Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C425 vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C425 and the Reolink Argus 4 Pro 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 C425

Pick it for: Battery rated up to 300 days, with optional solar (the Argus 4 Pro: 5,000mAh battery, Solar Panel 2 compatible)

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Reolink Argus 4 Pro

Pick it for: 5120 x 1440 (8MP) across a 180° view from two lenses (the C425: 2K QHD, 2560 x 1440) · Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the C425: 2.4GHz only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C425 Reolink Argus 4 Pro
Resolution 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) 5120 x 1440 (8MP), 180° from two lenses
Power Battery (up to 300 days) + optional solar 5,000mAh battery (USB-C); Solar Panel 2 (6W) compatible
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Weather rating IP66 IP66
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, Reolink Home Hub, Reolink Cloud
Smart home Alexa, Google Google Assistant and Alexa
Apple HomeKit No Not listed by Reolink
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
Reolink Argus 4 Pro

Pros

  • One 180° view from a single camera
  • Colour night vision
  • IP66 weather rating
  • Works with Google Assistant and Alexa

Cons

  • No infrared, so the night picture depends on the spotlights
  • Fixed view, no pan or tilt
  • Smaller battery than the Altas range

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C425

  • Battery rated up to 300 days, with optional solar (the Argus 4 Pro: 5,000mAh battery, Solar Panel 2 compatible)
Why choose the Reolink Argus 4 Pro

  • 5120 x 1440 (8MP) across a 180° view from two lenses (the C425: 2K QHD, 2560 x 1440)
  • Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the C425: 2.4GHz only)

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