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TP-Link Tapo C402

Ranked #23 of 39 in Best Outdoor Security Cameras: Battery, Wired & Floodlight (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#23

TP-Link Tapo C402

Best for: 1080p battery camera with solar kit

5.1/10

What we like

    Watch out for

    • Battery life not published by TP-Link Tapo

    Score breakdown

    Resolution class 20%
    Field of view 10%
    Color night vision 15%
    HDR 5%
    Local recording 15%
    Power options 10%
    Weather rating (IP) 10%
    Battery life * 5%
    Two-way audio 5%
    Built-in spotlight or floodlight 5%

    * Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

    Resolution class1080p/HD class
    Field of view111 °
    Color night visionYes
    HDRNo
    Local recordingYes
    Power options2
    Weather rating (IP)65
    Battery lifeNot listed
    Two-way audioYes
    Built-in spotlight or floodlightNo
    Resolution (maker)1080p
    Field of view (maker)111° horizontal
    Local storagemicroSD
    PowerBattery plus solar panel
    Weather ratingIP65
    Paid plan (maker says)Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
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    How it compares

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