Smart Bulb Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo L530 vs Tapo L630

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo L530 and the Tapo L630 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 L530

Pick it for: Brighter at 806 lm (the L630: 350 lm) · E27 screw and B22 bayonet versions (the L630: GU10 spotlight)

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Tapo L630

Pick it for: GU10 fitting for downlights (the L530: E27 or B22) · Warmer white down to 2200K (the L530: 2500K to 6500K)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo L530 Tapo L630
Type Colour bulb, E27 or B22 Colour GU10 spotlight
Power 8.7W, 806 lm 350 lm
Connection Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
Hub needed No No
Extras 16M colours, 2500-6500K 16M colours, 2200-6500K
Tapo L530

Pros

  • Colour and tunable white
  • Both UK fittings
  • No hub needed
  • 60W-equivalent brightness

Cons

  • No Matter
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No Apple Home
Tapo L630

Pros

  • Colour in a GU10
  • Wide white range from 2200K
  • No hub needed
  • Dims to 1%

Cons

  • Each spotlight is a separate Wi-Fi device
  • No Matter
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo L530

  • Brighter at 806 lm (the L630: 350 lm)
  • E27 screw and B22 bayonet versions (the L630: GU10 spotlight)
Why choose the Tapo L630

  • GU10 fitting for downlights (the L530: E27 or B22)
  • Warmer white down to 2200K (the L530: 2500K to 6500K)

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