This option strikes a good balance with its compact outlet panel and the option to charge up to ten devices—six AC plugs and four USB plugs. The AC outlets are spaced widely, and it has an extra-long cord; choose between 10 and 15 feet.
Charge up to eight devices on one of these power strips, equipped with five AC outlets and three USB ports. The ports are spaced widely to accommodate even the bulkiest chargers. Available in a two-pack with either eight- or ten-foot cords.
This compact power cord is perfect if you need to charge five devices or fewer—its unobtrusive size also makes it perfect for smaller spaces and for taking with you when you travel. It has two AC outlets and three USB ports.
This sturdy power cord is made of flame-retardant materials and has a plastic-coated cord, featuring six AC outlets and three USB ports.
Charge all the devices you need with 12 AC outlets and four USB ports. This charger has three levels of surge protection and a durable, plastic-coated, six-foot extension cord.
Choose from eight colors and eight cord lengths, from four-and-a-half feet to 25 feet. Each one has five AC outlets and three USB ports with smart charging technology. Several layers of surge protection keep devices safe.
A power strip is a must-have for nearly anyone who relies on electronics on a daily basis, and chances are, at least one or two of those devices are best charged using a USB cord. Since the utility of a power strip with USB ports is clear, the only question is which one to buy. Here are some considerations to help you make that choice.
A: Sometimes there are variations in the amount of current that passes through your outlets into your devices. Lightning is one cause of this, as is the use of large electronics, such as air conditioners or refrigerators. If too much power passes through your devices, it can damage or even ruin them. Surge suppressors take the brunt of these surges, diffusing the overload of current before it strikes your electronics.
A: What differentiates a surge protector from a simple power strip is the presence of a metal oxide varistor or MOV. This device detects current that is too high as it passes through the power strip to your devices. It diverts that current, and instead of it going into the outlets and out into your electronics, it goes to a grounding wire.
