Short answer: LP-E6+ is not a Canon model. Canon has released only four packs in the LP-E6 family — LP-E6 (1800mAh), LP-E6N (1865mAh), LP-E6NH (2130mAh) and the LP-E6P introduced in 2024 with the EOS R5 Mark II. “LP-E6+” is how third parties (YO included) label an enhanced version to distinguish a higher tier in their own range. It describes a class of packs that fit LP-E6 bodies and are built better than a maker’s base model — not an entry in Canon’s catalog.
The distinction is not wordplay. Once you understand it, you know what to compare against, what to expect, and which marketing claims to discount.
Canon has exactly four models
Nail down the official family first; every later comparison depends on it.
| Official model | Rated capacity | Background | Typical bodies |
|---|---|---|---|
| LP-E6 | 1800mAh / 7.2V | Widely adopted around 2008 with the 5D Mark II | 5D Mark II, 7D, 60D |
| LP-E6N | 1865mAh / 7.2V | Updated around 2014 with a new body generation | 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 6D, 6D Mark II, 80D, 90D |
| LP-E6NH | 2130mAh / 7.2V | Introduced in 2020 with the EOS R5 / R6 | R5, R6, R6 Mark II, R7 and all earlier bodies |
| LP-E6P | 2130mAh class | Introduced in 2024 with the EOS R5 Mark II, focused on high continuous discharge | R5 Mark II and newer bodies |
There is no LP-E6+ in that table. Almost every LP-E6+ you see on a marketplace is a third-party maker’s own model built on LP-E6NH-class specifications, where the plus expresses “stronger than our base model” rather than a Canon generation number.
What the plus sign is trying to say
Third parties need a differentiating tag they can put in a listing title. Calling it an LP-E6NH makes it look like a counterfeit, while an invented code gets no search traffic — so LP-E6+ becomes a compromise that keeps the main keyword and implies “enhanced”.
A few common uses:
- Capacity boost: rated at 2200mAh or higher, which reads better than Canon’s 2130mAh.
- Discharge boost: claiming higher sustained current, aimed at the LP-E6P’s use cases.
- Feature boost: a USB-C charging port, a charge indicator, a Type-C input.
- Marketing only: a new shell and packaging over the same cells as the base model.
Of those four, the first three mean something real; the fourth can only be detected through specifications and teardowns. So when you see a plus, the first question should be “enhanced where”, not “better than Canon”.
Where enhanced packs usually add something
Capacity — possible, within limits
The LP-E6 shell is a fixed size and cell energy density gains are limited. Products rated 2200-2400mAh do exist, but watch the gap between rating and measurement. The higher the claim, the more you should check whether test conditions are stated.
The charging port — the genuine differentiator
Canon’s LP-E6NH and LP-E6P both lack a USB-C charging port. Some enhanced third-party packs add a Type-C port on the side so you can top up from a power bank. For long trips and travel shooting that is real convenience, and it is the most valuable thing the plus buys.
Discharge — it depends on whether the body can use it
Enhanced discharge means little in an older body, because its power circuit already caps momentary current. The bodies that genuinely need high discharge are newer ones like the EOS R5 Mark II, and those also have stricter recognition requirements. Third-party performance here varies; marketing alone will not tell you.
The identification chip — the most overlooked item
Whether a percentage appears, and whether a “cannot communicate” message shows up, depends on the identification chip. There is no common standard, and even batches from one brand can differ.
Three questions to settle before buying
- Which official specification does it correspond to? Was it built to LP-E6N or to LP-E6NH specifications? That determines what you should be comparing its price against.
- Is my body on its supported list, for the right year? Early bodies such as the 5D Mark II and 60D are more likely to have recognition issues.
- Does it have a charging port, and at what wattage? If escaping the dock is the reason you are buying, confirm this, or you will end up with a pack that still needs one.
For how Canon’s three general-purpose generations perform in practice, see the LP-E6NH category; if your body is a high-discharge model such as the R5 Mark II, go straight to the LP-E6P category instead of looking for the answer among third-party enhanced packs.
FAQ
Is LP-E6+ a new Canon model?
No. Canon’s official LP-E6 family is LP-E6, LP-E6N, LP-E6NH and LP-E6P. LP-E6+ is a third-party naming convention, with no common standard between brands, so the packs cannot be treated as equivalent.
Will an LP-E6+ fit every Canon LP-E6 body?
Physically it usually will, because it reuses the LP-E6 series shell and contacts. Whether it is recognized properly and whether the gauge is accurate depends on that product’s chip and your body firmware, so confirm the supported-model list before buying.
If the rating is higher than Canon’s, is it more durable?
Not necessarily. A rating is an ideal-condition laboratory figure, while real runtime is affected by discharge curve, internal resistance and temperature. A pack with high capacity but high resistance may sag sooner under heavy load.
Why do some LP-E6+ packs have a USB-C port when Canon’s do not?
Because Canon’s generation of LP-E6 packs was never designed with a charging port, and third parties add a charging module to the shell. It is a deliberate third-party design choice, not something Canon overlooked.