Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C530WS vs Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C530WS and the Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro 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 C530WS

Pick it for: Infrared up to 29.9 m (the E1 Outdoor Pro: up to 12 m) · IP66 weather rating (the E1 Outdoor Pro: IP65)

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Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the C530WS: 3K 5MP) · 3x optical zoom (the C530WS: 12x digital zoom) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the C530WS: 2.4GHz only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C530WS Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro
Resolution 3K 5MP 4K (3840 x 2160), 3x optical zoom, 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) DC 12V 1A adapter
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only + Ethernet Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Weather rating IP66 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub and Home Hub Pro
Smart home Alexa, Google Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon)
Apple HomeKit No Not listed by Reolink
Night vision Infrared up to 29.9 m plus starlight colour night vision Infrared up to 12 m, plus four spotlights
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)
Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Pros

  • Optical zoom on a pan-tilt camera
  • Auto tracking
  • Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet
  • Works with Reolink NVRs and the Home Hub

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • Must be mounted upside down, as designed, to stay weatherproof
  • Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C530WS

  • Infrared up to 29.9 m (the E1 Outdoor Pro: up to 12 m)
  • IP66 weather rating (the E1 Outdoor Pro: IP65)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the C530WS: 3K 5MP)
  • 3x optical zoom (the C530WS: 12x digital zoom)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the C530WS: 2.4GHz only)

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