Best Security Cameras · TP-Link · Updated June 2026
TP-Link Tapo C120: specs and price (2026)
TP-Link Tapo C120 has a US price of $39.99 (Launch MSRP $39.99 confirmed by TP-Link press release and BetaNews launch coverage (November 13, 2023). Frequently discounted to $29–$35.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $39.99 Launch MSRP $39.99 confirmed by TP-Link press release and BetaNews launch coverage (November 13, 2023). Frequently discounted to $29–$35. |
|---|---|
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Released | 2023-11 |
| resolution | 2560x1440 (2K QHD, 4 MP) |
| indoor outdoor | Yes |
| power | Wired — 5 V DC adapter (100–240 V input, 9.8 ft USB-C cable included) |
| field of view deg | 120 |
| local storage | Yes |
| cloud subscription | optional |
| night vision | Dual: IR (850 nm + 940 nm LEDs, 30 ft) and full-color via dual spotlights and starlight sensor |
| release | 2023-11 |
Source: tp-link.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by tp-link.com. tp-link.com product page (fetched twice, 2026-06-15) confirms: 2K QHD 4 MP (2560×1440), 1/2.9" progressive scan CMOS, 120° diagonal (103° H, 55° V) FOV, IP66 weatherproof (indoor/outdoor), 5 V DC wired via USB-C (3 m cable), microSD up to 512 GB local storage, Tapo Care cloud subscription optional (first month free), dual spotlights + IR LEDs for full-color and IR night vision, two-way audio. TP-Link press release (tp-link.com/us/press/news/20867/) confirms launch date November 13, 2023 and $39.99 MSRP. BetaNews also confirmed launch date and price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the TP-Link Tapo C120 cost?
The TP-Link Tapo C120 has a US price of $39.99 (Launch MSRP $39.99 confirmed by TP-Link press release and BetaNews launch coverage (November 13, 2023). Frequently discounted to $29–$35.), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the TP-Link Tapo C120 released?
The TP-Link Tapo C120 was released 2023-11.
What are the TP-Link Tapo C120's key specs?
TP-Link Tapo C120 (TP-Link): resolution 2560x1440 (2K QHD, 4 MP), indoor outdoor Yes, power Wired — 5 V DC adapter (100–240 V input, 9.8 ft USB-C cable included), field of view deg 120, local storage Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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