I was recently sent the Llano 3-in-1 three-slot GoPro battery charger, a device designed to charge batteries for the Hero 9, 10, 11, and 12. It's a combination charger, power bank, and storage case for Micro SD cards all in one. Llano did send me this device to try out and make a video on based on my collaboration terms.
Check out the full video on YouTube with more information:
First Impressions and Design
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| The Llano charger seems designed to match the look of a GoPro, shown here next to my Hero 9. |
The first thing you'll notice is its design and build. It's a relatively hefty device, weighing in at 365 grams. It has a grippy, soft-touch material that feels secure in the hand. Included in the box are a wrist strap and a carrying bag.
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| On the front, pressing the single button will start the charging process. |
The Core Features: Power Bank and Storage
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| Opening the lid reveals three slots for GoPro 9 to 12 batteries and two holding slots for microSD cards. |
Inside, you'll find three slots for GoPro batteries (compatible with models 9 through 12, including the original Enduro batteries that I have) and two convenient slots for microSD cards. I think it's a great idea to just leave a spare Micro SD card in there so you always have one available in a pinch. The built-in power bank has a capacity of 12,800 mAh and a rated energy of 46.08 watt-hours.
Once you place batteries inside, the on-screen display changes to show the individual charge level of each battery and will start charging once you press the 'a' button. The charging speed varies depending on how many batteries you insert: a single battery charges at 1.5 amps, two charge at 0.75 amps each, and with all three slots filled, each battery charges at 0.5 amps.
You can also set the device to serial charging mode, with a double-press of the button, where it will charge batteries from most charged to least charged in that order.
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| The display shows the power bank's remaining percentage and the charging status of each battery. Also shown is the green fast charge icon. |
Ports, Protocols, and Technical Specs
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| The side of the device features a USB-C input/output port and a USB-A output port. |
On the side of the unit, you have a USB-C port and a USB-A port. The USB-C port is for both input and output, while the USB-A port is for output only. You can use both to power external devices at the same time.
Here's a breakdown of the power specifications:
- USB-C Port (Input/Output): 5V-20V, up to 3A, with a maximum of 30 watts.
- USB-A Port (Output): 5V-12V, up to 3A, with a maximum of 18 watts.
- Combined USB-C + USB-A Output: 5V, 3A, with a 15-watt maximum. Their manual doesn't state what that means specifically, but I'm going to assume it's 15 watts per port.
The charger supports a wide range of fast-charging protocols, including Power Delivery (PD), Quick Charge (QC), AFC, FCP, and PPS. This ensures it can fast-charge not only the GoPro batteries but also a variety of other devices you might have.
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| Protocols for the USB-C port. |
For those unfamiliar, these terms refer to different fast charging standards. Power Delivery (PD) is a universal standard over USB-C used by many phones and laptops. Quick Charge (QC) is a popular standard from Qualcomm. The others, like AFC (Samsung), FCP (Huawei), and PPS (an extension of PD), allow for more optimized charging with specific devices usually.
My Real-World Use Case
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| I often use a GoPro for POV footage while doing photography at conventions. |
There are a ton of use cases for something like this. For me, it's probably going to be perfect for conventions. I do a lot of hallway cosplay photography at these events and run a GoPro attached to my backpack to capture POV styled footage. Normally, I use a separate power bank sitting in my backpack to keep the GoPro topped up, plus a separate case for my spare batteries and memory cards.
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| My camera backpack with a quick release mount and USB cable. |
This Llano charger consolidates all of that. I can use its internal battery to power the GoPro directly through the USB-C port for a long time, just like my old power bank. This setup saves me from carrying multiple devices, and it keeps my spare GoPro batteries stored and ready to go if I need to swap the one in the GoPro. With this, I could probably leave the GoPro running the entire day without an issue, and if I ever need to swap a battery, I have fully charged ones right there. It's a much more convenient system.
Charging the Charger Itself
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| The device doesn't come with a wall adapter, but it charges easily with a standard 20W USB-C charger. |
The device doesn't include a wall charger, but that's standard for many electronics today. You can use any typical phone charger or something more powerful. I tested it with a simple Target branded Dealworthy 20-watt USB-C power adapter, and it works perfectly with the included USB-C to USB-C cable. Speaking of the cable, it looks pretty nice quality wise and has white tips, which usually indicates it's a USB 2.0 cable. That's fine for power delivery, but don't expect it to be a high-speed cable for data use.
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| The USB-C cable included with the device. |
Final Thoughts
Overall, this is a very cool, niche device for GoPro users with a camera from the Hero 9 to the Hero 12 series. Its ability to act as a power bank, a multi-battery charger, and a storage case for Micro SD makes it a legitimately useful accessory.
Again, keep in mind that Llano sent me this device to try out based on my collaboration terms. They had no say in the content of this article and the related video.
Check out the Llano 3-in-1 30W Charger for GoPro 9 to 12 here:
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