Smart Bulb Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo L430C vs Tapo L535

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo L430C and the Tapo L535 are Wi-Fi colour smart bulbs. 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 L430C

Pick it for: E14 candle fitting for chandeliers and small lamps (the L535: E27 or B22)

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Tapo L535

Pick it for: Matter certified, with Apple Home via Matter (the L430C: no Matter) · Brighter at 1055 lm, a 75W equivalent (the L430C: 470 lm, 49W equivalent) · E27 and B22 versions for both UK fittings (the L430C: E14 only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo L430C Tapo L535
Type Colour candle bulb, E14 Colour bulb, E27 or B22
Power 470 lm 1055 lm
Connection Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Matter
Hub needed No No
Extras Dims to 1%, SmartThings Apple Home via Matter
Tapo L430C

Pros

  • Fits chandeliers and small lamps
  • Colour and tunable white
  • SmartThings support
  • Dims very low

Cons

  • E14 only
  • No Matter
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Tapo L535

Pros

  • Matter support, including Apple Home
  • Both UK fittings
  • No hub needed

Cons

  • Matter needs a compatible controller for that platform
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Tapo does not list a wattage for it

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo L430C

  • E14 candle fitting for chandeliers and small lamps (the L535: E27 or B22)
Why choose the Tapo L535

  • Matter certified, with Apple Home via Matter (the L430C: no Matter)
  • Brighter at 1055 lm, a 75W equivalent (the L430C: 470 lm, 49W equivalent)
  • E27 and B22 versions for both UK fittings (the L430C: E14 only)

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