Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C425 vs Tapo C630 KIT

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C425 and the Tapo C630 KIT are wire-free battery 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 weather rating (the C630 KIT: IP65)

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Tapo C630 KIT

Pick it for: 3K 5MP video (the C425: 2K QHD 2560 x 1440) · 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C425: 2.4GHz only) · A201 solar panel in the box (the C425: extra unless you buy the C425 KIT)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C425 Tapo C630 KIT
Resolution 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) 3K 5MP
Power Battery (up to 300 days) + optional solar 6,700mAh battery + A201 solar panel (included)
IP Rating IP66 IP65
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
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 C630 KIT

Pros

  • 3K on a solar battery camera
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Pan-tilt coverage
  • Solar panel included

Cons

  • No floodlight
  • No ONVIF
  • Tapo’s spec table has an error

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C425

  • IP66 weather rating (the C630 KIT: IP65)
Why choose the Tapo C630 KIT

  • 3K 5MP video (the C425: 2K QHD 2560 x 1440)
  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C425: 2.4GHz only)
  • A201 solar panel in the box (the C425: extra unless you buy the C425 KIT)

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