Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C460 vs Tapo C400

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C460 and the Tapo C400 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 C460

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the C400: 1080p Full HD) · 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C400: 2.4GHz only) · Larger 10,000mAh battery (the C400: 5,200mAh)

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Tapo C400

Pick it for: A simpler 1080p battery camera if you don’t need 4K or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C460 has both)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C460 Tapo C400
Resolution 4K 8MP 1080p Full HD
Power Battery (10,000mAh) + optional solar Battery (5,200mAh, up to 180 days)
IP Rating IP66 IP65
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Tapo C460

Pros

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

Cons

  • No 24/7 recording
  • Solar is optional
  • 4K clips use more storage
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)

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C460

  • 4K 8MP video (the C400: 1080p Full HD)
  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C400: 2.4GHz only)
  • Larger 10,000mAh battery (the C400: 5,200mAh)
Why choose the Tapo C400

  • A simpler 1080p battery camera if you don’t need 4K or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C460 has both)

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