Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C260 vs Reolink E1 Zoom

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C260 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 C260

Pick it for: Works with SmartThings (the E1 Zoom: Google Assistant and Alexa)

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Reolink E1 Zoom

Pick it for: 3x optical zoom (the C260: 18x digital zoom) · Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C260: Wi-Fi only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C260 Reolink E1 Zoom
Resolution 4K 8MP 4K (3840 x 2160), 3x optical zoom, 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord) DC 5V 2A adapter
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz 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, SmartThings Google Assistant and Alexa
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 12 m Infrared up to 12 m
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
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 C260

  • Works with SmartThings (the E1 Zoom: Google Assistant and Alexa)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Zoom

  • 3x optical zoom (the C260: 18x digital zoom)
  • Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C260: Wi-Fi only)

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