The Best Power Strips With USB Ports
As the USB port began to replace the AC plug as the most popular power port, it became glaringly obvious that our beloved power strips needed a bit of a makeover. Luckily, the market has provided an answer by introducing power strips that feature both AC ports and USB ports. This dynamic combo allows you to charge phones, tablets, headphones, and other devices without searching around the house for one of those elusive USB adapter cubes. Here, we've compiled this list of our favorite power strips with USB ports to get you on track to more convenient charging today.
What to Look For
In our research, we found that the best power strips with USB ports are safe, durable, and fast charging. For example, Anker’s PowerPort Cube may be small but charges devices at lightning speed. And thanks to its size, it fits practically anywhere you place it. If you need a power strip with a USB-C port, consider Qinlianf’s power strip combo. It offers a generous amount of outlets — plus, it plugs directly into the wall, so it won’t take any floor space. Read on to learn more about our favorite picks.
Bototek Power Strip w/ USB Ports
Function over looks
Bototek serves up a highly useful and convenient power strip with this pick. With 10 AC ports and four USB ports, this is the kind of power strip that could be perfect for offices or work areas that need access to a lot of power sources. Bototek’s power strip features a surge protector and overload protector that prevents your power strip or devices from being damaged by overpowered energy currents. Not to mention, Bototek’s power strip also features an ultra-strong cord to protect your power strip from wear and tear.
Pros:
- We think the strong cord has the potential to serve you well for years to come.
- The intelligent circuitry and overload protections on this pick are highly impressive.
Cons:
- The outlet spacing can be too small to plug in multiple large AC adapters.
Anker PowerPort Cube
The power ball
Style and aesthetics might be the last thing you’d consider when purchasing a power strip, but hear us out on this one. Anker’s PowerPort Cube is one of the coolest-looking power strips we’ve ever seen. Luckily, the praise doesn’t stop there. Anker is a well-respected name in electronics, and this power strip is a perfect example of why that is. This power strip provides you with three AC ports and three USB ports. Anker devices are well-known for enabling fast charge speeds, and the PowerPort cube is no different. Anker’s PowerIQ technology charges your devices rapidly and safely. Anker offers this product with a five-foot and an eight-foot power cord, making it a versatile purchase that can fit in many rooms in your home.
Pros:
- Anker’s PowerIQ tech enables faster charging than a number of its competitors.
- The five-foot or eight-foot power cord options allow for usability in a wide variety of rooms in your home.
Cons:
- There’s much to love about this pick, but we can’t help but wish it provided more AC ports.
Tessan Power Strip w/ USB Ports
Fits anywhere
Tessan’s power strip features four AC ports and three USB ports, making it an ideal choice for a bedside charging station. This power strip is conveniently and compactly designed to keep tangled wires and unsightly electronics from devouring the entirety of your floor space. Many power strips and wall outlets suffer from spacing issues that prevent you from plugging in multiple large adapters, but Tessan’s power strip features widely-spaced ports that allow for multiple adapters of any size. Not to mention, we find the modern square-shaped design of this power strip visually appealing and unique.
Pros:
- This is a sleekly designed modern power strip that conveniently allows for AC and USB charging.
- The compact design helps to make this pick less of an eyesore than plenty of its bulkier competitors.
Cons:
- While great for the home office, it doesn’t feature enough ports to be a living room charging station.
One Beat Power Strip w/ USB Ports
Slim design
The braided power cord has seen a lot of popularity in the charging cable field thanks to its durability and longevity. We also believe it’s more pet-proof and tangle-free than traditional power cord linings. Apart from its braided power cord, One Beat’s compact power strip has a lot to offer. This power strip provides three AC ports and four USB ports, making it a great choice for bedside charging. One Beat’s power strip features high-quality overload protection along with intelligent circuitry that detects how much power each device needs. We highly recommend this power strip to anyone looking for a safe and convenient way for USB and AC simultaneous charging.
Pros:
- We’re huge fans of this pick’s braided power cord that increases the longevity of the power strip.
- One Beat’s intelligent circuitry and overload protection give you the peace of mind of knowing that your power strip isn’t going to cause a short or electrical outage.
Cons:
- It features more USB ports than AC ports, which may be a turnoff for some.
Qinlianf Wall Mount USB Port/Power Strip Combo
The space saver
Many of the products we’ve reviewed can be considered space-savers, but none more than this wall mount power strip from Qinlianf. This power strip sits flush against your wall, leaving your precious floor space unoccupied and open. For such a space-saving power strip, we were blown away to see just how many ports this thing actually features. This wall mount includes six AC ports, three USB ports, and one USB-C port. The addition of the USB-C port is a forward-thinking choice that we believe a lot of Macbook and Google Pixel users will be pleased about.
Pros:
- The wall mount design makes this pick a must-have for folks looking for a power strip that saves floor space.
- We think the inclusion of the USB-C port makes this a smart choice for those with newer Apple products.
Cons:
- The wall mount design works great under the desk, but it’s not an ideal choice for folks who have hard-to-reach wall outlets (i.e., behind couches or beds).
Our Tips and Tricks
With so many electronics becoming an integral part of our daily lives, the need for plenty of AC and USB ports in our homes has never been greater. You might want to avoid purchasing a bulky power strip that will take up a lot of floor space, but trust us, it’s better to have too many ports than too little. Many charging blocks, particularly for laptops, take up an additional AC port due to their chunky size. If you have to charge one or more laptops with your strip, you’re already losing out on numerous unused ports. Some of the products we’ve featured for this piece are meant for wall mounting, which should be a godsend for those who are worried about losing precious floor space to an oversized power strip. It might seem tacky, but our mantra when it comes to power strips is, “go big or go home.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any of these power strips feature USB-C ports?
Most power strips on the market feature a combination of AC outlets and regular USB charging ports. Few have designated USB-C ports. However, USB-C cables are steadily rising in popularity as a mode of charging, which means we will most likely see many power strips that feature them shortly. For now, the market seems to be primarily focused on regular USB ports.
Are power strips with USB ports more expensive than traditional ones?
No, the prices seem to be fairly static among power strips that feature USB ports and ones that do not. Since the price discrepancy is negligible, the smarter choice is to purchase power strips that include USB ports.
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