Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D130 vs Tapo D260

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D130 and the Tapo D260 are 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.

Quick verdict

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Tapo D130

Pick it for: Wireless chime in the box (the D260: no chime in the box)

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Tapo D260

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) picture (the D130: 2K 5MP) · Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the D130: 2.4GHz) · Works with an existing chime using the jumper (the D130: does not ring an existing chime)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D130 Tapo D260
Resolution 2K 5MP 4K (3840 x 2160)
Power Hardwired (8-24V doorbell wiring) Battery (up to 180 days) or hardwired (8-24V AC)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Weather rating IP65 IP66
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB, plus Tapo hub storage
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google, SmartThings
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Colour night vision with a spotlight and a starlight sensor Infrared up to 10 m plus full-colour night vision
Chime Tapo wireless chime included (it does not ring an existing chime) No chime in the box (works with an existing chime using the jumper)
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 D260

Pros

  • 4K picture
  • Radar plus PIR detection
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Face detection

Cons

  • No chime in the box
  • 24/7 only when hardwired
  • Battery figure is a lab estimate

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo D130

  • Wireless chime in the box (the D260: no chime in the box)
Why choose the Tapo D260

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) picture (the D130: 2K 5MP)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the D130: 2.4GHz)
  • Works with an existing chime using the jumper (the D130: does not ring an existing chime)

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