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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