Moving into a college dorm comes with a surprisingly long list of things that need to be plugged in. Laptop? Check. Phone? Obviously. Tablet, headphones, desk lamp, fan, smartwatch… suddenly that one lonely wall outlet is looking seriously overworked.
That’s where a good dorm power strip can save the day. This 12-in-1 surge protector packs eight AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports into one compact unit, giving you plenty of places to charge and power your everyday gadgets.
The four-sided layout helps keep bulky plugs from fighting for space, while the 1.65-inch spacing between outlets makes room for larger adapters. There’s even a 10-foot flat extension cord with an ultra-thin 0.3-inch plug, so you can tuck it behind a bed, desk, sofa, or nightstand without creating a giant cable obstacle.
The power strip with USB-C can deliver up to 15W of total USB output and automatically detects connected devices to provide the appropriate charging power. That makes it handy for phones, earbuds, tablets, smartwatches, and other USB-powered essentials.
Safety is another big plus. The surge protector power strip provides 1,050 joules of surge protection along with overload and over-current protection and a fire-retardant casing.
And when floor space is tight, you can mount it to a wall, desk, or counter using the two mounting holes on the back.
For a small dorm room packed with electronics, this dorm power strip is one of those practical college dorm essentials you’ll probably wonder how you lived without. [buy on amazon]
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