In my opinion, it’s better to first charge a power bank with solar panels. Then use those power banks to charge your camera. This power is cleaner and it will charge faster. To properly charge your GoPro, you need a port with 5V 2A output. This is true for all models since the Hero5. For faster charging, choose an adapter/charger with 5V 3A. Before charging your GoPro camera, don’t forget to power it OFF. It will take longer to charge if it’s powered on. The cables I’ve linked to above have a USB-A plug on one end. That’s the most compatible style. But more chargers are coming out that have USB-C output port. For those, you can, of course, use a USB-C to USB-C cable, for example. Charge via power bank: If your GoPro charger comes with USB port for power, you can connect that to a powerbank for charging.

I’ve previously written up a guide to charging GoPro cameras. What I’m focusing on here are the charging cables for GoPro cameras. GoPro Charging Cable Table There are 4 ways to charge your GoPro without a charger. Each method requires that you have your USB cable. You can use a wall adapter, power bank, computer, or USB outlet in a car. 2. Charge GoPro Battery With External Charger Can I use a USB-C to USB-C cable for my GoPro? For the above models, for sure. All the newer GoPro cameras use USB-C for charging and data transfer. When looking for a new charging cable for your GoPro, there’s a possibility that you may come across some sub-standard cables in the market. Such cables might be inefficient or bad for your GoPro’s battery life and overall performance. But, you don’t need to worry! We have done extensive research in this field and come out with some of the best GoPro cable replacements available. What Kind of Charging Cable does a GoPro Use?Each battery slot has its own LED indicator for charging status. When the slot's LED is orange, it means the battery is still charging. Once the LED is green, the battery is charged. This can take around two to four hours but can be 13% faster for Enduro batteries.

This is convenient because newer computers (laptops and desktops) also have USB-A and USB-C ports. And the data transfer rate is much faster with a USB-C connection. See more below. Charge via USB outlet in your car: This is convientent while traveling. Even if it’s slow, at least it’s charging between stops. And if your car has a fast charge USB port, even better. Models not included in this list: Session (Hero5, Hero4) and Hero+, and Hero (2014). These have non-removable batteries. The only charging option for these cameras is via the supplied USB cable.

Turn off your GoPro: This includes turning off voice activation. This will allow your camera to recharge much faster.