Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C260 vs Tapo C201

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C260 and the Tapo C201 are pan-tilt 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 C260

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the C201: 1080p Full HD) · 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C201: 2.4GHz only) · Wider 109.6° diagonal view (the C201: 88.3°)

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Tapo C201

Pick it for: A 1080p pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 4K or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C260 has both)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C260 Tapo C201
Resolution 4K 8MP 1080p Full HD
Power Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V adapter)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google
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
Tapo C201

Pros

  • Full room coverage
  • Black finish
  • Privacy mode
  • Local storage

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C260

  • 4K 8MP video (the C201: 1080p Full HD)
  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C201: 2.4GHz only)
  • Wider 109.6° diagonal view (the C201: 88.3°)
Why choose the Tapo C201

  • A 1080p pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 4K or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C260 has both)

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