Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo TC40 vs Tapo C510W

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo TC40 and the Tapo C510W are security cameras. 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 TC40

Pick it for: Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C510W: up to 15 m)

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Tapo C510W

Pick it for: 2K 3MP video (the TC40: 1080p Full HD) · SmartThings support (the TC40: Alexa and Google)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo TC40 Tapo C510W
Resolution 1080p Full HD 2K 3MP
Power Plug-in (9V adapter) Plug-in (9V adapter)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz
Weather rating IP65 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google, SmartThings
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m, with a colour night mode Infrared and colour night vision up to 15 m, with two spotlights
Siren Siren and spotlight alarm 90dB siren
Tapo TC40

Pros

  • Covers a wide area by panning
  • Long night vision range
  • Siren and spotlight deterrent
  • Simple outdoor pan-tilt camera

Cons

  • 1080p only
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Tapo C510W

Pros

  • Colour night vision with spotlights
  • Wide tilt range
  • SmartThings support
  • Two-way audio

Cons

  • Shorter night range than the TC41
  • Needs mains power nearby
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo TC40

  • Infrared night vision up to 29.9 m (the C510W: up to 15 m)
Why choose the Tapo C510W

  • 2K 3MP video (the TC40: 1080p Full HD)
  • SmartThings support (the TC40: Alexa and Google)

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