Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C460 vs Arlo Pro 6

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C460 and the Arlo Pro 6 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; Arlo specs come from our Arlo review, checked against Arlo’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C460

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the Pro 6: 2K+) · IP66 rating (the Pro 6: IP65) · Records straight to microSD up to 512GB (the Pro 6 needs a SmartHub for local storage)

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Arlo Pro 6

Pick it for: Works with Apple Home via an Arlo SmartHub, plus SmartThings and IFTTT (the C460: Alexa and Google, no HomeKit)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C460 Arlo Pro 6
Resolution 4K 8MP 2K+
Power Battery (10,000mAh) + optional solar Removable battery
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Weather rating IP66 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB Cloud (Arlo Secure); local via an optional SmartHub
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT, Apple Home (via SmartHub)
Apple HomeKit No Yes, through an Arlo SmartHub
Tapo C460

Pros

  • 4K on battery
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Loud siren and floodlights
  • Large battery

Cons

  • No 24/7 recording
  • Solar is optional (the C460 KIT includes it)
  • 4K clips use more storage
Arlo Pro 6

Pros

  • Sharper 2K+ picture
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Removable battery you can swap
  • Straight to Wi-Fi, SmartHub optional

Cons

  • Needs a SmartHub for local storage
  • Cloud history needs an Arlo Secure plan

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C460

  • 4K 8MP video (the Pro 6: 2K+)
  • IP66 rating (the Pro 6: IP65)
  • Records straight to microSD up to 512GB (the Pro 6 needs a SmartHub for local storage)
Why choose the Arlo Pro 6

  • Works with Apple Home via an Arlo SmartHub, plus SmartThings and IFTTT (the C460: Alexa and Google, no HomeKit)

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