Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C400 vs Blink Outdoor 4

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C400 and the Blink Outdoor 4 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; Blink specs come from Blink’s UK support pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C400

Pick it for: Stores clips on microSD up to 512GB (the Blink needs a Sync Module 2 for local storage) · No Sync Module needed (the Blink Outdoor 4 needs one)

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Blink Outdoor 4

Pick it for: Wider 143° diagonal view (the C400: 116.7° diagonal) · Runs on two AA lithium batteries (the C400: rechargeable 5,200mAh battery, charged over USB)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C400 Blink Outdoor 4
Resolution 1080p Full HD 1080p HD, 143° diagonal
Power Battery (5,200mAh, up to 180 days) 2x AA lithium, up to 2 years
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB Needs a Sync Module; local with a Sync Module 2 (the Core has none), or cloud with a plan
Smart home Alexa, Google Blink app; works with Alexa
Tapo C400

Pros

  • Wire-free, so it goes almost anywhere
  • Long battery life rating
  • Colour night vision
  • Local microSD storage

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • No ONVIF or RTSP
  • No 24/7 recording (battery cameras record events only)
Blink Outdoor 4

Pros

  • Long battery life on AA lithium cells
  • Wire-free install
  • IP65 weather rating
  • Works with the Floodlight Mount and Solaris

Cons

  • 1080p, not 2K
  • Needs a Sync Module
  • Sync Module Core in the bundle has no local storage
  • Person Detection needs a Blink plan

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C400

  • Stores clips on microSD up to 512GB (the Blink needs a Sync Module 2 for local storage)
  • No Sync Module needed (the Blink Outdoor 4 needs one)
Why choose the Blink Outdoor 4

  • Wider 143° diagonal view (the C400: 116.7° diagonal)
  • Runs on two AA lithium batteries (the C400: rechargeable 5,200mAh battery, charged over USB)

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