GoPro Charging Cable Charts

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 specific charging cables for every model.

GoPro Charging Cable chart

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

Recommended Replacement: If you need a replacement for the original OEM GoPro cable, oddly, GoPro doesn’t seem to sell them in their online store or make them available to other retailers. As a replacement, I recommend the Anker Zolo USB-C to USB-C Cable (240W).

This is the newer, upgraded version of Anker’s braided cables. It is rated for a massive 240W, meaning it easily handles the high-amperage “Fast Charging” required by the new Enduro batteries without breaking a sweat. Unlike the standard rubber GoPro cable, this one uses a specialized braided finish that resists dirt and tangles — perfect for stuffing into a camera bag. (Note: It supports standard 480 Mbps data speeds, which matches the spec of the cable that came in the box.)

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Magnetic charging (Contacto)

In addition to the standard USB ports, GoPro recently introduced a system called Contacto. This is a magnetic charging door and cable kit that replaces the standard battery door on compatible cameras.

The advantage of Contacto is that it creates a waterproof seal while charging (something you can’t do if you just plug a USB-C cable into the side door). It uses a magnetic “pogo pin” connector that snaps on and off easily, similar to the MagSafe chargers on older MacBooks.

Compatible Models:

• HERO13 Black
• HERO12 Black
• HERO11 Black
• HERO10 Black
• HERO9 Black

Things worth knowing

The cables I’ve linked to above have a USB-A plug on one end (the standard rectangular USB plug). That’s the most compatible style for plugging into older computers and wall bricks.

However, newer chargers (and the cables included with the HERO13, 12, and 11) now often use USB-C to USB-C.

Speed Matters: If you are using the newer Enduro batteries (standard on HERO13/12/11), they are capable of “Fast Charging” if paired with a high-amperage USB-C charger. For the best results, stick to the official cable or a high-quality aftermarket cable rated for at least 3 Amps (3A).

HDMI cables for GoPro cameras

Some GoPro models include an HDMI-out port (or support one via a Media Mod), 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:

• HERO13 Black / with Media Mod accessory
• HERO12 Black / with Media Mod accessory
• HERO11 Black / with Media Mod accessory
• HERO10 Black / with Media Mod accessory
• HERO9 Black / with Media Mod accessory
• HERO8 Black / with HERO8 Media Mod accessory (NB. It’s a different version of the Media Mod than for newer cameras.)
• HERO7 Black / built-in
• HERO6 Black / built-in
• HERO5 Black / built-in
• HERO4 Black / built-in

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 five official GoPro Remotes. The older models use a dedicated proprietary connection type that looks a bit like a bottle opener (and is notoriously finicky). The newer models have standardized on USB-C.