SwitchBot vs TP-Link Tapo – A Gadget Blogger’s Verdict on Smart Home Success

Hello, I’m Itsuki (@saigalog), making my home as convenient as possible with smart devices.

I’ve always been interested in smart homes and had already started implementing them in my home, but since starting my gadget blog, the pace has increased dramatically.

With more opportunities to get information on the latest smart devices and experience them firsthand, I’ve now turned every room in my house into a smart home, where almost everything can be automated with a single voice command.

In this article, I’ll thoroughly compare two of the most well-known smart device brands, SwitchBot and TP-Link Tapo (hereafter Tapo), and share my conclusion on which one to choose.

Which Should You Choose: SwitchBot or TP-Link Tapo?

When making your home a smart home, should you go with SwitchBot or Tapo?

Many people probably just want the quick answer without diving into the details.

Both brands have numerous smart devices, and comparing them one by one is exhausting, not to mention it’s almost impossible to choose based on actual usage experience.

So, as a gadget blogger who has used SwitchBot and Tapo products for several years, here is my conclusion.

As of March 2026, my recommended smart devices are SwitchBot.

However, please note that this could change depending on future developments.

The main reason I recommend SwitchBot is its variety of devices.

Since its founding in 2015 as a pioneer in smart devices, it has continuously released high-quality products at a rapid pace.

Their momentum is unmatched, offering a wide range of products from small NFC tags to large items like robot vacuums and ceiling lights, with a diverse lineup.

Meanwhile, TP-Link’s Tapo, although having a long history, hasn’t matched SwitchBot in variety and only fully entered the smart device market with a batch of new products in June 2023.

That said, Tapo may expand into a wider range of smart devices in the future, and it’s worth keeping an eye on the overall smart device industry, not just these two companies.

While I stated that SwitchBot is my recommendation, please choose based on each company’s strengths and what fits your home and needs.

Strengths of SwitchBot

The main strength of SwitchBot is its wide variety of smart devices.

From basic devices like smart remotes and smart bulbs to automated curtain and blind control, SwitchBot covers a wide range.

Also, SwitchBot’s signature device, the “SwitchBot Bot”, combines unique features and convenience to the point that you could choose SwitchBot just for this device alone.

Strengths of TP-Link Tapo

Tapo is a brand of TP-Link, mainly known for Wi-Fi routers.

TP-Link was founded in 1996, making it a well-established company compared to SwitchBot.

Tapo had a few smart devices before, but the variety was limited. However, with the release of 7 new products at once in June 2023, it gained attention and officially entered the smart device market.

Tapo’s strengths include being a brand familiar to many due to its long history with Wi-Fi routers, and its products are generally affordable, compact, and lightweight.

Comprehensive Comparison of SwitchBot and TP-Link Tapo

From here, I will introduce representative smart devices and compare the products of SwitchBot and Tapo.

Smart Hub

SwitchBot’s smart hubs include “SwitchBot Hub Mini”, “SwitchBot Hub 2”, “SwitchBot Hub 3”, and “SwitchBot AI Hub”.

Tapo’s smart hub is the “Tapo H100”.

The sizes of each are as follows.

The weights are as follows.

I summarized the main specification differences of each product in the table below.

	SwitchBot Hub Mini	SwitchBot Hub 2	SwitchBot Hub 3	SwitchBot AI Hub	Tapo H100
Size	64 × 64 × 19 (mm)	80 × 70 × 25 (mm)	126 × 94 × 29 (mm)	95 × 127 × 22 (mm)	69 × 48 × 39 (mm)
Weight	36 g	63 g	186 g	280 g	67 g
Price	5,480 yen	8,980 yen	16,980 yen	39,980 yen	2,800 yen
Smart Remote	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Not Supported
Third-party Services	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT
Matter	Not Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Not Supported
Chime Function	Not Supported	Not Supported	Not Supported	Not Supported	Supported

Smart Button

SwitchBot’s smart button includes the SwitchBot Remote Button.

Tapo’s smart button includes the Tapo S200B.

The sizes of each are as follows.

The weights are as follows.

We have summarized the main differences in specifications for each product in the table below.

	SwitchBot Remote Button	Tapo S200B
Size	42 × 36 × 12 (mm)	Diameter 42 mm, Thickness 16 mm
Weight	19 g	21 g
Price	2,180 yen	2,300 yen
Number of Buttons	2	1 (supports double-tap and knob)

Smart Temperature & Humidity Sensors

SwitchBot’s smart temperature and humidity sensors include the SwitchBot Temperature & Humidity Sensor, SwitchBot Temperature & Humidity Sensor Plus, and SwitchBot Waterproof Temperature & Humidity Sensor.

Tapo’s smart temperature and humidity sensors include the Tapo T315 and Tapo T310.

The sizes of each are as follows.

The weights are as follows.

We have summarized the main differences in specifications for each product in the table below.

	SwitchBot Temperature & Humidity Sensor	SwitchBot Temperature & Humidity Sensor Plus	SwitchBot Waterproof Temperature & Humidity Sensor	SwitchBot Temperature & Humidity Sensor Pro	SwitchBot CO2 Sensor	Tapo T315	Tapo T310
Size	55 × 55 × 24 (mm)	79 × 65 × 22 (mm)	66 × 28 × 20 (mm)	79 × 91 × 25 (mm)	79 × 91 × 25 (mm)	25 × 62 × 62 (mm)	46 × 46 × 13 (mm)
Weight	70 g	64 g	44 g	155 g	155 g	70 g	21 g
Price	1,980 yen	2,780 yen	1,980 yen	3,480 yen	7,980 yen	3,278 yen	2,100 yen
LCD Size	2.1 inches	3 inches	None	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2.7 inches	None
Third-Party Services	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT	Alexa Google Assistant Siri Shortcuts IFTTT

Smart Open/Close Sensors

SwitchBot’s smart open/close sensor includes the SwitchBot Open/Close Sensor.

Tapo’s smart open/close sensor includes the Tapo T110.

The sizes of each are as follows.

The weight is as follows.

Below is a table summarizing the main spec differences of each product.

	SwitchBot Open/Close Sensor	Tapo T110
Size	71 × 25 × 23 (mm) Magnet: 35 × 12 × 14 (mm)	Large: 25 × 60 × 12 (mm) Small: 12 × 60 × 12 (mm)
Weight	56 g	25 g
Price	2,780 yen	2,200 yen

Smart Motion Sensor

SwitchBot’s smart motion sensor includes the SwitchBot Motion Sensor.

Tapo’s smart motion sensor includes the Tapo T100.

The sizes are as follows.

The weight is as follows.

Below is a table summarizing the main spec differences of each product.

	SwitchBot Motion Sensor	Tapo T100
Size	54 × 54 × 30 (mm)	41 × 41 × 34 (mm)
Weight	77 g	27 g
Price	2,780 yen	2,600 yen

Smart Plug

SwitchBot’s smart plugs include the SwitchBot Plug and SwitchBot Plug Mini.

Tapo’s smart plug includes the Tapo P105.

The sizes are as follows.

The weight is as follows.

Below is a table summarizing the main spec differences of each product.

	SwitchBot Plug	SwitchBot Plug Mini	Tapo P105
Size	30 × 76 × 38 (mm)	39 × 70 × 59 (mm)	60 × 38 × 33 (mm)
Weight	64 g	70 g	51 g
Price	1,980 yen	1,980 yen	1,400 yen

Smart Bulb

SwitchBot’s smart bulb includes the SwitchBot Smart Bulb.

Tapo’s smart bulbs include the Tapo L510E and Tapo L530E.

The sizes are as follows.

The weight is as follows.

The main differences in specifications of each product are summarized in the table below.

	SwitchBot Smart Bulb	Tapo L510E	Tapo L530E
Size	Total length 116 mm, diameter 60 mm	Total length 112 mm, diameter 60 mm	Total length 112 mm, diameter 60 mm
Weight	95 g	72 g	75 g
Price	1,980 yen	1,500 yen	2,000 yen
Rated Power	10W	9W	9W
Luminous Flux	800 lumens	806 lumens	806 lumens
Color Temperature	Dimmable & Color Adjustable (2700K-6500K+RGB)	2700K	Dimmable & Color Adjustable (2500K-6500K+RGB)

Summary of SwitchBot vs TP-Link Tapo Comparison

This article covers “【2026】Thorough Comparison of SwitchBot and TP-Link Tapo! The Conclusion Reached by a Gadget Blogger Who Successfully Smart-Home-ified Their Home”.

The global smart device market is expanding year by year, and new products continue to be released by various companies.

On this blog, we will continue to monitor trends in smart devices and review and share the latest information while actually using the products.

This article will also be updated as more products become available, so be sure to check it whenever you want to compare and review smart devices.