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| Buyer rating | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Price | $39.49 | $24.99 |
| Our score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Buyer ratings | 22,805 ratings | 28,548 ratings |
| Brand | Tapo | Tapo |
| Best for | Inexpensive multi-room coverage with pan-tilt capability | Budget indoor monitoring without mandatory subscriptions |
| Local storage | 8.8/10 | — |
| Smart home interoperability | 5.2/10 | — |
| Optical performance | 7.6/10 | — |
| Mechanical coverage | 8.3/10 | — |
| Value for money | 9.2/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Local storage and control | — | 8.0/10 |
| Ecosystem neutrality | — | 4.5/10 |
| Build quality | — | 6.0/10 |
| Image capability | — | 6.5/10 |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet | Smartphone, Tablet |
| Effective Still Resolution | 3 mp | 1080 pixels |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 3 mp | — |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | — |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi | — |
| Other Special Features of the Product | 2-Way Audio, HD Resolution, Motion Sensor, Night Vision | 2-Way Audio, HD Resolution, Local Recording, Night Vision |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | Indoor |
| Controller Type | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Android, Google Assistant |
| Mount Type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| Color | Black | White |
| Form Factor | Dome | Bullet |
| Alert Type | Motion Only | Motion Only |
| Room Type | Hallway, Living Room, Study Room possibility | Bedroom, Classroom, Living Room, Nursery, Study Room |
| Control Method | App, Voice | — |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi | — |
| Enclosure Material | — | Plastic |
| Installation Type | — | Screw In |
| Water Resistance Level | — | Not Water Resistant |
| Shape | — | Bullet |
| Light Source | — | Infrared |
| Our verdict | At under $20 per unit, this two-pack offers 2K resolution along with mechanical pan and tilt coverage. Tapo hardware generally accommodates local storage options, reducing reliance on recurring subscriptions. Motorized parts introduce additional potential points of mechanical failure over time. | The Tapo C100 provides essential indoor video monitoring at a low $24.99 baseline. Unlike many competitors in this bracket, Tapo hardware generally accommodates local storage options to mitigate cloud subscription reliance. The wired power tether limits installation placement to areas near outlets. |
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