Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo TC82 vs Tapo TC90 KIT

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo TC82 and the Tapo TC90 KIT are 2K battery 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 TC82

Pick it for: Wider 125° diagonal view (the TC90 KIT: 100.6° diagonal)

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Tapo TC90 KIT

Pick it for: A201 solar panel included (the TC82: solar optional) · Infrared night vision up to 10 m (the TC82: 9.1 m)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo TC82 Tapo TC90 KIT
Resolution 2K 3MP 2K 3MP
Power Battery (up to 180 days) + optional solar Built-in battery + A201 solar panel (included)
IP Rating IP65 IP65
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Tapo TC82

Pros

  • No hub needed
  • Siren and spotlights
  • Solar kit option
  • Indoor or outdoor

Cons

  • Person and motion detection only
  • No ONVIF
  • Tapo’s pages differ on its Wi-Fi bands
Tapo TC90 KIT

Pros

  • Solar panel included
  • AI tracking
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Colour night vision

Cons

  • Person and motion detection only
  • Battery is built in
  • No ONVIF

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo TC82

  • Wider 125° diagonal view (the TC90 KIT: 100.6° diagonal)
Why choose the Tapo TC90 KIT

  • A201 solar panel included (the TC82: solar optional)
  • Infrared night vision up to 10 m (the TC82: 9.1 m)

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