Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C465 vs Arlo Pro 6

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C465 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 C465

Pick it for: Solar built in (the Arlo Pro 6: removable battery) · 4K picture (the Arlo Pro 6: 2K+) · microSD up to 512GB in the camera (the Arlo needs a SmartHub for local storage)

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Arlo Pro 6

Pick it for: Apple Home through an Arlo SmartHub, sold separately (the C465: no HomeKit) · Works with SmartThings and IFTTT (the C465: Alexa and Google)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C465 Arlo Pro 6
Resolution 4K 8MP 2K+
Power Battery (7,800mAh) + built-in solar Removable battery
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Weather rating IP65 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 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
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 C465

  • Solar built in (the Arlo Pro 6: removable battery)
  • 4K picture (the Arlo Pro 6: 2K+)
  • microSD up to 512GB in the camera (the Arlo needs a SmartHub for local storage)
Why choose the Arlo Pro 6

  • Apple Home through an Arlo SmartHub, sold separately (the C465: no HomeKit)
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT (the C465: Alexa and Google)

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