Aqara Camera G100 vs TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402

Updated May 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and TP-Link sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 gets the edge. Its clearest strengths are price, warranty, and solar charging, and it still looks stronger on customizable motion zones. Pick Aqara Camera G100 only when 2k video and alerts is the deciding factor for your setup. That makes TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Aqara

Aqara Camera G100

$39.99

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Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402

20% OFF

$49.99

$39.97

BUY NOW

Feature	Aqara Camera G100	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402	Winner
Price	$39.99	$39.97	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Solar Charging	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
2K Video	YES	NO	Aqara Camera G100
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages	Motion, People, Vehicles	Aqara Camera G100
Customizable Motion Zones	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Rating	4.2	4.2	Tie
Weather Resistance	IP65	IP65	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi	2.4 GHz Wifi	Tie
Storage	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Tie
4K Video	NO	NO	Tie

Aqara

Aqara Camera G100

$39.99

BUY NOW

+ 2K Video: YES
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages
- Price: $39.99 vs $39.97
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402

20% OFF

$49.99

$39.97

BUY NOW

+ Price: $39.97
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Solar Charging: YES
- 2K Video: NO vs YES
- Alerts: Motion, People, Vehicles vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera G100 or TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?: TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, warranty, and solar charging.
What is the biggest difference between Aqara Camera G100 and TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Camera G100 lists $39.99, while TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 lists $39.97.
Which one looks better on price?: Aqara Camera G100 is listed at $39.99, while TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 is listed at $39.97. TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 (better spec).
Who should buy Aqara Camera G100?: Choose Aqara Camera G100 if your priority is 2k video and alerts and that matters more than price.
Who should buy TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?: Choose TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than 2k video.