Canon LP-E6NH vs. LP-E6N vs. LP-E6

We get a lot of questions about the Canon LP-E6NH, the newest update to Canon's standard DSLR battery.  So what’s the difference between this updated battery and the older LP-E6 and LP-E6N?

LP-E6NH

The newest version of the previous LP-E6 and LP-E6N batteries is now called the LP-E6NH and it was recently launched with the latest EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras. Due to the high-resolution and processing power in these new mirrorless systems, they require a higher-capacity battery. This new battery has 14% more power than the LP-E6N and is backward compatible with older cameras up to the EOS 60D. You can also still use the previous LP-E6N and LP-E6 batteries on the EOS R5 and EOS R6, but keep in mind they will emit less power.

LP-E6N

The slightly modified LP-E6N battery was released to coincide with the launch of Canon's 7D Mark II DSLR camera in the back half of 2014. It is marginally more powerful than its counterpart.  With a 3.5% higher mAh rating of 1865 mAh versus 1800 mAh for the LP-E6, it provides higher capacity for each battery charge.

Battery life ratings, according to Canon Inc., show that the EOS 7D, using 50% built-in flash, can achieve 800 shots on a single charge. In the same conditions, the new EOS 7D Mark II can only achieve 650 shots with the same battery. This does not prove a less-powerful battery, but that the 7D Mark II, with its high-resolution and double processors, requires more battery life for fewer potential shots, specifically why Canon created a newer battery for the needs of the 7DMII.

Canon released its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, which is compatible with the LP-E6N. We don't have specifics on the number of shots per charge on the EOS R, but Bryan over at The Digital Picture posted some initial findings around the release of the EOS R about its battery life. A couple of things to consider about the new mirrorless system is that it's using newer technology than the 7D Mark II did, including an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) that is standard in mirrorless cameras. These factors are going to play into battery life, and likely drain it much quicker than older DSLR cameras.

The LP-E6N battery has also been manufactured for more safety standards and improved counterfeiting prevention.

The LP-E6N battery was released in conjunction with the EOS 7D Mark II, but is compatible with any Canon DSLR designed for the LP-E6 battery, which includes:

Also compatible with the new LP-E6NH Canon battery is the LC-E6 charger, which was originally designed for the LP-E6 battery, and can safely charge all three versions. 

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10 comments

AE

AE

Can you safely charge the LP-E6NH with the older chargers from 5D and 7D?

Pictureline

Pictureline

The LP-E6NH is the only battery with a green holographic sticker on the front of the battery. You can see it here: https://www.pictureline.com/products/canon-lp-e6nh-battery-pack

Victor

Victor

How can I tell by looking at it which battery I have? The LPE6NH was introduced with the R5, right? So should that be the battery that came with my R5? Mine has the green rectangle on it, but the information sticker on the back side says LPE6N.
Giorgos

Giorgos

Thank you so much!!!

John

John

Thank you – good to know.
Janelle Rose

Janelle Rose

Thank you for sharing this info! The LP-E6NH has been on backorder and I’ve worried about being SOL at a wedding. It’s nice to know that, in a pinch, I could use my old batteries. Much appreciated!!

Stu Marks

Stu Marks

Since I only need the LP-E6, having the Canon 7D, why should I pay $60-$80 instead of $20 ?
Michael Maynard

Michael Maynard

Exactly what I needed to know, thank you for this

Vasilis

Vasilis

Simple and thorough, answers all our questions perfectly. Thanks.
Linda Chalk

Linda Chalk

Very helpful, especially about the new LP-E6NH which came with my new camera. Thank you.

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