Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C560WS vs Tapo C310

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C560WS and the Tapo C310 are IP66 outdoor cameras with Ethernet. 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 C560WS

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the C310: 2K 3MP, 2304 x 1296) · Pans 326° and tilts 53° (the C310 is a fixed camera) · Starlight colour night vision (the C310: infrared only)

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Tapo C310

Pick it for: A fixed 2K infrared camera with Ethernet, if you don’t need 4K, pan-tilt or colour night vision

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C560WS Tapo C310
Resolution 4K 8MP 2K 3MP (2304 x 1296)
Power Plug-in (12V adapter) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating IP66 IP66
Wi-Fi Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 + Ethernet 2.4GHz + Ethernet
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Tapo C560WS

Pros

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

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster
Tapo C310

Pros

  • Long infrared range
  • Wired Ethernet option
  • IP66 weatherproofing
  • ONVIF and RTSP support

Cons

  • Infrared only (no colour night vision)
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C560WS

  • 4K 8MP video (the C310: 2K 3MP, 2304 x 1296)
  • Pans 326° and tilts 53° (the C310 is a fixed camera)
  • Starlight colour night vision (the C310: infrared only)
Why choose the Tapo C310

  • A fixed 2K infrared camera with Ethernet, if you don’t need 4K, pan-tilt or colour night vision

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