Seeing as these are updated versions of the Smatree Battery pack, how do these compare to GoPro Hero3+ battery? (i.e. hours, min)
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Compared to the GoPro branded battery that came with my Hero3 Black, the Smatree batteries do not last as long, though they're close enough to the OEM battery's run time at such a lower price point that I think the trade-off is fair. I believe it is the GoPro Hero3+ camera hardware that boosts battery life (i.e. it doesn't suck the batteries dry as quickly), so the performance of Smatree batteries should be near the performance level of a GoPro battery in a 3+.
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I think the battery in the hero3+ is a lithium polymer, li-po. The old gopro hero3 has lithium ion. The smatree battery's work as good as, or better then, the original hero3 li-ion battery's. You will probably get slightly less record time from any li-ion like the smatree if you compare it to the li-po that comes with the hero3+. I have not found a company making aftermarket li-po for the gopro yet. I think until someone starts making li-po for the hero3+ these are your best bet. They work great and are priced well with good accessories.
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I haven't paid a lot of attention to the hours,min but it seems to be about the same
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ive only used them a handful of times, one of them died after one use, kumu world is replacing it for me. as for longevity, they last a few minutes less than that of gopro. Cant tell you exactly, but its pretty close to the original. The dual charger is super handy.
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I've been impressed with them. They seem to last a little bit longer than the original GoPro batteries, but I wouldn't say any more than 30 min or so. I definitely recommend this package deal for the price though. The dual charger and dual USB port wall charger alone are worth it.
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They seem to be just as good as the OEM hero 3+ batteries. I have 4 of these now and they all seem to work great.
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I have used the go pro battery and the Smatree battery!! The Smatree will last a little longer than the go pro!Im using my go pro for Snowmobiling and the cold uses a little more on the Go Pro?
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It works as good as a normal gopro battery and being able to charge 2 batteries at a time is a big bonus! Great value for money!
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As simply a consumer and not a spokesperson for either company, nor affiliated with Amazon - I'd definitely hate to give you "unprofessional" advice; however, I will say this: being that I purchased mine for my GoPro Hero 3 myself (and it worked flawlessly) I'm going to say that the odds of it working for you are about as close to 100% as one could get;)
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AAIPT76I used the hero 2 version of these worked good. Hero 3s all have the same batterys
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The sentence reads: Compatible with GoPro Hero3 only; also works with LCD Touch BacPac and second-generation Battery BacPac.So this will work with the GoPro Hero 3+, but not when attached to the BacPac accessories (LCD BacPAc or Battery BacPAc).This is the way I read it anyway.If you want to use the GoPro Hero 3+ with BacPac Accessories, you need " The Frame " model number " ANDFR-301 "This model is " The Frame " model number ANDMK-301.This is the way I read it anyway.
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About the same as GoPro. Mine stopped working during vacation and Amazon will not give me a refund. Stay away from this camera.
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Hi Steven, I sincerely apologize that you had so many problems with the Hero3 batteries. Give us a call all of our batteries have a 3 warranty and we can resolve the issue for you. Yes, these batteries are fully compatible and work great with the Gorpro. Kind regards, Terry 877-268-1235 x304
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With a full battery charge, you can film up to three hours (180 minutes) using the battery that comes with the camera. I have recorded well over 2 hours of footage at one time, and still had battery charge left. If you're not going to use the camera for awhile, charge the battery and then take it out of the camera for storage - this will reduce the amount of time you will have to recharge the next time you use it. I've never bought replacement batteries, since I've never needed more than 3 hours of battery life. The last time I looked at them, there were two options - a lower capacity battery (60 minutes, I think) that was about $20, and a 180 minute battery that was about $45-50. I would suggest buying the Samsung brand batteries, as I've heard that other brands do not work with this camera. Supposedly Samsung has something in the firmware that will recognize an off-brand battery and refuse to use it. I have not tested this, so I don't know if it's true.
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While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I haven't had that problem. While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I... » Read More While I've seen mixed reviews on third-party batteries, I've been very pleased with these. I've been using 2 of them in rotation with one ome Nikon brand battery, and I don't notice any difference in the three. I use a single battery at a time in the camera, so I can't comment on using the external battery pack. Other than looking cool, I can't see why anyone would want to use the external battery pack anyway. These batteries perform up to my expectations. Even if they didn't last as long as the Nikon battery, for the price, I'd put up with a few more frequent battery changes, but, again, I haven't had that problem. « Show Less
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I've never kept a log on exactly how long batteries last but I've been very happy with the performance of these batteries. I expected them to be less than the original Nikon one I have. I can't tell the difference in how long they last. I'm not sure if video takes up more juice (like it does memory cards) but I still can't tell the difference.
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I have a gopro hero 3, and it works great! Not sure if it will work on 3+, but I think it will be fine.
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I have the HERO not the HERO 3. With my HERO, I can get about 4 hours of battery with the Bacpac installed.
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I have used both batteries for over a year now. No damage to the camera, long battery life for both. I have not had to use the power pack as most of the shooting I do is during my hikes.
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You need to check with the manufacturer. Specifically recommended for the GoPro Hero 3 is works fab!
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Class 10 is a lot better if you have the means for one. My GoPro HERO 3 is worthless with out one
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Perry, Great question! I'm not sure, since my GoPro is a hero3. Looking at the pictures of the new model, it appears that the new version uses the same waterproof housing. If so, then it will work. If you do get a definitive answer, let me know. I plan to get an additional hero sometime soon (two's better than one, right?).
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Charges mine wonderfully. The two batteries that come with it last almost as long as the one that came with my GoPro3. I like this set. My least favorite item is the head mount and only because it is slightly looser (on my female head) than the OEM one, but only slightly and a man might not notice. Hope that helps! Cheers.