Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C530WS vs Tapo C560WS

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C530WS and the Tapo C560WS 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: Pans 340° and tilts 90° (the C560WS: 326° pan and 53° tilt)

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Tapo C560WS

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the C530WS: 3K 5MP) · 18x digital zoom (the C530WS: 12x) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the C530WS: 2.4GHz only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C530WS Tapo C560WS
Resolution 3K 5MP 4K 8MP
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) Plug-in (12V adapter)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only + Ethernet Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 + 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
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 C560WS

Pros

  • 4K detail with 18x zoom
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
  • Starlight colour
  • IP66

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • Narrower tilt than the C520WS
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C530WS

  • Pans 340° and tilts 90° (the C560WS: 326° pan and 53° tilt)
Why choose the Tapo C560WS

  • 4K 8MP video (the C530WS: 3K 5MP)
  • 18x digital zoom (the C530WS: 12x)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the C530WS: 2.4GHz only)

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