Although GoPro comes with a charging cable, you may need a backup replacement in case you lose the original one, or if it fails to transfer files because of an internal damage. In this article, we’ll focus on charging cables for your GoPro camera.
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?
The type of charging cable you need for your GoPro depends upon which model you’re using. Throughout its models, GoPro has adopted 3 types of charging cables:
The initial models (from HD Hero original to Hero 4 Black) used Mini USB cables. Hero Session and Hero 4 Session are the only two models by GoPro to have used Micro USB. The company then switched to the latest USB-C cable for all the models that came out afterwards (from Hero 5 to Hero 8 – including Max & Fusion).
Here’s how these cables look like (along with the compatible GoPro models):
USB-C – Hero 5, 6, (2018), 7, 8, Max & Fusion
Micro USB – Hero Session & Hero 4 Session
Mini USB – HD Hero Original, Hero 2, 3, 3+, Hero 4 Black / Silver
GoPro Charging Cables (for all GoPro Models)
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best rated GoPro charging cables of different types and reviewed each one of them to help you make your decision if you’re looking to buy one. There are different lengths and color choices for these cables.
Note: As described above, many GoPro models share the same cable type. So, we have added multiple products for each type.
#1: GoPro Hero 8 Black Charging Cable
Type: USB-C
What we like: Made up of high quality materials, this nylon braided cable by UGREEN is highly durable, tangle-free and abrasion-proof. You get two pieces with a generous 10 feet length in the box. It is equipped with an intelligent chip which helps in stable charging, thus protecting your GoPro’s battery. This cable also has 3A Fast Charge, a great feature supported by various new models like GoPro Hero 8 Black.
What we don’t like: A few users have complained of ‘not too fast’ charging. Other than that, no significant drawbacks have been reported about this quality product.
#2: GoPro Hero 7 Charging Cable (White/Silver/Black)
Type: USB-C
What we like: Another great product from UGREEN, this highly durable cable with 10 feet length has copper conductors and an aluminum foil shielding which makes it corrosion resistant and minimizes data loss. With a built-in 56k Ohm Resistor, the cable protects your GoPro from the damage of overcurrent. Another plus: you also get upto 3A Fast Charge feature to power up your GoPro Hero 7 quickly and transfer data at high speed.
What we don’t like: This is a superb cable. It’s one of the top-rated products in its category with no significant drawbacks.
#3: Suptig Charging Cable Type-C
Type: USB-C
What we like: Suptig Charging cable’s length 3.28FT including both ends. It has the ability to quick charge your GoPro Fusion or GoPro Max at up to 3A safe charging power. You can use it for charging as well as high-speed data transfer from your GoPro to your desktop. The aluminum connector and double-braided nylon shield makes this high quality cable ideal for everyday heavy use.
What we don’t like: There are no significant drawbacks of this cable.
#4: GoPro Hero (2018) Charging Cable
Type: USB-C
What we like: This 5Ft USB C Charger is highly durable and transfer data up to 480-Mbps via USB 2.0. It keeps your GoPro Hero 2018 and its battery safe from any kind of damage with short-circuit and over-current/overload protection. All in all, it is a great cable for your day-to-day use.
What we don’t like: No major drawbacks have been reported about this high quality product.
#5: GoPro Hero 6 Black Charging Cable
Type: USB-C
What we like: Voty Type-C USB cable is a perfect choice for your GoPro Hero 6 as it is of premium quality and comes in three color options: Blue, Black & Red. The rubber dividers, 56K Ohm resistor and copper core ensure safe and stable charging. While 6.6 feet length is good enough, the durable nylon braid is also tangle-free. As with others in the list so far, this one also supports fast charging (2.4A). You get two pieces in the pack.
What we don’t like: Some users have reported that although it works perfectly initially, it doesn’t last long.
#6: GoPro Hero 5 Charging Cable (Black & Session)
Type: USB-C
What we like: The AmazonBasics USB Type-C cable comes with a lot of customizations. You can choose between black or white colors, 3, 6 or 9 feet length and 1, 5 or 10 pieces in pack. It is ideal for powering your compatible GoPro Hero 5 and GoPro Hero 5 Session or transferring data between GoPro and your desktop. You get amazing 3A fast charging and high speed syncing (up to 480 mbps) features.
What we don’t like: Quality wise, this cable isn’t as good as a few other USB-C cables in this list. A few users have also reported it to be a bit loose on their devices.
#7: GoPro Hero 4 (Black & Silver) Charging Cable
Type: Mini USB
What we like: This PWR+ mini USB cable is made of high quality materials and is CE/FCC/RoHS certified. It is 6 feet long and supports high-speed USB 2.0 data transfer at up to 480 Mbps speed. The charging speed is also as fast as it can get in Mini USB technology.
What we don’t like: Due to extended cord length, the charging time of your GoPro Hero 4 Black and GoPro Hero 4 Silver may increase by 50-100%.
#8: Charging Cable for GoPro Hero 4 Session & Session
Type: Micro USB
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What we like: The highly durable SyncWire Micro USB cable is a perfect fit for your compatible GoPro Hero 4 Session. Made with 23 AWG high gauge low impedance wires, this cable charges 7% faster than regular USB cables. The strong nylon fiber braid has excellent anti-twisting & abrasion-proof property. It comes in 2-pack and you can choose from two length options: 3.3 feet and 6.6 feet.
What we don’t like: This cable is quite impressive and doesn’t have any significant drawbacks.
#9: Charging Cable for GoPro Hero 3 (and below)
Type: Mini USB
What we like: UGREEN Mini USB cable comes in three length options: 3 feet, 6 feet and 10 feet. The corrosion-resistant bare copper conductors and braid shielding provide maximum conductivity and minimize data loss. You get support for up to 480 mbps data transfer speeds and 2A Power charging.
What we don’t like: It’s a great cable for Hero 3 Plus Black, Hero 3 Plus Silver, Hero 3 White, Hero 3Black, Hero 3 Silver, Hero 2, other than the fact that it’s way too thick, which makes it less suitable for tight spaces.
Check out HDMI Cables to connect your GoPro to a TV, Monitor, Projector:
If you want to learn about how to connect your GoPro to a TV via HDMI cable, visit this article.
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