GoPro Charging Cable Guide

GoPro cameras have used three different USB charging cables. Which type of charging cable you need depends on which camera you’re using. Here’s a master list.

GoPro Charging Cables

GoPro cameras have used three different USB charging cables. Which type of charging cable you need depends on which camera you’re using.

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

Here’s a master table of which USB cable to use with which GoPro camera model.

GoPro ModelCharging Cable Type
HERO11 BlackUSB-C
HERO11 Black MiniUSB-C
HERO10 BlackUSB-C
HERO9 BlackUSB-C
HERO8 BlackUSB-C
MAXUSB-C
HERO7 BlackUSB-C
HERO7 SilverUSB-C
HERO7 WhiteUSB-C
FusionUSB-C
HERO (2018)USB-C
HERO6 BlackUSB-C
HERO5 BlackUSB-C
HERO5 SessionUSB-C
HERO SessionMicro-USB B
HERO4 SessionMicro-USB B
HERO4 BlackMini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))
HERO4 SilverMini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))
HERO3+Mini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))
HERO3Mini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))
HERO+ LCDMini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))
HERO+Mini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))
HERO (2014)Mini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))
HD HERO2Mini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))
HD HERO OriginalMini-USB (USB Mini-B (5 pin))

Things Worth Knowing

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.

It would be nice if all cables were created equal, but unfortunately, they’re not always. Particularly if you’re using the newer models with USB-C, the ideal is to use the 3A cable that came with the camera. But if you’ve lost that or don’t have access to it, there are other options. I routinely use other aftermarket ones and don’t run into too many issues, but it’s worth being aware that it is possible to come across substandard aftermarket cables. So whichever model you’re using, if you go with an aftermarket cable it’s a good idea to test before heading away on a trip to make sure it works as expected, just in case you have to swap it out for a different one.

HDMI Cables for GoPro Cameras

Some GoPro models include an HDMI-out port, which you can use for sending the video signal out directly from the camera to an HD TV or to a computer for using a GoPro as a webcam. The specific models are:

There are different sizes of HDMI connectors. The one you want for GoPros is a micro-HDMI connector (also known as a Type D HDMI connector).

I have more detail in my separate GoPro HDMI Cable Guide.

Charging Cables for GoPro Remotes

There have so far been four official GoPro Remotes. The older models use a dedicated connection type that looks a bit like a bottle opener. The others use USB-C.

ModelUSB Charging Cable Type
The RemoteUSB-C
Smart RemoteDedicated Charging Cable
RemoUSB-C
Wifi RemoteDedicated Charging Cable

The Latest Model: GoPro HERO11 Black

Released in the fall of 2022, the HERO11 is GoPro's current model. Well, actually two models.

First, there's the flagship Black that has all the bells and whistles and sets the standard for action cameras.

GoPro HERO11 Black
  • Shoot 5.3K60 & 4K120 video at up to 120Mbps bitrate
  • Take 27MP photos
  • Waterproof to 33ft / 10m without a separate housing
  • Built-in mount point
  • HyperSmooth 5.0 In-camera Video Stabilization creates smooth video without a gimbal
  • Shoot up to 8x slow motion

A couple of months later, they released Black Mini. It's smaller and shares many of the flagship models capabilities, but it's also stripped-down in important ways. For instance, it doesn't have a touchscreen, its battery isn't removable, and it shoots video only (so no photo mode).

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini
  • Shoot 5.3K60 & 4K120 video at up to 120Mbps bitrate
  • Compact form factor
  • Waterproof to 33ft / 10m without a separate housing
  • 2x built-in mount point
  • HyperSmooth 5.0 in-camera video stabilization
  • Shoot up to 8x slow motion @ 2.7K
  • Built-in battery
David Coleman / Photographer

David Coleman

I'm a freelance travel photographer based in Washington DC. Seven continents, up mountains, underwater, and a bunch of places in between. My images have appeared in numerous publications, and you can check out some of my travel photography here. I've been shooting with GoPros for years, starting with the HD HERO, and have owned and used every model since. More »

2 thoughts on “GoPro Charging Cable Guide”

  1. Can I use a usb-y adaptor to allow me to charge a camera while also using the USB port to record audio (from an airplane headphone jack) simultaneously? Thanks

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    • Good question. That’s not something I’ve tried. While I’m skeptical that it would work with the one port for both data out and power in at the same time, I can’t say for sure.

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