Unfortunately, i have had some pretty bad experiences with third-party brands lately. I tried the Wasabi Power LP-E17 Battery 2-Pack and Dual Charger and it was not as good as expected because the R10 treats it as a non-genuine part. You basically lose the battery percentage readout, which is really stressful during a shoot. I also checked out the SmallRig LP-E17 USB-C Rechargeable Camera Battery 1250mAh but had issues with it not holding a full charge after just a few weeks of use. If you are going on a big trip, honestly, just stick with the Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for EOS R10. It is definitely overpriced at like 60 dollars, but at least you know it wont die suddenly or mess up your camera internals. Sometimes saving money just isnt worth the headache of a dead camera... stick to official stuff for the peace of mind.

I went through this exact same drama last summer before a big hiking trip. I literally couldnt justify spending sixty bucks on a single official battery when I knew Id need at least three spares for a whole weekend of shooting. Honestly, I just wanted something that wouldnt die in ten minutes and wouldnt break the bank. I ended up grabbing the Powerextra LP-E17 Replacement Battery 1350mAh kit. Im super satisfied with how theyve held up after about six months of heavy use. Here is what I noticed:

• Saving money meant I could actually afford a faster SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC UHS-I Card for my trip.
• The R10 definitely complains that they arent genuine Canon parts every time you turn it on.
• You lose the percentage display, but the camera still shoots perfectly fine. Basically, you just click past the warning screen and go. I usually get around 300 shots per charge on these, which is slightly less than the official one but for a fraction of the price, who cares? Ngl, I just swap them out whenever I have a break in the action just to be safe. If youre on a budget and dont mind two extra clicks when you power up, these are a total win.

Like someone mentioned, those chip issues are real. Honestly tho, ive been super satisfied with the SmallRig LP-E17 USB-C 1050mAh. The direct USB-C charging is a game changer for travel. It maintains a steady 7.2V output and hits capacity specs without overheating. If you need a set, the Neewer LP-E17 1250mAh 2-Pack works well too. Both are solid budget picks for the R10.

^ This. Also, you really gotta be careful with the ultra-cheap stuff because the R10 is pretty picky about its power supply. I've been shooting for years and I once had a budget pack swell up just enough that it wouldn't pop out of the slot. Spent an hour with tweezers and a lot of sweat trying not to puncture the cell... never again. If you're wary of the Wasabi issues, I would suggest looking at these instead:

• Watson LP-E17 Li-Ion Battery Pack 7.2V 1040mAh
• Promaster LP-E17 Standard Battery The reason everyone talks about the chip is that Canon uses a proprietary handshake. If the battery isn't fully decoded, the camera won't show you how much juice is left, which is a recipe for a dead camera at the worst possible time. Watson tends to have much better quality control than the random Amazon brands, even if they cost a few bucks more. Just make sure to bring their specific charger with you, because half the time the official Canon charger won't even recognize them.