Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D235 vs Tapo D235L

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D235 and the Tapo D235L 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 D235

Pick it for: Tapo chime included (the D235L: no chime in the box)

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Tapo D235L

Pick it for: No chime in the box (the D235: Tapo chime included)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D235 Tapo D235L
Resolution 2K 5MP 2K 5MP
Power Battery (10,000mAh, up to 210 days) or hardwired (8-24V) Battery (up to 8 months) or hardwired
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz
Weather rating IP66 IP66
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared up to 10 m plus spotlights for full-colour night vision Infrared plus spotlights for full-colour night vision
Chime Tapo chime included No chime in the box (a jumper for an existing chime is included)
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
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 D235

  • Tapo chime included (the D235L: no chime in the box)
Why choose the Tapo D235L

  • No chime in the box (the D235: Tapo chime included)

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