BESTEK 8-Outlet 12 Feet Extension Cord Power Strip with USB 15A 1875W Surge Protector with 5V 4.2A 4 USB Charging Port Desktop Charging Station,600Joule,Ultra-Compact Wide Spaced Outlet for Large Plug

This multi-purpose surge protector/ power strip works well in my DAW work station area. A lot of the hardware equipment that I use for recording have AC adaptors to plug in and most AC adaptors have fairly short cords. The dark grey unit is nice enough looking that I can setup directly on top of my desk. Now I have a power strip that is much more convenient to power my synths, my multitrack recorder, pedals, etc. Another handy very handy feature is that 2 of the 8 AC power outlets are widely spaced to accommodate those larger power adapter plug-ins. You know the ones that I am talking about. The ones that take up 1/3 of the outlet space on a normal power strip. It also has 4 USB ports to accommodate a variety of devices. You can charge on all 4 ports or use them to power other USB powered items like USB fans or lights. It has a 6 ft.,14 gauge UL rated power chord, flexible and the chord itself has right angled plug in for a flatter fit. This is a nice fit for one area in my house.

This power strip is a game changer for me - due to the dresser placement in my bedroom, the outlet closet to the bed is literally in the MOST. INCONVENIENT. SPOT. ever...over halfway behind the dresser, so if you want to plug anything in, you literally have to shuffle the solid wood, heavy as heck piece of furniture. I had a rinky dink power strip plugged in there before, which only had three (3) outlets...and that is not *nearly* enough!It seemed l was constantly having to choose exactly what I wanted plugged in - essential oil diffuser meant I couldn't use my lamp. If I wanted my charge my tablet - well, say goodbye to being able to use the desktop fan! Talk about annoying!Now I have plenty of outlets, with the additional bonus of four (4) USB ports - this is especially great, considering that I have several items (salt lamp and wireless cell phone charger) that can only be plugged into USB ports. Now I no longer need to hoard USB AC adapters *and* I can plug in everything I need...and have room to spare!The cord is a perfect length - even with the "most inconvenient wall outlet in the world" location behind my dresser, this cord still reaches to where it needs to (next to my nightstand) without any stretching or stress on the cord or unit.Seriously...buy this power strip. It's perfect. The price is fantastic. I am going to replace every single old and subpar power strip we have in the house if I can, simply because it is that awesome!

I bought this to mount to the underside of a sit/stand desk so that I could have just one power cable from my computer, monitors, USB hubs and other peripherals with AC power requirements. I have a Belkin 8-outlet already in use, and I think this one is actually better. For example, the power cord seems the same gauge, but has a softer pliable cable, so cable mgmt is easier and it rolls nicely when the sit stand desk moves. I especially like the USB power on it so I don't have to waste USB data-capable ports to charge devices. It says Max 4.2A@5V on the back, with any one port supplying up to 2.4A. The USB spec says a device can demand up to 2.5A@5V from a single USB 2 port, and 5.4A@5V from a single USB 3 port. The total output across all four ports isn't up to supplying the maximum a single USB 3 port can deliver. 1A=1000ma, so check your devices to see if this power strip will provide enough current to charge them quickly if that matters.Finally, notice this power strip has the ground pins arranged toward the sides of the power strip - good. Many I looked at have the ground pin toward the center line. Not a big deal for ordinary three-pin cords, but the point of strips like this with widely spaced outlets is to allow you to plug in a couple of wall warts (plugs with transformers built in). Those usually have the larger part of the housing oriented on the ground pin side, so the others would block at least one other outlet. What's the point of buying an 8x with wide-spaced outlets if you can't use them all? Look carefully before buying.

Don’t call it BESTek for no reason. Works great. Placed in my garage for multiple outlets for power tools, air compressor and shop vac. Can also charge phone and other usb devices for charging. Won’t be disappointed!

This product is ETL listed, the cord is 6-ft, appears to be heavy duty, and provides a right-angle plug (I love r-angle plugs and wish more electronics used them). The surge protector can also be mounted which is a nice option; mounting would place the USB ports to the top. The unit correctly has 3-prong outlets facing outward and provides 2 outlets spaced for oversized elements, one of which I am using for a 2-prong, side-facing oversized plug. There is still a good amount of space for me to plug in another oversized element in the neighboring outlets.For all of this I would give it 5 stars, however, due to the difficulty I had getting plugs into 1 side of the power strip, I am deducting 1 star. It took quite a bit of effort to open/move the plastic protector and I almost gave up but was eventually able to slide the internal protector over.The price was great, I like the quality and overall design of this strip, and am very satisfied with my purchase.

The whole reason I bought this item was because it had USB ports to charge my devices. But none of the USB ports work. Tried several different cables and several different devices in all the ports but none would work. I like the configuration of the outlets but it does me no good if the USB ports don't work. It's not worth the hassle or cost of return shipping to send it back for refund. Maybe they'll see this review and send me one that works. If so I'll update to 5 stars. Like I said I like the lay out but if it doesn't work then what good is it?Update:Bestek saw my review and sent me another one free of charge. Works great. Must have gotten a lemon. Great service great product! Thanks Bestek!