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Watson VM-230-SP SmartPower V-Mount Battery (230Wh)

BH #WAVM230SP • MFR #VM-230-SP
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Watson VM-230-SP SmartPower V-Mount Battery (230Wh)
Key Features
  • High-Capacity 230Wh V-Mount Battery
  • 4 x D-Tap Output Ports
  • 1 x USB-C & 2 x USB-A Ports
  • Recharging via V-Mount & USB-C
The Watson VM-230-SP SmartPower V-Mount Battery is a high-capacity battery that offers 230Wh of power, ideal for professional cameras, monitors, and LED lights that require up to 15A. Equipped with a V-mount plate and four D-Tap outputs, it can efficiently power essential set gear. Additionally, its USB-C and USB-A outputs allow you to charge cell phones, tablets, and wireless receivers and transmitters without disrupting your workflow. Recharging is convenient via the V-mount or USB-C port.
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Watson VM-230-SP Overview

The Watson VM-230-SP SmartPower V-Mount Battery is a high-capacity battery that offers 230Wh of power, ideal for professional cameras, monitors, and LED lights that require up to 15A. Equipped with a V-mount plate and four D-Tap outputs, it can efficiently power essential set gear. Additionally, its USB-C and USB-A outputs allow you to charge cell phones, tablets, and wireless receivers and transmitters without disrupting your workflow. Recharging is convenient via the V-mount or USB-C port.

Designed for professionals, the VM-230-SP SmartPower battery features a backlit LCD screen that provides detailed battery status. This ensures you always know the remaining runtime or charge time, enabling you to recharge or swap batteries seamlessly. The screen also displays the operating temperature, load, and charging current for comprehensive monitoring.

UPC: 847628551800

Watson VM-230-SP Specs

Battery
Battery Type
1x V-Mount
Battery Capacity
230 mAh
Output Voltage
14.4 VDC
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Power I/O
4x D-Tap/P-Tap Female Output
 • Output: Unspecified W Maximum (Up to 14.4 VDC)
2x USB-A Female Output
 • Output: 10 W Maximum (Up to 5 VDC at 2 A)
1x USB-C Female Input/Output
 • Output: 62 W Maximum (Up to 20 VDC at 3.1 A)
Accessory Mounting Thread
No
Indicator
Display
Dimensions
4.8 x 3.8 x 3.7" / 12.2 x 9.7 x 9.4 cm
Weight
3.24 lb / 1.47 kg
Environmental
Operating Conditions
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.185 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7 x 5.6 x 5.4"

Watson VM-230-SP Reviews

Awsome

By Christopher
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-03

I am Using them With Nanlite Lights and they work perfectly

A POWERHOUSE battery!

By Julian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-06-24

I've used Watson batteries for many years and they've never let me down so when I got this battery I knew it would be something that lasts me years to come! First things first, this battery is big and it's not light weight. It's definitely made for professionals who need a large source of power to power one device for a super long time or several devices for extended periods of time. I've never had a v-mount battery that had more than one d-tap so this batteries 4 d-tap feature has to be the biggest benefit for me. This battery has 4 d-taps, one usb-c and two usb-a outputs. Even though this battery does NOT come with a charger, the battery can be charged with a usb-c cable. I have yet to see how long it would take to charge the battery with a usb-c cable because I have a dedicated v-mount multiple battery charging hub. The stand out feature of this battery is the display. The display is very bright and give the battery life reading, voltage reading, current reading and best of all it tells you how much life the battery has left before it depletes. It's rare that I've let a v-mount battery get to zero, but having the battery tell you the real world time is just one less thing to worry about. Something I noticed while using this battery on set is that the display screen does not turn off automatically. You have the option to leave it on or manually turn it off - it does not power off after 15secs like other devices I own. That's not a big deal except that in dark areas the display's brightness can be a distraction on set. I'm a huge fan of this battery because it's allowed me to use a monitors and lights without having to worry about running out of power in a short time frame. In most cases I know that if I have this battery on a rig, my rig will last at least 8 hours. Even though this battery is not intended to travel with via airplane it has allowed me to step up my game and be more mobile on gigs. I'm a fan! [I have received this product in exchange for my honest review.]

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Can the screen be turned off or dimmed?

Can the screen be turned off or dimmed?
Asked by: Chris
The screen of the Watson VM-230-SP SmartPower V-Mount Battery (230Wh) (B&H# WAVM230SP) can be turned off.
Answered by: Yoni S
Date published: 2025-11-13

how long does it take to charge fully (from ...

how long does it take to charge fully (from empty) via USB C?
Asked by: Ajeet
The Watson VM-230-SP SmartPower V-Mount Battery (230Wh) should take about 6hr to charge to from 0% to 100% when charging using USB-C.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-08-12
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