Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C400 vs Tapo C425

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C400 and the Tapo C425 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.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C400

Pick it for: 1080p Full HD wire-free camera (the C425: 2K QHD and IP66)

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Tapo C425

Pick it for: 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) video (the C400: 1080p) · IP66 weather rating (the C400: IP65)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C400 Tapo C425
Resolution 1080p Full HD 2K QHD (2560 x 1440)
Power Battery (5,200mAh, up to 180 days) Battery (up to 300 days) + optional solar
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP66
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Two 10 m infrared LEDs plus two white lights for colour night vision Full-colour night vision with spotlights and a starlight sensor
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)
Tapo C425

Pros

  • Very long battery rating
  • Colour night vision
  • Person, pet and vehicle detection
  • IP66

Cons

  • No 24/7 recording
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Solar panel is extra unless you buy the KIT

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C400

  • 1080p Full HD wire-free camera (the C425: 2K QHD and IP66)
Why choose the Tapo C425

  • 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) video (the C400: 1080p)
  • IP66 weather rating (the C400: IP65)

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