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NiteCore UGP5 Charger for GoPro HERO5 Black Batteries

NiteCore is releasing a new charger for GoPro HERO5 Black batteries. It adds a few little nice tweaks to make it stand out from the competition.

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

By David Coleman | @havecamerawilltraveldc
Last updated about 1 year ago // Categories: Batteries & Charging
Tags: GoPro HERO5 Black, GoPro HERO6 Black

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There are several different after-market chargers for GoPro batteries available. Most of them are some variation of a standing dock, some for two or three batteries.

NiteCore is releasing a new one for the HERO5 Black batteries. I’ve previously reviewed their charger for the HERO4 batteries (and another for charging DSLR camera batteries), and the folks at NiteCore sent me a pre-release version of the new charger to take a look at, the UGP5. It’s a dual-battery charger for HERO5 Black batteries.

NiteCore tends to do things a little differently with their chargers, making them stand out from the pack. This charger continues that trend. While the tweaks aren’t revolutionary, they do make a difference in helping it stand out from the pack.

For one, there’s a screen on this one. Most chargers rely on some variation of an LED light flashing or changing color or both. This one gives you more precise feedback in the form of a percentage charge. I like that better because it gives you a better sense of how much longer it’s going to take to charge.

For another, the USB cable is integrated into the back of this charger, folding away needly into a recess on the bottom. It means you don’t have to worry about packing a separate cable.

This is a dual charger. You can charge two batteries at once or do them individually. The batteries slide into the dock from the side.

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

There’s a short USB cable attached (not removable).

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

The USB cable tucks away into a recess in the bottom of the charger.

Size

The overall design is an improvement over the bulkier design of the one for the HERO4 batteries. It’s a bit bigger than the GoPro Dual Charger, but it’s also shallower.

It measures 3.82 x 1.97 x 1.04 inches (97 x 50 x 26.5 mm) and weighs 2.38 oz (67.5g).

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

Side-by-side with a GoPro Dual Charger.

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

With the GoPro Dual Charger again.

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

For a different frame of reference, here it is next to a GoPro HERO5 Black.

Power Sources

It’s designed to detect the correct current and adjust automatically. If it finds any abnormality, it’ll shut off the current and display EE on the screen.

It’s also designed to be universally compatible with USB power sources. That means you can use an AC power adapter (not supplied), an external powerbank, or other sources like car adapters, etc.

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

Using an external powerbank.

Nitecore UGP5 GoPro Battery Charger

An using an AC adapter (not included).

Notes

This charger outputs a maximum of 750mA to each battery dock. So it’s not a high-speed charger that will make full use of the extra current supplied by something like GoPro’s Super Charger.

The standard package doesn’t come with an AC adapter or batteries.

This charger is not compatible with HERO4 Black batteries or the batteries for earlier models. It’s only compatible with the ones for the HERO5 Black.

Summary

The NiteCore UGP5 performs the same basic function as most other GoPro battery chargers, but it has a few extra little tweaks that will appeal to some users. Namely, there’s a screen that gives more a precise readout on charging status as well as an integrated cable on the back. And while the device is larger than a GoPro Dual Charger, it’s still very compact and packable.

Find Them At

The one I’ve been using is a pre-release version, and they’re not yet available through the stores. I would expect them to appear alongside other NiteCore gear on Amazon. You can find more details on NiteCore’s website.

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    Best Extended Batteries for GoPro HERO7 Black, HERO6 Black, HERO5 Black, and HERO (2018)
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By David Coleman
Instagram: @havecamerawilltraveldc

Last updated on July 30, 2019

Categories: Batteries & Charging
Tags: GoPro HERO5 Black, GoPro HERO6 Black

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GoPro News & Deals

New Smart Remote GoPro will be announcing the new Smart Remote for the HERO9 Black on December 17, 2020. The HERO9 Black isn’t compatible with the previous version of the Smart Remote.

HERO8 Black firmware v2.0 now available. Enables webcam mode; enables Display Mod compatibility; expands HyperSmooth 2.0 High and Boost availability to more video settings; general bug fixes. Update through the mobile app or manually.

GoPro Launches New Live Streaming Service for GoPro PLUS. GoPro has launched their own live-streaming platform for PLUS subscribers. It’s a pretty bare-bones offering for now, with livestreams shared with a dedicated URL. This is alongside their efforts to make the HERO8 Black useful as a webcam when connected to a computer (via USB plug-in-play, not requiring the Media Mod accessory with HDMI out). New firmware adds that functionality for Mac users, and the Windows version is in Beta.

New GoPro Zeus Mini Video Light. GoPro has released released a new video LED light designed to complement their GoPro cameras. It’s tiny, waterproof, and has a built-in magnetic swiveling clip. It’s waterproof down to 33 feet (10 meters), has four levels of brightness, and includes a diffuser to cool the color temperature to 5000K. GoPro claims that the built-in battery lasts up to 6 hours (presumably at the lowest brightness setting, although they don’t specify). It’s available now and priced at $69.99.

DJI Osmo Action firmware update adds live streaming. DJI has released a firmware update for the Osmo Action (v. 01.08.00.10) that adds live streaming support, so you can upload directly to platforms like Facebook and YouTube (it goes through the DJI Mimo mobile app). They’ve also improved the in-camera video stabilization. You can find the new firmware here.

New Underwater Housing for GoPro HERO8 Black from Isotta. Isotta, an Italian brand specializing in underwater housings, has announced a new high-quality underwater housing for the HERO8 Black. It’s an aluminum housing depth-rated to 650 feet (200 meters), has a one-handed open/close switch, double o-rings, and can be used with filters. There’s also a dual-handled tray to go along with it. And like all their housings, it’s in their distinctive red. Priced at $450, it’s only for those who need a highly specialized piece of underwater kit. It’s available for preorder from underwater specialists Backscatter.

Light Mod Now Shipping The Light Mod, one of the three new GoPro accessories, is now shipping. It’s a standalone light that is waterproof, rechargeable and compatible with all GoPro mounts. It was originally announced along with the HERO8 Black, but it hasn’t been available until now. It’s priced at $49.99, and you can find them at GoPro.com.

GoPro MAX Now Shipping. The new 360° camera, the MAX, is now shipping.

GoPro HERO8 Black and Max Unveiled. The new GoPro cameras and accessories have been unveiled. I have a rundown of the highlights of the HERO8 Black here.

DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro HERO7 Black. I’ve posted my detailed hands-on comparison of the Osmo Action and the HERO7 Black. There’s a lot similar between the models, but once you start digging down into the details there are differences that can help in choosing between them. And each has strengths the other doesn’t have. You can find my review here.

GoPro HyperSmooth vs DJI RockSteady. The new DJI Osmo Action also has built-in electronic stabilization to smooth out video. They’re calling it RockSteady (GoPro has HyperSmooth). I’ve been out testing them side-by-side. You can see the results here.

GoPro Deals page. I’ve put together a dedicated page on GoPro deals. So if you’re looking for cheap GoPro deals, check it out.

DJI Osmo action 4K Camera. Best known for their camera drones, DJI has released a new 4K action cam that’s taking direct aim at the GoPro HERO7 Black. It shoots up to 4K60 video and 12MP stills, includes electronic stabilization, has high-dynamic range video at 4K30, voice commands, a touchscreen on the back and another smaller live view screen on the front, and is waterproof down to 36 feet (11 meters). It’s priced at $349, and they’re now available at B&H Photo.

Comments

  1. Florin says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Can I use this battery charger to charge my battery from GoPro Hero 7 Black? Thanks.

    Reply
    • David says

      April 10, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      Yes, although I believe this model has now been discontinued since I original reviewed it.

      Reply

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