Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D130 vs Tapo D235L
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Tapo D130 and the Tapo D235L are 2K 5MP video doorbells. 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. If you hardwire a doorbell, turn off the power at the fuse box or breaker before touching any wiring, and use a qualified electrician if you are not sure.
Quick verdict
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Tapo D235L
Pick it for: Runs on battery or hardwired (the D130: hardwired only) · Works with your existing chime using the included jumper (the D130 does not ring an existing chime) · IP66 weather rating (the D130: IP65)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Tapo D130 |
Tapo D235L |
| Resolution |
2K 5MP |
2K 5MP |
| Power |
Hardwired (8-24V doorbell wiring) |
Battery (up to 8 months) or hardwired |
| Wi-Fi |
2.4GHz |
2.4GHz |
| IP Rating |
IP65 |
IP66 |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB |
microSD up to 512GB |
| Smart home |
Alexa, Google |
Alexa, Google |
| Chime |
Tapo wireless chime included (it does not ring an existing chime) |
No chime in the box (a jumper for an existing chime is included) |
Tapo D130
Pros
- 24/7 recording
- Chime in the box
- Head-to-toe 180° view
- No battery to charge
Cons
- Does not ring your existing chime
- Needs doorbell wiring
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Tapo D235L
Pros
- Battery or wired
- 24/7 recording when wired
- IP66
- Works with an existing chime
Cons
- No Tapo chime in the box
- 24/7 only when hardwired
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Tapo D130
- Tapo wireless chime in the box (the D235L: no chime in the box)
Why choose the Tapo D235L
- Runs on battery or hardwired (the D130: hardwired only)
- Works with your existing chime using the included jumper (the D130 does not ring an existing chime)
- IP66 weather rating (the D130: IP65)
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