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Review on 🌍 Bates- Plug Adapter with 2 USB: Your Must-Have European Travel Companion! by Daniel Fung

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well if you don't need voltage conversion

I used this on a recent trip to Greece and found it very handy. The converter plugs easily into European standard sockets and allows you to easily charge your phone etc. via the USB port. I like having an American style outlet so I can use a faster power bank for my phone. It also works to charge my laptop and run my CPAP machine at night. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PLUG INTO A US OUTLET THAT CAN DISTRIBUTE 250V OR YOU MAY LIMIT A FIRE. Don't try to plug in your American hair dryer or similar unless it's specifically rated for up to 250V. Most electronic devices with a "brick" like phone chargers, laptop chargers, etc. are rated up to 250V and will work just fine, but you should always check the text on the charger's "box" to know see what input voltage it is designed for. Something like a hair dryer, curling iron, hair straightener will not work and may break or start a fire. If you want true 110V power, you need a transformer adapter. This worked well enough for my needs and with the caveats above, I highly recommend it.

Pros
  • Current Transformer
Cons
  • No Automatic