Whether burglary protection for the home, monitoring pets or as a baby cam - surveillance cameras promise security and control around the clock. But which devices deliver sharp images, work reliably and are also affordable in the long term? Stiftung Warentest tested 22 surveillance cameras with prices ranging from 40 to 300 euros - 15 for outdoors and 7 for indoors.
TP-Link Tapo C530WS
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- 3K 5MP Live View - With a resolution of 2880 × 1620, the Tapo C530WS offers enhanced video quality to see more detail.
- Starlight colour night vision - Enhances your safety by showing brighter, full-colour images and vivid details even in low light conditions with built-in spotlights and the Starlight sensor.
- 360° all-round protection - Enjoy a 360° horizontal and 130° vertical view with motion detection to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to circle between multiple user-defined points.
- Comprehensive AI detection - Intelligent AI accurately detects people, pets and vehicles and provides tamper and line crossing detection to minimise false alarms and unnecessary notifications.
- Flexible connections & reliable network connectivity - Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas provide a range of up to 150 metres in open areas.
- IP66 weather protection - Provides excellent water and dust protection for outdoor use. Works reliably in rain, dust and heat.
- Customisable sound and light alarm - The ultra-bright, adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while customisable audio alarms provide additional protection.
- Secure local & cloud storage - Save important moments to a microSD card (up to 512GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage after a 30-day free trial to ensure you don't lose any important recordings.
- Two-way audio - Enables communication via an integrated microphone and speaker.
Network camera type | Outdoor surveillance camera |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Advanced functions | Floodlights, Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Type of memory | Cloud, Memory card |
Network interface | RJ45 port, Wi-Fi |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Item number | 55044518 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Category | Network camera |
Manufacturer no. | Tapo C530WS |
Release date | 2.3.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Network camera | 6 of 6537 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Metal housing |
Network camera type | Outdoor surveillance camera |
Set size | Single camera |
Camera design | PTZ camera |
Camera resolution | 5 Mpx |
Max. picture resolution | 2880 x 1620 Pixels |
Viewing angle (H) | 87° |
Viewing angle (V) | 45.50° |
Viewing angle (D) | 102° |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Focal length | 4.0 mm |
Aperture | f/1.6 |
Digital zoom | 12x |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Refresh rate | 30 FPS |
Advanced functions | Floodlights, Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Remote access | App |
Video file formats | H.264 |
Protection type (IP code) | IP66 |
Connection A | RJ45 |
Memory card type | microSD |
Type of memory | Cloud, Memory card |
Network interface | RJ45 port, Wi-Fi |
Max. port speed | 100 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Smart home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Communication standard | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Compatibility | Amazon Alexa |
Installation place | Ceiling, Wall |
Application range | Network, Outside |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
CO₂ emissions | 87.44 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 2.09 |
Number of cameras | 1x |
Scope of delivery | Installation material, Power adapter |
Height | 123 mm |
Length | 90 mm |
Width | 123.80 mm |
Weight | 347 g |
Length | 21.20 cm |
Width | 16.10 cm |
Height | 14.90 cm |
Weight | 762 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 12.Kuus.1 %
- 12.Ring1 %
- 12.TP-Link1 %
- 15.Aqara1.1 %
- 15.Hikvision1.1 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Javiscam0 days
- 1.Kuus.0 days
- 1.TP-Link0 days
- 1.Xiaomi0 days
- 8.eufy1 day
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 4.CEE2.2 %
- 4.Ubiquiti2.2 %
- 6.TP-Link2.3 %
- 6.Xiaomi2.3 %
- 8.PetTec2.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated