Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C510W vs Tapo C520WS

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C510W and the Tapo C520WS 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.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C510W

Pick it for: SmartThings support (the C520WS: Alexa and Google)

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Tapo C520WS

Pick it for: Infrared up to 29.9 m (the C510W: up to 15 m) · Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C510W: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only) · IP66 weather rating (the C510W: IP65)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C510W Tapo C520WS
Resolution 2K 3MP 2K QHD 4MP
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2.4GHz only + Ethernet
Weather rating IP65 IP66
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared and colour night vision up to 15 m, with two spotlights Infrared up to 29.9 m plus starlight full-colour night vision (f/1.6)
Siren 90dB siren Two spotlights and a 93dB siren
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
Tapo C520WS

Pros

  • Starlight colour night vision
  • Ethernet option
  • Patrol mode
  • IP66

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Single lens (the C545D has two)

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C510W

  • SmartThings support (the C520WS: Alexa and Google)
Why choose the Tapo C520WS

  • Infrared up to 29.9 m (the C510W: up to 15 m)
  • Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi (the C510W: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
  • IP66 weather rating (the C510W: IP65)

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