$24.99
57% above its lowest price of the last 6 months ($15.96)
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official TP-Link site.
2026 verdict
An indoor camera against an outdoor one here, and the TP-Link Tapo C465 comes out ahead on the jobs an outdoor camera is built for.
It adds IP65 weather resistance, a solar panel built into its body, 4K video and colour night vision with spotlights, plus person, pet and vehicle detection on the device at no extra cost. The TP-Link Tapo C100 answers on price and reach: it is the far more affordable of the pair, supports RTSP for a NAS or Home Assistant, and is a compact 1080p indoor camera that owners buy several of. Choose the TP-Link Tapo C465 for an outdoor wall and the TP-Link Tapo C100 for a cheap indoor view.
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| Feature | TP-Link Tapo C100 | TP-Link Tapo C465 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | TP-Link Tapo C100 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IP65 | TP-Link Tapo C465 |
| Solar Charging | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo C465 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | TP-Link Tapo C465 |
| 2K Video | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo C465 |
| 4K Video | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo C465 |
| Color Night Vision | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo C465 |
| RTSP | YES | NO | TP-Link Tapo C100 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Baby Crying Sound | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles | TP-Link Tapo C465 |
| Light | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo C465 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Placement
The TP-Link Tapo C100 is an indoor-only camera with no weather resistance. The TP-Link Tapo C465 is IP65 rated and made for a wall or a gate, so a camera that lives outside calls for the C465 and one that watches a room calls for the C100.
Power
The Tapo C100 is wired and must sit near a power point. The Tapo C465 runs on a rechargeable battery with a solar panel built into its body, so it can be mounted where there is no outlet and topped up by the sun.
Resolution and night vision
The C100 records 1080p in black-and-white infrared at night. The C465 records 4K with colour night vision using its own spotlights, so it captures far more detail and colour after dark, which matters for identifying a person or a vehicle.
Detection
The C100 detects people only. The C465 runs person, pet and vehicle detection on the device at no extra cost, so it sends fewer false alerts on a busy street and can tell a cat from a prowler.
Storage and streaming
Both record to a microSD card up to 512GB and support an optional cloud plan. The C100 adds RTSP, so it can feed a NAS or Home Assistant, while the C465 does not expose an RTSP stream and keeps footage to the card or Tapo Care.
Which one to buy if
- you want a cheap camera for a room or a pet
The TP-Link Tapo C100 is a compact 1080p indoor camera that owners buy in multiples for little money.
- you need an outdoor camera with no wiring
The TP-Link Tapo C465 is IP65 rated and runs on a battery with an integrated solar panel.
- you want to feed a NAS or Home Assistant over RTSP
The TP-Link Tapo C100 supports RTSP, which the TP-Link Tapo C465 does not.
- you want 4K and free on-device AI outdoors
The TP-Link Tapo C465 records 4K with person, pet and vehicle detection on the device at no cost.
$24.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- + RTSP: YES
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP65
- - Solar Charging: NO vs YES
Winner
- + Weather Resistance: IP65
- + Solar Charging: YES
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- - RTSP: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of the TP-Link Tapo C100 sum it up as value. They are surprised by the 1080p picture for the price and often come back to buy more for other rooms, and they describe setup through the Tapo app as quick and the app as better than expected at this level. The clear day and night image, reliable motion alerts, two-way talk and the built-in siren come up again and again, and power users single out RTSP and Home Assistant support as rare on such an inexpensive camera. Their warnings are the same ones the spec sheet implies: there is no built-in storage, so a microSD card is needed to record, the view is fixed with no pan or tilt, and it is 2.4 GHz only and strictly for indoor use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: TP-Link Tapo C100 or TP-Link Tapo C465?
The TP-Link Tapo C465 for outdoor use, with IP65 weather resistance, built-in solar charging, 4K video, colour night vision and free on-device person, pet and vehicle detection. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is the value indoor pick, a compact 1080p camera with RTSP support.
What is the biggest difference between the TP-Link Tapo C100 and the TP-Link Tapo C465?
Where they can go. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is a wired indoor camera, while the TP-Link Tapo C465 is an IP65 outdoor camera that runs on a battery with a built-in solar panel and records in 4K.
Do the TP-Link Tapo C100 and the TP-Link Tapo C465 need a subscription?
No. Both record locally to a microSD card, and the TP-Link Tapo C465 runs its person, pet and vehicle detection on the device at no cost. A Tapo Care cloud plan is optional on both.
Do the TP-Link Tapo C100 and the TP-Link Tapo C465 work with Home Assistant?
Yes, both work with Home Assistant. The TP-Link Tapo C100 adds an RTSP stream, which the TP-Link Tapo C465 does not expose, so NVR or NAS integration is easier on the C100.
Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo C100?
A budget buyer who wants a cheap indoor camera with clear 1080p video, a siren, two-way talk and RTSP for Home Assistant, and who does not need an outdoor build.
Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo C465?
Anyone who needs a wire-free outdoor camera with built-in solar charging, 4K video, colour night vision and free on-device AI detection, and does not need an RTSP feed.
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