{"id":36120,"date":"2023-01-16T16:24:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=36120"},"modified":"2023-01-16T16:24:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:24:39","slug":"the-best-outlet-extenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-best-outlet-extenders\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Outlet Extenders"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to Look For<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s more to outlet extenders than meets the eye. To pick out the best ones on the market, we asked the following: How many outlets does it have? Does it include USB ports? And does it have WiFi connectivity? The Addtam outlet extender is a perfectly balanced choice. It has five available AC plugs plus four USB outputs for a total of nine charging options. It doesn&#8217;t have WiFi or anything like that, so we also recommend the GHome smart extender if you like fancier features. It connects to your wireless network, so you can turn the outlets on or off with your phone. Or hook it up to a smart home system for easy voice command and scheduling. Read on if you&#8217;d like to learn more about all of our favorite outlet extenders.<\/p>\n<h2>Addtam USB Wall Charger Surge Protector 5 Outlet Extender<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Protector-Extender-Charging-3-Sided\/dp\/B087RKKXM5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Protector-Extender-Charging-3-Sided\/dp\/B087RKKXM5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/311lizQf yL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Protector-Extender-Charging-3-Sided\/dp\/B087RKKXM5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ultimate power<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This outlet extender has plenty of options for charging cables and plugs.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Protector-Extender-Charging-3-Sided\/dp\/B087RKKXM5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Trying to plug in a big old power brick usually means saying goodbye to the rest of the power outlets. Not with this awesome outlet extender. It adds more slots to a regular power outlet and has them angled away from each other. This lets you plug more devices in without needing a mini-extension cable, for example. And for your USB devices, you won&#8217;t even need a power brick \u2014 this puppy has plenty of USB ports to charge your devices. All you need is the right cable, and you&#8217;re good to go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid plugs stay secure in the wall, even if you&#8217;re unplugging constantly<\/li>\n<li>Safe to use in the bathroom thanks to the surge protection<\/li>\n<li>Fast charging speeds through the USB, even with multiple devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A bit bulky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Qinlianf 5 Outlet Extender with 4 USB Charging Ports<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Protector-QINLIANF-Extender-Charging\/dp\/B08R6S1M1K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Protector-QINLIANF-Extender-Charging\/dp\/B08R6S1M1K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41vlF-YVzPL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Protector-QINLIANF-Extender-Charging\/dp\/B08R6S1M1K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Keeping up with the times<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">With multiple types of ports, this extender works with almost any electronics.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best With USB<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Charger-Protector-QINLIANF-Extender-Charging\/dp\/B08R6S1M1K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Never leave your devices low on battery again. With this 5-outlet extender, you won&#8217;t have to separate your charging cables. Now you can have everything connected to one outlet thanks to the multiple USB and AC plugs. We love that it has a USB-C output since most modern devices use this type of cable. Of course, USB-A is still quite ubiquitous, so we appreciate the three older-style USB charging ports as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stays incredibly secure thanks to the middle screw<\/li>\n<li>A dependable surge protector can save your sensitive electronics like laptops<\/li>\n<li>USB-C port is useful for more modern charging cables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We wish the USB ports supported the Quick Charge 3.0 standard for fast charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hanycony Outlet Extender with Night Light<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Extender-Protector-Charging-Electrical-Splitter\/dp\/B09WTYDVNW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Extender-Protector-Charging-Electrical-Splitter\/dp\/B09WTYDVNW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31jWZ8s-g7L.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Extender-Protector-Charging-Electrical-Splitter\/dp\/B09WTYDVNW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Let there be sight<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This illuminated power extender softly glows, making it easy to connect devices even at night.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best With Night Light<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Extender-Protector-Charging-Electrical-Splitter\/dp\/B09WTYDVNW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Soft lighting at night is so much better than a harsh lamp. That&#8217;s why we love this outlet extender from Hanycony. With the diffused lighting, you can always find this outlet at night without blinding yourself and others. It has all of the amenities we&#8217;ve come to expect from a modern-day outlet extender: USB ports, surge protection, and well-spaced plugs for easy access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The fireproof shell adds extra protection and peace of mind<\/li>\n<li>The night light&#8217;s warm lighting is comforting when falling asleep<\/li>\n<li>Works with or without the screw<\/li>\n<li>Includes a touch power sensor for turning off the night light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;ll have to remove your outlet faceplate for this to lay flush with the wall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>GHome Smart Outlet Extender with App Control<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Smart-Extender-Protector-Adapter-Control\/dp\/B09JZCXQNY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Smart-Extender-Protector-Adapter-Control\/dp\/B09JZCXQNY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-OhrRYirL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Smart-Extender-Protector-Adapter-Control\/dp\/B09JZCXQNY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Modern comforts<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">With the built-in WiFi chip, this outlet extender can be controlled via a phone app or smart home devices.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best With Alexa<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Smart-Extender-Protector-Adapter-Control\/dp\/B09JZCXQNY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Are you the type to forget when to turn off the lights or unplug something? We certainly are, which is why we&#8217;re recommending this smart outlet extender. With WiFI connectivity, this bad boy can hook up to an Alexa or Google smart home setup. Even without those, you can use the app to quickly turn these outlets on and off with the push of a button. Don&#8217;t want to be bothered with remembering even that? You can elect to set up a schedule where they turn off automatically. Now that&#8217;s modern living.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With Alexa and Google Home, you can control this outlet outside of your home<\/li>\n<li>Highly affordable considering the smart home features<\/li>\n<li>Individual outlet control that can be set to specific voice commands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Takes a bit of setup with the app to get the smart home features working seamlessly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hanycony Outlet Extender with Braided Extension Cord<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Surge-Protector-Power-Strip-Extension\/dp\/B092J8LPWR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Surge-Protector-Power-Strip-Extension\/dp\/B092J8LPWR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Y1QErLKZL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Surge-Protector-Power-Strip-Extension\/dp\/B092J8LPWR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">No more straining to reach<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This outlet extender has a long cable to make it easy to access the eight plugs and four USB ports.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best With Cord<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Surge-Protector-Power-Strip-Extension\/dp\/B092J8LPWR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Outlet extenders are great, but what if your outlet is in a hard-to-reach location? That&#8217;s where this one comes into play. With a tough braided cable, you can extend those pesky hidden outlets to somewhere more useful. This multiplies your usable outlets by 8, so instead of just one, you have plenty of spots to plug in. Not only that, but this even includes a couple of USB ports, so you can save the AC outlets for beefier plugs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightweight enough to travel with<\/li>\n<li>The durable cord doesn&#8217;t fray or kink<\/li>\n<li>Can use two per outlet since it only requires one plug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bulkier chargers might not fit on the sides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I use a hair dryer with an outlet extender?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most outlet extenders will probably work with hair dryers, but you should make sure to check the maximum wattage. Hair dryers can use anywhere from 800 to 1,800 watts of power. Most outlet extenders are rated to about 1,800 or 1,900 watts, so you should be okay as long as nothing else is plugged in \u2014 which kind of defeats the purpose of an outlet expander.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many outlets can you expand on a standard AC outlet?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can safely increase the number of outlets from two to ten. The main thing you want to watch out for is the power draw: does the combined wattage draw of your devices exceed the rated wattage for the extender? This is usually easy enough to check on the bottom of your charging plugs. Most extenders will have surge protectors that will shut off power in case too much is drawn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Look For There&#8217;s more to outlet extenders than meets the eye. To pick out the best ones on the market, we asked the following: How many outlets does it have? Does it include USB ports? And does it have WiFi connectivity? The Addtam outlet extender is a perfectly balanced choice. 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