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Tapo C420S2 (1080p)
Security/dash cam · 1080p
82
/ 100
From $200
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 5
Elgato
Elgato Facecam MK.2
1080p60
87
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Elgato Facecam MK.2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tapo C420S2 (1080p) lands at 82 and Elgato Facecam MK.2 at 87. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Tapo C420S2 (1080p) if…
- ✓Weatherproof (most)
- ✓Night vision
- ✓Cloud + local storage options
Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…
- ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
- ✓Auto framing (some)
- ✓Software tuning
Tapo C420S2 (1080p) 82
vs 87 Elgato Facecam MK.2
Score breakdown
Tapo C420S2 (1080p)
82 image 78
features 82
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam MK.2
87 image 85
features 87
build 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tapo C420S2 (1080p) | Elgato Facecam MK.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Security/dash cam | — |
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p60 |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
Tapo C420S2 (1080p)
Pros
- +Weatherproof (most)
- +Night vision
- +Cloud + local storage options
Cons
- −Cloud storage subscription
- −Wi-Fi dependency
- −Privacy considerations
Elgato Facecam MK.2
Pros
- +USB-C connectivity (modern)
- +Auto framing (some)
- +Software tuning
Cons
- −Fixed focal length on most
- −Low-light varies wildly
- −Mounting can be fiddly
FAQ: Tapo C420S2 (1080p) vs Elgato Facecam MK.2
Which is better, Tapo C420S2 (1080p) or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +
Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Tapo C420S2 (1080p) worth the price? +
At $200, Tapo C420S2 (1080p) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in build.
Is Elgato Facecam MK.2 worth the price? +
At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.
Does Tapo C420S2 (1080p) or Elgato Facecam MK.2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.