Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo TC90 KIT vs Reolink Argus PT

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo TC90 KIT and the Reolink Argus PT 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; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo TC90 KIT

Pick it for: Solar panel included (the Argus PT: 3W panel compatible, sold separately or in a bundle) · IP65 (the Argus PT: IP64) · microSD up to 512GB (the Argus PT: up to 128GB)

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Reolink Argus PT

Pick it for: 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the TC90 KIT: 2K 3MP) · Person, vehicle and pet detection (the TC90 KIT: person and motion detection only) · 110° diagonal view (the TC90 KIT: 100.6° diagonal)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo TC90 KIT Reolink Argus PT
Resolution 2K 3MP 5MP (2880 x 1616), 355° pan, 140° tilt
Power Built-in battery + A201 solar panel (included) 21.6Wh battery (USB-C); 3W solar panel compatible
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Weather rating IP65 IP64
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 128GB, Reolink Cloud
Smart home Alexa, Google Google Assistant and Alexa
Night vision Two 10 m infrared LEDs plus spotlights for full-colour night vision Infrared up to 10 m, plus two spotlights
Tapo TC90 KIT

Pros

  • Solar panel included
  • 360° tracking
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Colour night vision

Cons

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

Pros

  • Pan and tilt from a battery camera
  • Infrared and colour night vision
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Works with Google Assistant and Alexa

Cons

  • 5MP rather than 4K
  • microSD tops out at 128GB
  • IP64 rather than IP65 or higher
  • Battery is not removable

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo TC90 KIT

  • Solar panel included (the Argus PT: 3W panel compatible, sold separately or in a bundle)
  • IP65 (the Argus PT: IP64)
  • microSD up to 512GB (the Argus PT: up to 128GB)
Why choose the Reolink Argus PT

  • 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the TC90 KIT: 2K 3MP)
  • Person, vehicle and pet detection (the TC90 KIT: person and motion detection only)
  • 110° diagonal view (the TC90 KIT: 100.6° diagonal)

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