Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D260 vs Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Tapo D260 and the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) 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; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.
Quick verdict
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Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
Pick it for: Works with IFTTT and Home Assistant as well as Alexa and Google (the D260: Alexa, Google, SmartThings) · Square 1:1 frame, 2048 x 2048 (the D260: 3840 x 2160)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Tapo D260 |
Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) |
| Resolution |
4K (3840 x 2160) |
2048 x 2048 (4MP), 1:1 head-to-toe, 180° diagonal |
| Power |
Battery (up to 180 days) or hardwired (8-24V AC) |
Battery (up to 300 days), trickle charge from 8-24V AC/DC wiring, or Wired Power Mode (16-24V AC/DC) |
| Wi-Fi |
Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz |
2.4GHz and 5GHz |
| Weather rating |
IP66 |
IP65 |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB, plus Tapo hub storage |
microSD up to 512GB, Reolink Home Hub, Reolink Cloud |
| Smart home |
Alexa, Google, SmartThings |
Google Assistant, Alexa, IFTTT and Home Assistant |
| Night vision |
Infrared up to 10 m plus full-colour night vision |
Infrared |
| Chime |
No chime in the box (works with an existing chime using the jumper) |
No chime in the box: Chime Plus (up to five), existing mechanical chime or digital chime |
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
Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
Pros
- Square frame shows visitors and parcels
- Battery or wired, with 24/7 recording when wired
- Works with existing mechanical chimes
- Wide smart home support
Cons
- No chime in the box
- The original Reolink Chime V1 and V2 are not compatible
- 24/7 recording needs Wired Power Mode
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Tapo D260
- 4K video, 3840 x 2160 (the Reolink: 4MP, 2048 x 2048)
- IP66 (the Reolink: IP65)
Why choose the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
- Works with IFTTT and Home Assistant as well as Alexa and Google (the D260: Alexa, Google, SmartThings)
- Square 1:1 frame, 2048 x 2048 (the D260: 3840 x 2160)
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