TP-Link TAPO-C320WS 2K QHD Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera vs Tapo C510W Outdoor Pan & Tilt Security WiFi Camera — Comparison

The TP-Link Tapo C320WS at £34.99 is a 2K QHD outdoor pan-tilt camera rated IP66, with full-colour night vision, two-way audio, 15fps video, a 113-degree diagonal field of view and support for Google and Amazon voice control. It connects by wireless or wired, and takes a microSD card up to 512GB, though no card is included. The TP-Link Tapo C510W at £37.99 is also 2K with colour night vision and pan and tilt, but it is a wireless turret rated IP65, with 30fps video and a narrower 97.23-degree diagonal field of view.

The C320WS offers more features: a daylight sensor, time-lapse recording, a wider field of view and smart home compatibility, which suit a larger area that needs tracking. The C510W gives smoother 30fps video and a wider operating temperature range of -30 to 60 degrees, which may matter in harsher locations. Both offer two-way intercom and motion-activated alerts, so the choice comes down to features against frame rate and temperature range.

Buyers of the C510W praise how sensitive it is to movement, the clarity of its picture and its sound, and its value for money, though one buyer rated the build quality very poor. Both models can be panned and tilted remotely, so the decision rests on the features and frame rate you need.

Bottom line: choose the C320WS if you want voice control, time-lapse, a daylight sensor and PTZ tracking at the lower price; choose the C510W if you want 30fps video, a wider operating temperature range and a camera with strong picture quality.