Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C720 vs Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Tapo C720 and the Reolink Elite Floodlight 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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Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
Pick it for: Floodlight up to 3,000 lumens (the C720: 2800 lumens) · Infrared night vision up to 30 m (the C720: 15 m) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the C720: 2.4GHz only)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Tapo C720 |
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi |
| Resolution |
2K QHD (2560 x 1440) |
5120 x 1552 (8MP), 180° horizontal |
| Power |
Hardwired mains only (110-240V) |
Hardwired mains (AC 100-240V) |
| Wi-Fi |
2.4GHz only |
Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
| Weather rating |
IP65 |
IP66 |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB |
microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, FTP/NAS |
| Smart home |
Alexa, Google |
Google Assistant (Reolink’s product page also describes Alexa set-up) |
| Night vision |
Infrared up to 15 m plus full-colour night vision |
Infrared up to 30 m; colour with the floodlights on |
| Lights |
Two floodlights, 2800 lumens (5000K) |
Up to 3,000 lumens, 3,000K to 6,500K, dimmable |
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
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
Pros
- Bright 3,000-lumen floodlight
- 180° view from one device
- Detailed light settings
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
Cons
- Must be hardwired to the mains
- Fixed view, no pan or tilt
- Reolink’s own pages give different resolution figures
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Tapo C720
- 2800 lumens at 5000K (the Elite: up to 3,000 lumens, 3,000K to 6,500K)
Why choose the Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
- Floodlight up to 3,000 lumens (the C720: 2800 lumens)
- Infrared night vision up to 30 m (the C720: 15 m)
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the C720: 2.4GHz only)
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