Too Many Gadgets, Not Enough Outlets? This $8 Surge Protector Is the Solution

Did you get a new TV? Maybe a shiny new laptop or tablet? Make sure you treat your electronics right. That includes protection against sudden power loss due to power surges. For a limited time, you can save big on this multi-purpose surge protector that expands one outlet to nine plug-in locations.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

This best-selling gadget is almost 60% off, matching its lowest price ever. More than 10,000 of these surge protectors have been sold in the past month, so many other shoppers are finding them useful. There are plenty of power strips similar to this one, but you won’t find many for this low price.

What do I need this for? 🤔

The Addtam surge protector offers a whopping nine ports — five AC outlets, three USB-A ports, and one USB-C port — for charging your gadgets. The four USB ports support a combined 4.5 amps, so while you can’t fast-charge this gadget, it still helps you charge multiple devices at once.

Surge protectors and multi-socket plugs are important for another reason: They protect your devices from unexpected power surges, such as during a storm. Computers, TVs, gaming consoles, and other devices can be damaged by excessive voltage. Rather than risk having your expensive purchase go off the rails the first time you hear thunder, make sure you have a surge protector between it and the plug.

What reviewers say 💬

This device has a lot of fans as it has over 40,000 five-star reviews.

Pros 👍

Fans say it’s a really handy space-saver. “This product really tidied up the look of my outlets, the design is so clever,” one enthusiastic reviewer shared. “I especially like that it has a built-in USB-C port for charging my newer devices, as well as the older, more traditional USB-A ports. The angled AC outlets on both sides are a brilliant idea, and the unit feels pretty secure when plugged into the wall. I’ll be buying another one for another area of ​​my apartment immediately!”

“This product is very useful,” wrote another fan. “It works best if you have the space for the socket accessory as it is large, however it solves many of the limitations you can have with regular sockets. I recommend it 100% and would definitely buy it again without hesitation. Excellent product.”

Another user had a lot to say about the device’s design. “This is a fantastic solution to the age-old problem of not having enough power outlets. It’s better than the traditional solution, a power strip, which has to sit on the floor and get in the way, and is unsightly,” he said.

Disadvantages 👎

Some buyers have expressed concerns about the Addtam’s build quality. “Unplugging things from it usually disconnects the device itself, if you have to pull it out at all, and the overall lightness and feel make me assume the electronics inside aren’t the most durable.”

Both outlets will be covered when this device is plugged in, warns another user — but considering what you get in return, that’s not the worst thing.

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The reviews cited above reflect the latest versions at the time of publication.

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