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Review on ๐Ÿ”Œ ETL Listed Multi Plug Outlet Extender with USB Charger, TROND Electrical Wall Outlet Splitter, 3 Outlet Extender Box with 2 USB Ports โ€“ Perfect for Cruise, College, Home, and Kitchen Use by Kenneth Bryan

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A compact way to get more plugs rated for 100-250V input

Haven't had a chance to travel with it yet but so far everything works fine. AC plug and both USB ports. All 3 AC plugs and both USB ports were solid enough (i.e. plugs didn't fall out) and each port seemed to work properly and was able to charge my phone. The main reason I got this was that it supports 100-250V and 50 or 60Hz input, so I can use it to connect multiple chargers in hotel rooms that don't have enough outlets regardless of the local voltage . Most conventional American power strips are not suitable for this purpose as most have surge suppressors which are not rated for the 220V supply used in many parts of the world. The lack of surge protection also means you can use it while driving. Of course, you will still need a plug adapter to plug into a non-US plug, but you only need one plug adapter, not one for each device, as your individual devices can be plugged into this strip without an adapter. The device is compact so it doesn't take up much space in my luggage and I can easily carry it in my carry-on for use in airports and on airplanes. It looks like the device would be great for charging things in hotel rooms, airports and airplanes with insufficient outlets (which seem to be the majority). My phone charged quickly via USB. I don't think this supports QC standards for fast charging, but the USB circuit is rated at 2.4A. However, the total USB current is also 2.4A, so fast charging may not work if Two USB plugs are connected simultaneously devices. I haven't tried yet. The total rated power is 1875 watts, so that should be enough for most hair dryers and the like. However if your hair dryer is rated to US electricity standards then this unit will not make it safe for use in 220V countries it is billed for you will need a real voltage converter which is not the case. This outputs the voltage to which it is connected to the AC terminals. Of course, if you need something to protect your devices from surges, this isn't what you're looking for, as it purposely doesn't include surge suppression. I have no complaints about testing it at home and am looking forward to trying it out on my trip to Europe next month.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • I vaguely remember