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What is the GoPro charging standard?

GoPro can be easily charged via USB, but there is actually a charging standard that is compatible with GoPro.

Modified at: 2025.5.22Posted at: 2024.5.14

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Table Of Contents

  1. Charging standards for successive generations of GoPro
  2. What to consider when charging your GoPro.

Charging standards for successive generations of GoPro

There are two main types of GoPro charging standards.

  1. HERO 5 or later

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

  2. HERO 4 or earlier

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

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

  • HERO13 BLACK
  • HERO (2024)
  • 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 Compatible Charger for Your GoPro

When charging your device with an AC adapter or mobile battery, using a model that matches the required output can help prevent battery degradation. In addition, using a compatible charger allows for faster charging speeds.

Starting with the HERO 5, the USB charging standard changed from the older 5V/1A to 5V/2A. Therefore, it's important to use a charger that supports the updated standard. If you're charging via a PC USB port, make sure to check the power output specifications of that port.

The simplest way is to use a USB charger, but since output quality varies between brands, it's best to choose reliable manufacturers like Anker.

Anker PowerPort III 20W Cube
Anker PowerPort III 20W Cube

Anker chargers are highly reliable. Compact and easy to carry, they are affordable while supporting up to 5V/3A.

 Amazon

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.

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