Tapo C500 vs Imou IPC-S2XN-6M0WED: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Tapo C500 is cheaper by SAR 6 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 6
  • Higher resolution: 6 MP vs 2 MP
  • Lower weight: 225 g vs 360 g

The deciding difference here: resolution and weight and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Resolution

    2 MP✓ 6 MP
  • Dimensions

    12.4 x 12.3 x 9 centimeters cm8.1 x 8.1 x 11.4 centimeters cm
  • Weight

    360 g✓ 225 g

Specifications side by side

13 of 13 specs

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Spec
TapoSAR 179
Tapo C500 specs
ImouSAR 185
Imou IPC-S2XN-6M0WED specs
Reference priceSAR 179SAR 185
Resolution2 MP✓ 6 MP
Resolution class1080p—
Pan and tiltYes—
Indoor or outdoorOutdoorOutdoor

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in resolution between the Tapo C500 and the Imou IPC-S2XN-6M0WED?

Resolution is higher on the Imou IPC-S2XN-6M0WED: 6 MP vs 2 MP on the Tapo C500. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in indoor or outdoor between the Tapo C500 and the Imou IPC-S2XN-6M0WED?

No difference here: indoor or outdoor is Outdoor on both.

What is the difference in night vision between the Tapo C500 and the Imou IPC-S2XN-6M0WED?

No difference here: night vision is Yes on both.

What is the difference in two-way audio between the Tapo C500 and the Imou IPC-S2XN-6M0WED?

No difference here: two-way audio is Yes on both.