Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C510W vs Reolink E1 Outdoor

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C510W and the Reolink E1 Outdoor 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; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C510W

Pick it for: Works with SmartThings (the E1 Outdoor’s spec table: Google Assistant) · Infrared night vision up to 15 m (the E1 Outdoor: up to 12 m)

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Reolink E1 Outdoor

Pick it for: 5MP (2560 x 1920) video (the C510W: 2K 3MP) · Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C510W: 2.4GHz) · Four spotlights (the C510W: two)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C510W Reolink E1 Outdoor
Resolution 2K 3MP 5MP (2560 x 1920), 3x optical zoom, 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) DC 12V 1A adapter
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Weather rating IP65 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub and Home Hub Pro
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Google Assistant (Reolink’s spec table does not list Alexa)
Night vision Infrared and colour night vision up to 15 m, with two spotlights Infrared up to 12 m, plus four spotlights
Tapo C510W

Pros

  • Colour night vision with spotlights
  • Wide tilt range
  • SmartThings support
  • Two-way audio

Cons

  • Shorter night range than the TC41
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Reolink E1 Outdoor

Pros

  • Optical zoom with pan and tilt
  • Auto tracking
  • Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • Colour night vision with spotlights

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • Must be mounted upside down
  • Reolink’s spec table lists Google Assistant but not Alexa
  • 5MP rather than 4K

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C510W

  • Works with SmartThings (the E1 Outdoor’s spec table: Google Assistant)
  • Infrared night vision up to 15 m (the E1 Outdoor: up to 12 m)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Outdoor

  • 5MP (2560 x 1920) video (the C510W: 2K 3MP)
  • Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C510W: 2.4GHz)
  • Four spotlights (the C510W: two)

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