Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D210 vs Tapo D235

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D210 and the Tapo D235 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 D210

Pick it for: Solar panel option (the D235: battery or hardwired)

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Tapo D235

Pick it for: Battery or hardwired (8-24V), with 24/7 recording when wired (the D210: battery only, no 24/7 recording) · 10,000mAh battery (the D210: 6,400mAh)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D210 Tapo D235
Resolution 2K 2K 5MP
Power Battery (6,400mAh, up to 180 days) + optional A201 solar Battery (10,000mAh, up to 210 days) or hardwired (8-24V)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP66
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Full-colour night vision with a spotlight Infrared up to 10 m plus spotlights for full-colour night vision
Chime Tapo chime included (it cannot ring an existing chime) Tapo chime included
Tapo D210

Pros

  • No hub needed
  • Bigger battery than the D205
  • IP65
  • Solar option

Cons

  • Battery only (no wiring option)
  • Cannot ring an existing chime
  • Event clips only, no 24/7 recording
Tapo D235

Pros

  • Battery or wired
  • 24/7 recording when wired
  • Chime included
  • Package detection

Cons

  • 24/7 recording only when hardwired
  • Using your old chime means turning Always-on off
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo D210

  • Solar panel option (the D235: battery or hardwired)
Why choose the Tapo D235

  • Battery or hardwired (8-24V), with 24/7 recording when wired (the D210: battery only, no 24/7 recording)
  • 10,000mAh battery (the D210: 6,400mAh)

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