Home security cameras · TP-Link
TP-Link C500- Resolution:
- 2 MP
- Indoor or outdoor:
- Outdoor
- Reference price:
- SAR 159
TP-Link C500 vs TP-Link Tapo: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the TP-Link C500 is cheaper by SAR 17 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
TP-Link C500 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 17
- Lower weight: 400 g vs 500 g
Choose the
TP-Link Tapo if you care about:- Higher resolution: 3 MP vs 2 MP
The deciding difference here: resolution and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Home security cameras · TP-Link
TP-Link Tapo- Resolution:
- 3 MP
- Resolution class:
- 2K
- Reference price:
- SAR 176
Key differences
Resolution
2 MP✓ 3 MPDimensions
16×21×14.5 cm16 x 21 x 14.5 centimeters cmWeight
✓ 400 g500 g
Specifications side by side
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 159 | SAR 176 |
| Resolution | 2 MP | ✓ 3 MP |
| Resolution class | — | 2K |
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Pan and tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Field of view | — | 97.23 ° |
| Night vision | Yes | Yes |
| Colour night vision | Yes | Yes |
| Person detection | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way audio | Yes | Yes |
| Local storage (memory card) | Yes | Yes |
| No monthly subscription (per listing) | Yes | Yes |
| Water and dust rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Works with Alexa or Google | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 16×21×14.5 cm | 16 x 21 x 14.5 centimeters cm |
| Weight | ✓ 400 g | 500 g |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in resolution between the TP-Link C500 and the TP-Link Tapo?
Resolution is higher on the TP-Link Tapo: 3 MP vs 2 MP on the TP-Link C500. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in indoor or outdoor between the TP-Link C500 and the TP-Link Tapo?
No difference here: indoor or outdoor is Outdoor on both.
What is the difference in colour night vision between the TP-Link C500 and the TP-Link Tapo?
No difference here: colour night vision is Yes on both.
What is the difference in pan and tilt between the TP-Link C500 and the TP-Link Tapo?
No difference here: pan and tilt is Yes on both.