Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C530WS vs Tapo C545D

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C530WS and the Tapo C545D 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 C530WS

Pick it for: 3K 5MP video (the C545D: 2K 3MP per lens)

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Tapo C545D

Pick it for: Wide and telephoto lenses at once (the C530WS: one 3K 5MP lens)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C530WS Tapo C545D
Resolution 3K 5MP Dual 2K 3MP (wide + telephoto)
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) 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 colour night vision Infrared up to 29.9 m plus starlight colour night vision with spotlights and a smart mode
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)
Tapo C545D

Pros

  • Wide view and close-up at once
  • Very wide 165° lens
  • Ethernet option
  • Starlight colour

Cons

  • 2K per lens
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C530WS

  • 3K 5MP video (the C545D: 2K 3MP per lens)
Why choose the Tapo C545D

  • Wide and telephoto lenses at once (the C530WS: one 3K 5MP lens)

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