Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C530WS vs Reolink TrackMix WiFi

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C530WS and the Reolink TrackMix WiFi 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: Single-lens 3K 5MP camera (the TrackMix WiFi: 8MP wide + 2MP telephoto lenses)

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Reolink TrackMix WiFi

Pick it for: Wide and telephoto lenses at once (the C530WS: one 3K 5MP lens) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the C530WS: 2.4GHz only) · 8MP (3840 x 2160) wide lens (the C530WS: 3K 5MP)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C530WS Reolink TrackMix WiFi
Resolution 3K 5MP 8MP wide + 2MP telephoto, 6x hybrid zoom; 355° pan, 90° tilt
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) DC 12V 2A adapter
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only + Ethernet Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Weather rating IP66 Weatherproof (Reolink’s pages give different IP ratings)
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR and Home Hub
Smart home Alexa, Google Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon)
Night vision Infrared up to 29.9 m plus starlight colour night vision Infrared up to 30 m, plus two 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 TrackMix WiFi

Pros

  • Wide and telephoto views at the same time
  • Auto tracking with zoom
  • Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet
  • Long infrared range

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon
  • Reolink’s pages give different weatherproof ratings

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C530WS

  • Single-lens 3K 5MP camera (the TrackMix WiFi: 8MP wide + 2MP telephoto lenses)
Why choose the Reolink TrackMix WiFi

  • Wide and telephoto lenses at once (the C530WS: one 3K 5MP lens)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the C530WS: 2.4GHz only)
  • 8MP (3840 x 2160) wide lens (the C530WS: 3K 5MP)

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