros

  • Two 4K lenses
  • PoE option
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Wide smart home support

Cons

  • Needs mains or PoE power
  • Larger than single-lens cameras
  • 4K on two lenses fills cards quickly

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C246D

  • A dual-lens 2K tracking camera, if you don’t need 4K, PoE or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C575D has all three)
Why choose the Tapo C575D

  • Two 4K lenses: a fixed 170° diagonal view plus a pan-tilt lens (the C246D: two 2K lenses)
  • Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C246D: 2.4GHz only)
  • Runs on PoE or a 12V adapter (the C246D: 5V plug-in)

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