Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C310 vs Reolink RLC-510A

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C310 and the Reolink RLC-510A 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 C310

Pick it for: Two-way audio (the RLC-510A has a microphone but no two-way audio) · 2.4GHz Wi-Fi as well as an Ethernet port (the RLC-510A: Ethernet only)

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Reolink RLC-510A

Pick it for: 5MP (2560 x 1920) video (the C310: 3MP, 2304 x 1296) · One cable for power and data, over PoE (the C310: 9V plug-in adapter) · IP67 rating (the C310: IP66)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C310 Reolink RLC-510A
Resolution 2K 3MP (2304 x 1296) 2560 x 1920 (5MP), 80° horizontal
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 1A adapter
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + Ethernet None: Ethernet only
Weather rating IP66 IP67
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, FTP
Smart home Alexa, Google Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon)
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m Infrared up to 30 m (black and white)
Tapo C310

Pros

  • Long infrared range
  • Wired Ethernet option
  • IP66 weatherproofing
  • ONVIF and RTSP support

Cons

  • Infrared only (no colour night vision)
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Reolink RLC-510A

Pros

  • Simple, wired 5MP camera
  • One cable for power and data
  • 30-metre infrared range
  • IP67 rating

Cons

  • Black and white night vision only
  • No two-way audio
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C310

  • Two-way audio (the RLC-510A has a microphone but no two-way audio)
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi as well as an Ethernet port (the RLC-510A: Ethernet only)
Why choose the Reolink RLC-510A

  • 5MP (2560 x 1920) video (the C310: 3MP, 2304 x 1296)
  • One cable for power and data, over PoE (the C310: 9V plug-in adapter)
  • IP67 rating (the C310: IP66)

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