Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C425 vs Tapo C465

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C425 and the Tapo C465 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 C425

Pick it for: IP66 rating (the C465: IP65)

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Tapo C465

Pick it for: Solar panel built in (the C425: optional panel, extra unless you buy the KIT) · 4K 8MP video (the C425: 2K QHD, 2560 x 1440) · Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C425: 2.4GHz only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C425 Tapo C465
Resolution 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) 4K 8MP
Power Battery (up to 300 days) + optional solar Battery (7,800mAh) + built-in solar
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Weather rating IP66 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Full-colour night vision with spotlights and a starlight sensor Infrared up to 9.1 m plus two spotlights for full-colour night vision (f/1.65 starlight lens)
Siren 94dB siren 100dBA siren
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
Tapo C465

Pros

  • Solar built in
  • 4K picture
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • 18x digital zoom

Cons

  • No 24/7 recording
  • Needs a sunny spot for the built-in panel

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C425

  • IP66 rating (the C465: IP65)
Why choose the Tapo C465

  • Solar panel built in (the C425: optional panel, extra unless you buy the KIT)
  • 4K 8MP video (the C425: 2K QHD, 2560 x 1440)
  • Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C425: 2.4GHz only)

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