What is the GoPro charging standard?

Charging standards for successive generations of GoPro

There are two main types of GoPro charging standards.

HERO 5 or later: 5V/2A = 10W

• HERO12 BLACK
• HERO11 BLACK
• HERO11 BLACK Mini
• HERO10 BLACK
• HERO9 BLACK
• HERO8 BLACK
• MAX
• HERO7 BLACK
• HERO6 BLACK
• HERO5 BLACK
• HERO5 Session
• Fusion
• HERO(2018)

HERO 4 or earlier: 5V/1A = 5W

• HERO4
• HERO Session + HERO4 Session
• HERO+ LCD
• HERO+
• HERO
• HERO3+
• HERO3
• HD HERO2
• HD HERO Original

What to consider when charging your GoPro.

Use a charger that is compatible with the GoPro main unit.

When charging your GoPro with an AC adapter or mobile battery, use a model that supports the output to prevent battery deterioration.

Also, using a charger that is compatible with the GoPro main unit will speed up the charging process.

If you use HERO 5 or later, pay attention to the USB cable.

There are charging standards that are compatible with USB cables.

Some USB cables are not 5V/1A, so if you are using a GoPro HERO 5 or later with 10W charging, it will not only slow down the charging speed, but may also cause battery degradation.

GoPro basically charges at 5V, so use a USB cable with a corresponding amperage of 2A or higher.

Recently, e-commerce stores such as Amazon sell 2A and 2.4A compatible USB cables at low prices, so be sure to check the packaging when purchasing.