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TP-Link Tapo C100 vs TP-Link Tapo MagCam

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official TP-Link site.
2026 verdict
The TP-Link Tapo MagCam wins on ratings, weather resistance, 2K video, color night vision and alerts against the TP-Link Tapo C100.
TP-Link Tapo MagCam
Winner
TP-Link Tapo MagCam
$89.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
It records 2K outdoors under IP66 sealing on a rechargeable battery rated at up to 300 days, with optional solar charging, sees in colour at night, detects people, animals, vehicles and baby crying, and still offers microSD recording with free cloud options and RTSP, working with Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is far cheaper and carries a 2-year warranty against the MagCam's 1 year, covering a room in 1080p with free local recording, RTSP, a light, a siren, motion and privacy zones and people and baby-crying alerts, all indoors with black and white night vision. Buy the TP-Link Tapo MagCam for wire-free 2K outdoor coverage, and the TP-Link Tapo C100 for the cheapest indoor camera.
TP-Link Tapo C100
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TP-Link Tapo C100

Prime exclusive deal
$24.99
57% above its lowest price of the last 6 months ($15.96)
25% above its lowest price of the last 6 months (€17.90)

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA

Also sold in packs

  • Pack of 4$89.99$22.50 per unitYou save $9.97Buy
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Winner
TP-Link Tapo MagCam
TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo MagCam

Prime exclusive deal
$89.99
64% above its lowest price of the last 6 months ($54.99)
Lowest price of the last 6 months

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA

Also sold in packs

  • Pack of 215% OFF$135.99$159.99$68.00 per unitYou save $43.99Buy
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FeatureTP-Link Tapo C100TP-Link Tapo MagCamWinner
Price$24.99$89.99TP-Link Tapo C100
Rating4.44.2TP-Link Tapo C100
Warranty2 years1 yearTP-Link Tapo C100
Weather ResistanceNOIP66TP-Link Tapo MagCam
Solar ChargingNOSold separatelyTP-Link Tapo MagCam
2K VideoNOYESTP-Link Tapo MagCam
Color Night VisionNOYESTP-Link Tapo MagCam
RTSPYESNOTP-Link Tapo C100
AlertsMotion, People, Baby Crying SoundMotion, People, Animals, VehiclesTP-Link Tapo MagCam
LightNOYESTP-Link Tapo MagCam
PoENONOTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

Prime exclusive deal
$24.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $24.99
  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP66
  • - Solar Charging: NO vs Sold separately
Winner
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TP-Link Tapo MagCam

Prime exclusive deal
$89.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Weather Resistance: IP66
  • + Solar Charging: Sold separately
  • + 2K Video: YES
  • - Price: $89.99 vs $24.99
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: TP-Link Tapo C100 or TP-Link Tapo MagCam?

The TP-Link Tapo MagCam wins overall with 2K video, IP66 outdoor sealing, battery power, color night vision and vehicle detection. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is far cheaper and carries a 2-year warranty against 1 year.

What is the biggest difference between the TP-Link Tapo C100 and the TP-Link Tapo MagCam?

Placement and image quality. The MagCam is a weather-sealed 2K battery camera for outdoors, while the C100 is a cheap indoor camera recording 1080p on mains power.

Do both record locally?

Yes. Both take a microSD card and keep 24/7 and offline history at no cost, and both support RTSP, so either can feed Home Assistant or a network video recorder.

Which one has the longer warranty?

The TP-Link Tapo C100, at 2 years against 1 year for the TP-Link Tapo MagCam, which is worth weighing given the MagCam's battery and outdoor exposure.

Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo MagCam?

Buy the TP-Link Tapo MagCam if you want wire-free 2K outdoor coverage with IP66 sealing, up to 300 days of battery, color night vision, a light, a siren, RTSP and free people, animal and vehicle detection.

Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo C100?

Buy the TP-Link Tapo C100 if you want the cheapest indoor camera with free microSD recording, RTSP, a light, a siren, motion and privacy zones, people and baby-crying alerts and a 2-year warranty.

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