Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C720 vs Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Tapo C720 and the Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera 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; Blink specs come from Blink’s UK support pages.
Quick verdict
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Tapo C720
Pick it for: Two floodlights, 2800 lumens (the Blink: 700 lumens) · 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) video (the Blink: 1080p) · Records to microSD up to 512GB with no Sync Module (the Blink needs a Sync Module)
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Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera
Pick it for: Battery powered, so no mains wiring (the C720: hardwired mains only)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Tapo C720 |
Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera |
| Resolution |
2K QHD (2560 x 1440) |
1080p HD (Outdoor 4), 143° diagonal |
| Power |
Hardwired mains only (110-240V) |
Camera on 2x AA lithium; light on 4x D-cell (up to 2 years each) |
| Wi-Fi |
2.4GHz only |
2.4GHz only |
| Weather rating |
IP65 |
Camera IP65; mount weather-resistant |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB |
Needs a Sync Module; local with a Sync Module 2, or cloud with a plan |
| Smart home |
Alexa, Google |
Blink app; Alexa can set the light level |
| Lights |
Two floodlights, 2800 lumens (5000K) |
700 lumens, battery powered |
Tapo C720
Pros
- Very bright twin floodlights
- Wide view
- Loud 93dB siren
- Local storage
Cons
- Hardwired only
- No pan or tilt
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera
Pros
- Battery powered, so no mains wiring
- Bright 700-lumen light
- Light comes on with motion
- Uses the Outdoor 4 camera
Cons
- Needs a Sync Module
- 1080p camera
- Blink says it does not work with the Battery Extension Pack or Blink Solaris
- Two sets of batteries to look after
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Tapo C720
- Two floodlights, 2800 lumens (the Blink: 700 lumens)
- 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) video (the Blink: 1080p)
- Records to microSD up to 512GB with no Sync Module (the Blink needs a Sync Module)
Why choose the Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera
- Battery powered, so no mains wiring (the C720: hardwired mains only)
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