TP-Link Tapo C325WB
Verdict
An affordable hardwired camera with standout color night vision and solid local recording, best suited to darker areas where you are willing to fine-tune motion sensitivity and video settings.
Pros
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Low-light performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Reviewers highlight the C325WB’s standout ability to deliver color night footage without relying on its spotlight, with its large sensor and aperture making it ideal for dark corridors and side passages where many rival cameras would switch to grainy monochrome.
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Weather resistance rating (IP code) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Reviewers emphasize that the C325WB’s IP66-rated housing keeps out dust and heavy rain, making it suitable for long-term outdoor installation in exposed spots.
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Local storage option convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5The C325WB accepts microSD cards up to 512 GB, giving owners a subscription-free way to store large amounts of footage locally, which reviewers see as a major advantage for continuous or frequent recording setups.
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Price value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Minor issues aside, reviewers consistently regard the C325WB as excellent value, delivering strong color night vision, solid local storage, and weatherproofing at a relatively low price point.
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Spotlight features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0The C325WB’s built-in spotlight can trigger on motion to add extra illumination and detail when needed, complementing the camera’s already strong low-light performance rather than being the primary source of nighttime visibility.
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Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
Cons
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Detection features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0The camera supports people, pet, and vehicle filtering with privacy zones, but reviewers describe the onboard AI as somewhat flaky until tuned, noting that it can mislabel pets and requires sensitivity adjustments for best results.
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PoE) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Reviews point out that while the C325WB includes an Ethernet port for networking, it does not support PoE, so installers still need a nearby power outlet, limiting single-cable installation flexibility.
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Streaming reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0This camera’s live feed is generally quick to load in the Tapo app, but the review notes that casting or loading on devices like the Nest Hub can sometimes be slow or fail, requiring a retry.
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False alert filter effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Feedback suggests that default motion sensitivity on the C325WB leads to frequent false positives, especially confusing pets for people, and this tester had to lower sensitivity and tweak AI settings to achieve more acceptable alert accuracy.
