Aqara Camera G100 vs TP-Link Tapo C200

The Aqara Camera G100, for anywhere weather or Apple Home matters. It adds 2K, color night vision and IP65. The TP-Link Tapo C200 is the better indoor camera when you want pan and tilt, a longer warranty and the lower price.

The Aqara Camera G100 is a fixed, weather-resistant 2K camera with color night vision. The TP-Link Tapo C200 is an indoor 1080p camera that pans 360 degrees and tilts 114 degrees, with black-and-white night vision.

No. The TP-Link Tapo C200 supports Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, not Apple Home. The Aqara Camera G100 supports Apple Home as well. Its Matter support is listed as an upcoming update, not as a feature it has today.

The Aqara Camera G100, outdoors or in, because it has a spotlight and color night vision at 2K. The TP-Link Tapo C200 is limited to black-and-white infrared at 1080p, which is still enough to see motion in a dark room.

Someone with USB-C power at an indoor or outdoor mount who wants Apple Home, 2K color at night and local recording, and does not need the lens to move.

Someone watching pets, a baby or one indoor room who wants to pan and tilt from the app, with local microSD recording and no need for weather sealing.