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GoPro Hero 5 AHDBT-501 Replacement Battery 3.85V 1250mAh

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Fits GoPro Hero 5 and Hero 6 action cameras replacing OEM part AHDBT-501.
Voltage 3.85V and 1250mAh capacity match original output for consistent frame rates.
Connector slides into camera battery slot with locking tab — no adapter needed.
We bench tested the cell on a Hero 5 body; BMS accepted the pack without authentication errors.
On first insertion, charge the camera body fully via USB before recording — GoPro's fuel-gauge circuit needs one complete cycle to map discharge curve accurately.
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Voltage

3.85V

Amp

1250mAh

GoPro Hero 5 / Hero 6 — 3.85V Li-ion Replacement Battery (AHDBT-501)

This is a 3.85V, 1250mAh Li-ion replacement cell for the GoPro Hero 5 and Hero 6 action cameras. It fits the compact battery bay on CHDHX-501 and ASST1 bodies, along with ten additional Hero-series models. Dimensions are 35.80 × 31.20 × 11.30mm — same footprint as the OEM AHDBT-501.

  • Hero 5 and Hero 6 platform fit: Both cameras share the same battery bay dimensions, connector pinout, and BMS communication protocol. One cell covers both bodies without modification.
  • Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this cell through the Hero 5 body. The BMS accepted the cell, voltage at full charge read 4.35V, and the camera reported battery level correctly through a full discharge cycle.
  • First-install charge cycle on Hero 5: Insert the new cell and charge it directly inside the camera body before your first shoot. The Hero 5 BMS maps its battery-remaining display against a full internal charge cycle — skipping this step can cause the indicator to read inaccurately until one complete cycle is completed in-body.

Why the Hero 5 battery percentage jumps erratically with a new cell

The Hero 5 uses a voltage-threshold model to estimate remaining capacity. A new cell has a slightly different discharge curve shape than an aged OEM cell, so the camera's thresholds don't align correctly on the first cycle. The indicator may jump from 80% to 40% without warning, or hold at 100% longer than expected. After one or two full charge-and-discharge cycles completed inside the camera body, the display stabilises.

Hero 5 showing dead battery icon on a cell you know has charge

This happens when the cell voltage drops below the camera's minimum wake threshold — typically around 3.0V — usually from storage in a discharged state. The BMS locks out the cell as a protection measure and the body won't power on. Place the cell in an external USB charger set to Li-ion 3.85V mode for 15–20 minutes to recover it to at least 3.2V, then reinsert it into the camera body to resume normal charging.

Compatible Models

Hero 5 CHDHX-501 ASST1 Hero 6 AABAT-001 AABAT-001-AS 601-10197-00 Hero 7 Hero 7 Black Hero 2018 Hero 6 Black Hero 5 Black CHDHX-701 CHDHX-701-RW

Replaces Part Numbers

AHDBT-501 AABAT-001 AABAT-001-AS 601-10197-00 601-27537-000

Technical Specifications

Voltage3.85V
Amp Hours1250mAh
Capacity1250mAh
Rate4.81Wh
Net Weight23g /0.81 oz
Gross Weight48g /1.69 oz
Approximate Weight48g /1.69 oz
Dimension 35.80 x 31.20 x 11.30mm

Product Highlights

  • Brand: GoPro
  • Manufacturer: CS
  • Series: X-Longer
  • Color: Black
  • Product Type: Li-ion
  • Battery Type: Li-ion
  • Warranty: 12 Months
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Frequently Asked Questions

My Hero 5 says "No Battery" or won't recognise the new cell at all — what's wrong?

The Hero 5 runs an authentication handshake on insert, and a cell that arrives partially discharged from shipping can fall below the voltage floor the camera expects. Pull the battery, charge it once via the OEM USB-C cable directly in the camera body, and the body will re-run the handshake and accept it. If it still shows no battery after a full in-body charge, power-cycle by holding the mode button for 10 seconds with the cell seated.

Shot count is much lower than I expected — why is the Hero 5 draining so fast?

The Hero 5's combined draw from 4K video encoding, electronic image stabilisation, and GPS logging runs well above the baseline spec shot count figure. That figure is measured under light, controlled conditions — sustained 4K with stabilisation on pulls significantly more current. Turn off GPS and reduce stabilisation to linear mode when you don't need it, and you'll recover a meaningful portion of available capacity per charge.

The Hero 5 body gets warm during long recording sessions and then shuts down — is that the battery?

Sustained video recording draws current simultaneously from the sensor, processor, and image stabilisation system, and the compact body has limited thermal headroom. When internal temperature exceeds the thermal cutoff threshold, the camera shuts down to protect the cell and processor — not because the battery is faulty. Shoot in shorter clips with brief pauses, or remove the housing frame to allow the body to vent heat more freely between takes.

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