For decades, power strip, charger and surge protector are always separated from each other. Indeed, literally, they have different functions — creating a way to extend power socket, transforming voltage¤t and protecting electrical devices from voltage spikes. I believe it is a bit mess when you use them together.
Fortunately, Elivebuy has released a home center, which has integrated the three items into one gadget.
It comes in three versions: 4–outlet (White/Black), 6-outlet (W/B)and 8-outlet (W/B), and I got the 6-outlet with the color of white.
First, let’s have a look at the spec of it:
Product Dimensions: 10*6.4*2 inches
Lehgth of cord : 1.5m
Socket Number: 6
Input: AC100-250V
Power Rating: 2500W(100-250V 10A)
Surge Protector Energy: 1700 Joule
Max Current: 15000A
Response Time: 1 ns
USB Charger Power Rating: 5V-8A 40Watt
USB Charger Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 1.0A Max
USB Charger Output: 5V-2.4A*2 / 5V-1.0A*3
APPERANCE
Um, at first sight, it looks like a neat brick, as there is no protuberance on its surface. Generally, its simple design just meets my taste.
Okay, let’s see what’s on it: six sockets and a subtle light indicator on the top, four anti-slip rubber paddings at the bottom, a switch and five USB ports just sit on the left and right edges. It’s a pleasure that its 1.5 meter long cable ensures it is convenient to be placed wherever you want at home or office.
Highlights
Having USB ports directly on the power strip allows me to simply plug in USB cables directly without needing to use a separate charger which is a huge thing. Trust me, you will thanks to this design especially when you can’t find charger for your phone or tablet’s.
The Elivebuy power strip has five USB ports, three of them give out 1 Amp for smartphone while the other two give out 2.4 Amp for tablet. When all five are active, the strip supports a total of 7.8A.
In addition, the USB port equipped with Smart Charging Technology, it means the output current depends on your device’s required. For one, if you plug a 1 Amp smartphone into 2.4Amp USB port( usually too high to smartphone), the port only gives out 1 Amp.
According to official information, moreover, Eliveybuy power strip offers 1700 Joule surge protection and fire-resistant shell material, as other comparable high-end powerstrips do. These features are very important in stormy area.
Essentially, this power strip has passed the certification of CE & FCC and RoHS, and carries one-year hassle-free warranty, so I don’t worried about the safety and quality.
Teardown
I always believe inner beauty is more important, comparing to the appearance. To learn more about the gadget, I tore it down in an afternoon.
Remove the six screws is just a little nut. Lever the bottom panel, however, is really a hard work, it costs me ten minutes to take it apart.
Obviously, it equipped with surge protector, as the photo suggests. And the protector is wrapped by an insulating tape to prevent leakage (I have cut off the tape). The components including: three MOVs, an inductor and two resistors. The protector’s joule rating is 1700J. Typically, the higher the joule rating, the longer a protector will protect for. If you live where lightning storms are common, good surge protection is a must.
These five USB port also features surge protector. It is safe to plug your smartphone or table into the port.
The solder joint is thick, making the copper cable is tight enough.
Wrap Up
My only nit with the design is that all the outlets are inward, when a big-size adapter is plugged into a socket, it will cover the opposing socket. Besides, it is a bit heavy, taking with it when travelling is not a good idea.
Generally, it is a simplicity design power strip, shipping with surge protector and five USB ports. It works nicely in household and workplace.
How to buy
Now use code 9S8U3JBO at check out,you will save $7 each one.Available for 4/6/8 Outlet.
