Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D235L vs Tapo D260

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D235L 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 D235L

Pick it for: 2K 5MP video with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (the D260: 4K, dual-band Wi-Fi)

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Tapo D260

Pick it for: 4K video, 3840 x 2160 (the D235L: 2K 5MP) · Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the D235L: 2.4GHz) · Works with SmartThings as well as Alexa and Google (the D235L: Alexa and Google)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D235L Tapo D260
Resolution 2K 5MP 4K (3840 x 2160)
Power Battery (up to 8 months) or hardwired Battery (up to 180 days) or hardwired (8-24V AC)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Weather rating IP66 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 Infrared plus spotlights for full-colour night vision Infrared up to 10 m plus full-colour night vision
Chime No chime in the box (a jumper for an existing chime is included) No chime in the box (works with an existing chime using the jumper)
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
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 D235L

  • 2K 5MP video with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (the D260: 4K, dual-band Wi-Fi)
Why choose the Tapo D260

  • 4K video, 3840 x 2160 (the D235L: 2K 5MP)
  • Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the D235L: 2.4GHz)
  • Works with SmartThings as well as Alexa and Google (the D235L: Alexa and Google)

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