Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C520WS vs Tapo C530WS

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C520WS and the Tapo C530WS 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 C520WS

Pick it for: Same Ethernet, IP66 and starlight colour as the C530WS, at 2K QHD 4MP (the C530WS: 3K 5MP)

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Tapo C530WS

Pick it for: 3K 5MP video (the C520WS: 2K QHD 4MP)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C520WS Tapo C530WS
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP 3K 5MP
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V adapter)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only + Ethernet 2.4GHz only + Ethernet
Weather rating IP66 IP66
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared up to 29.9 m plus starlight full-colour night vision (f/1.6) Infrared up to 29.9 m plus starlight colour night vision
Siren Two spotlights and a 93dB siren Two spotlights and an alarm
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)
Tapo C530WS

Pros

  • Sharper 3K picture
  • Starlight colour at night
  • Ethernet option
  • ONVIF and RTSP

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No dual-band Wi-Fi (the C560WS has it)

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C520WS

  • Same Ethernet, IP66 and starlight colour as the C530WS, at 2K QHD 4MP (the C530WS: 3K 5MP)
Why choose the Tapo C530WS

  • 3K 5MP video (the C520WS: 2K QHD 4MP)

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