Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C840 vs Tapo C230

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C840 and the Tapo C230 are pan-tilt indoor 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 C840

Pick it for: Works with Apple HomeKit (the C230: no HomeKit) · 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C230: 2.4GHz only) · Two lenses: 2K 4MP wide and 1080p telephoto (the C230: a single 3K 5MP lens)

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Tapo C230

Pick it for: 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) video (the C840: 2K 4MP wide lens, 1080p telephoto)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C840 Tapo C230
Resolution Dual lens: 2K 4MP wide + 1080p telephoto 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620)
Power Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit Yes No
Smart home Apple Home, Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google
Tapo C840

Pros

  • Baby-specific AI alerts
  • Wide and close-up views
  • Apple HomeKit support
  • Gooseneck clamp in the box

Cons

  • No separate parent monitor (uses your phone)
  • Plug-in power only
  • Many features need setting up in the app
Tapo C230

Pros

  • Sharp 3K picture
  • Full set of AI detections
  • Local storage
  • ONVIF and RTSP

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C840

  • Works with Apple HomeKit (the C230: no HomeKit)
  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C230: 2.4GHz only)
  • Two lenses: 2K 4MP wide and 1080p telephoto (the C230: a single 3K 5MP lens)
Why choose the Tapo C230

  • 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) video (the C840: 2K 4MP wide lens, 1080p telephoto)

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