Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C520WS vs Tapo C575D

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C520WS and the Tapo C575D are outdoor pan-tilt 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: Smaller single-lens body (the C575D is larger than single-lens cameras)

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Tapo C575D

Pick it for: Two 4K lenses: a fixed 170° diagonal view plus a pan-tilt lens (the C520WS: one 2K QHD lens) · Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C520WS: 2.4GHz only) · Works with SmartThings and IFTTT (the C520WS: Alexa and Google)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C520WS Tapo C575D
Resolution 2K QHD 4MP Dual 4K (fixed wide + pan-tilt)
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) 12V adapter or PoE
IP Rating IP66 IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only + Ethernet Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz + Ethernet
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google, SmartThings, IFTTT
Tapo C520WS

Pros

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

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Single lens
Tapo C575D

Pros

  • Two 4K lenses
  • PoE option
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Wide smart home support

Cons

  • Needs mains or PoE power
  • Larger than single-lens cameras
  • 4K on two lenses fills cards quickly

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C520WS

  • Smaller single-lens body (the C575D is larger than single-lens cameras)
Why choose the Tapo C575D

  • Two 4K lenses: a fixed 170° diagonal view plus a pan-tilt lens (the C520WS: one 2K QHD lens)
  • Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C520WS: 2.4GHz only)
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT (the C520WS: Alexa and Google)

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