AnkerDirect via Amazon has Anker 30W Multi Plug 3-Port AC / USB Outlet Extender w/ USB C PD (A9232121) on sale for $15.99 when you apply promo code ANKER9232S during checkout. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener for sharing this deal.
About this item:
Power up to 6 devices from any wall outlet thanks to PowerExtend's 3 AC outlets, 2 USB-A ports, and 1 USB-C port
The 30W USB-C port is equipped with Power Delivery to charge phones, tablets, and even some laptops
PowerExtend measures less than 2 ½ cubic inches and plugs straight into the wall
At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $14 lower (46.7% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $29.99. -SaltyOne
About this Store:
Seller AnkerDirect is rated 99% Positive from over 1mil lifetime ratings.
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
This collaborative space allows users to contribute additional information, tips, and insights to enhance the original deal post. Feel free to share your knowledge and help fellow shoppers make informed decisions.
AnkerDirect via Amazon has Anker 30W Multi Plug 3-Port AC / USB Outlet Extender w/ USB C PD (A9232121) on sale for $15.99 when you apply promo code ANKER9232S during checkout. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener for sharing this deal.
About this item:
Power up to 6 devices from any wall outlet thanks to PowerExtend's 3 AC outlets, 2 USB-A ports, and 1 USB-C port
The 30W USB-C port is equipped with Power Delivery to charge phones, tablets, and even some laptops
PowerExtend measures less than 2 ½ cubic inches and plugs straight into the wall
At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $14 lower (46.7% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $29.99. -SaltyOne
About this Store:
Seller AnkerDirect is rated 99% Positive from over 1mil lifetime ratings.
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
Model: Anker Electrical Outlet Extender with 30W USB C Charger , Multi Plug Outlet with 3 USB Ports and 3-Outlet Extender,Power Delivery High-Speed Charging for iPhone 13/13 Pro/12, Cruise Ship, Home, Office
Deal HistoryÂ
Deal History includes data from multiple reputable stores, such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. The lowest price among stores for a given day is selected as the "Sale Price".
Sale Price does not include sale prices at Amazon unless a deal was posted by a community member.
Very nice to see Anker having migrated to a direct plug and dropped the 18 gauge extension cord (dressed up as a heavy duty power cable).
I'd presume that this product should be listed under UL 498A Current Tap (see Anker's listing here[certipedia.com]). Allow me to link to a completely random, comparable product[amazon.com] I do not personally recommend but which indicates this UL 498A listing's applicability to this product form factor. Most any basic one to many AC outlet adapter without a cord would fall under this UL standard, as these random Home Depot[homedepot.com] and Amazon[amazon.com] listings illustrate.
Forgive slickdeals current problem with quoting. I'd update the earlier thread for an attempt at clarification but I don't wan to risk breaking the original post. Allow me to clarify one of my statements here:
I'd presume that this product should be listed under UL 498A Current Tap (see Anker's listing here). However, the Anker adapter fails to carry a listing under UL 498A.
I cannot recommend an AC adapter which fails to list under the appropriate UL listings.
Anyone shopping for meaningful alternatives could consider the following examples:
CyberPower has a 3 outlet AC power strip model GC306UCHD with USB A and 15W USB-C cyberpowersystems.com[/url]] you can find at Home Depot for around $13(!). Unlike most every Anker power strip, the Cyber Power product is listed through ETL intertekconnect.com[/url]] as a power strip and surge protector.
You can also find a comparable form factor from Amazon and historically at a per unit price as low as $7 per cube if you were willing to buy a 4- or 6-pack (1-pack ASIN B082Q1LC55, 4-pack ASIN B082Q26YYT; 6-pack ASIN B082Q26GGD). As a bonus, the Amazon product has 4 USB ports, a heavier gauge extension cord (14 gauge), and has surge protection. In addition, the Amazon product has both of the appropriate/expected UL certifications (UL 1363 for relocatable taps - since the cord and receptacles are NOT molded together - and UL 1449 for surge protective devices) UL Product IQ[/url]].
Good luck!
Jon
69 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
So if u have 3 usb devices plugged, that means each will get 10W?
You're actually completely at the mercy of the charger and how it negotiates / handshakes with each attached device. The fine print on the three USB ports on this device is that they share a total output of 30W,
So any single USB device might charge at up to 12W via USB-A or 30W via USB-C, but connecting even two USB devices at once is a severe restriction. At the same time, if slow charging is what you're seeking you're at the mercy of this device to decide how it apportions power. One of the options with three devices connected may well be to limit one or more ports to 6W or less(!).
TLDR: Buy another USB charger which can consistently deliver the power level you seek (either high power fast charging or slow/overnight charging).
Good luck!
Jon
Last edited by The_Love_Spud September 26, 2022 at 02:45 PM.
So if u have 3 usb devices plugged, that means each will get 10W?
If you're charging via the 30W PD port, you'll need to use the plug ports on the sides for powering the additional devices (so you'll need a charging brick for each additional phone, for example). Can't use 30W PD and the lower powered USB at the same time since USB output is called at 30W.
1.4 is for what most people would recognize as a power strip (a cord connected to a bank of outlets in a strip or brick). This device s neither listed under UL 1363 (see the earlier link) nor should it be as it is clearly not a power strip.
1.5 is for something I haven't seen in a long time since most travel adapters these days are passive (possible in large part because most power transformers have become worldwide capable). This device is clearly not a 240VAC to 120VAC travel adapter.
What was really annoying with the corded version of this device was that Anker was getting those listed under UL 817 (extension cord) and not UL 1363 (relocatable taps). UL 817 would normally be restricted to cords with a molded in connector (like an orange garage cable, or the typical white/brown lamp extension cord you might use behind a sofa with 3 outlets at the end). https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Ma...sion-Cords
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank The_Love_Spud
Quote
from gallymimus
:
Anyone can look up ul listings if they care to.
You're absolutely right, though the multiple listing companies out there can make the process a challenge. There really are three steps to this process:
First: does the product claim third party listing?
This would be through UL, ETL/Intertek, TUV, or any other number of listings companies. Note that proper labeling is normally required, which Anker typically fails... likely for the reasons to come.
(Proper labeling is typically seen as those holographic metal foil labels or an integral part of the injection molding to indicate a listing certificate number and/or the appropriate standards)
Second: does the third party agency confirm the listing?
In this case, yes! (See my link to TUV in an earlier post)
Third: do the listings apply to the product in question?
Here is where Anker power products fail most consistently. Here the appropriate standard would be under UL 498A which the Anker product lacks. This should not only make their various protection claims suspect, but should erode trust in their power products overall.
I have this exact model except the difference is it's attached to a 3 foot long cord. So it's interesting to see one that just plugs directly into the wall
If yours have a 3 foot long chord, then can't say "exact model," just saying. Lol.
I've got one of these with a 3 foot cord. It looks cool with nothing hooked up, but actually attaching cords turns it into a hot ugly mess that doesn't stay put well since it doesn't have the weight or surface area of a traditional bar outlet.</p>
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank The_Love_Spud
Anyone shopping for meaningful alternatives could consider the following examples:
CyberPower has a 3 outlet AC power strip model GC306UCHD with USB A and 15W USB-C [cyberpowersystems.com[cyberpowersystems.com]] you can find at Home Depot for around $13(!). Unlike most every Anker power strip, the Cyber Power product is listed through ETL [intertekconnect.com[intertekconnect.com]] as a power strip and surge protector.
You can also find a comparable form factor from Amazon and historically at a per unit price as low as $7 per cube if you were willing to buy a 4- or 6-pack (1-pack ASIN B082Q1LC55, 4-pack ASIN B082Q26YYT; 6-pack ASIN B082Q26GGD). As a bonus, the Amazon product has 4 USB ports, a heavier gauge extension cord (14 gauge), and has surge protection. In addition, the Amazon product has both of the appropriate/expected UL certifications (UL 1363 for relocatable taps - since the cord and receptacles are NOT molded together - and UL 1449 for surge protective devices) [UL Product IQ[ulprospector.com]].
Good luck!
Jon
4
3
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Forgive slickdeals current problem with quoting. I'd update the earlier thread for an attempt at clarification but I don't wan to risk breaking the original post. Allow me to clarify one of my statements here:
I'd presume that this product should be listed under UL 498A Current Tap (see Anker's listing here). However, the Anker adapter fails to carry a listing under UL 498A.
I cannot recommend an AC adapter which fails to list under the appropriate UL listings.
Good luck!
Jon
All products without a proper certificate should be banned for safety.
Leave a Comment
Top Comments
I'd presume that this product should be listed under UL 498A Current Tap (see Anker's listing here [certipedia.com]). Allow me to link to a completely random, comparable product [amazon.com] I do not personally recommend but which indicates this UL 498A listing's applicability to this product form factor. Most any basic one to many AC outlet adapter without a cord would fall under this UL standard, as these random Home Depot [homedepot.com] and Amazon [amazon.com] listings illustrate.
Good luck!
Jon
I'd presume that this product should be listed under UL 498A Current Tap (see Anker's listing here). However, the Anker adapter fails to carry a listing under UL 498A.
I cannot recommend an AC adapter which fails to list under the appropriate UL listings.
Good luck!
Jon
CyberPower has a 3 outlet AC power strip model GC306UCHD with USB A and 15W USB-C cyberpowersystems.com[/url]] you can find at Home Depot for around $13(!). Unlike most every Anker power strip, the Cyber Power product is listed through ETL intertekconnect.com[/url]] as a power strip and surge protector.
You can also find a comparable form factor from Amazon and historically at a per unit price as low as $7 per cube if you were willing to buy a 4- or 6-pack (1-pack ASIN B082Q1LC55, 4-pack ASIN B082Q26YYT; 6-pack ASIN B082Q26GGD). As a bonus, the Amazon product has 4 USB ports, a heavier gauge extension cord (14 gauge), and has surge protection. In addition, the Amazon product has both of the appropriate/expected UL certifications (UL 1363 for relocatable taps - since the cord and receptacles are NOT molded together - and UL 1449 for surge protective devices) UL Product IQ[/url]].
Good luck!
Jon
69 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
So any single USB device might charge at up to 12W via USB-A or 30W via USB-C, but connecting even two USB devices at once is a severe restriction. At the same time, if slow charging is what you're seeking you're at the mercy of this device to decide how it apportions power. One of the options with three devices connected may well be to limit one or more ports to 6W or less(!).
TLDR: Buy another USB charger which can consistently deliver the power level you seek (either high power fast charging or slow/overnight charging).
Good luck!
Jon
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
1.5 is for something I haven't seen in a long time since most travel adapters these days are passive (possible in large part because most power transformers have become worldwide capable). This device is clearly not a 240VAC to 120VAC travel adapter.
What was really annoying with the corded version of this device was that Anker was getting those listed under UL 817 (extension cord) and not UL 1363 (relocatable taps). UL 817 would normally be restricted to cords with a molded in connector (like an orange garage cable, or the typical white/brown lamp extension cord you might use behind a sofa with 3 outlets at the end). https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Ma...sion-Cords
Good luck!
Jon
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank The_Love_Spud
First: does the product claim third party listing?
This would be through UL, ETL/Intertek, TUV, or any other number of listings companies. Note that proper labeling is normally required, which Anker typically fails... likely for the reasons to come.
(Proper labeling is typically seen as those holographic metal foil labels or an integral part of the injection molding to indicate a listing certificate number and/or the appropriate standards)
Second: does the third party agency confirm the listing?
In this case, yes! (See my link to TUV in an earlier post)
Third: do the listings apply to the product in question?
Here is where Anker power products fail most consistently. Here the appropriate standard would be under UL 498A which the Anker product lacks. This should not only make their various protection claims suspect, but should erode trust in their power products overall.
Good luck!
Jon
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank The_Love_Spud
CyberPower has a 3 outlet AC power strip model GC306UCHD with USB A and 15W USB-C [cyberpowersystems.com [cyberpowersystems.com]] you can find at Home Depot for around $13(!). Unlike most every Anker power strip, the Cyber Power product is listed through ETL [intertekconnect.com [intertekconnect.com]] as a power strip and surge protector.
You can also find a comparable form factor from Amazon and historically at a per unit price as low as $7 per cube if you were willing to buy a 4- or 6-pack (1-pack ASIN B082Q1LC55, 4-pack ASIN B082Q26YYT; 6-pack ASIN B082Q26GGD). As a bonus, the Amazon product has 4 USB ports, a heavier gauge extension cord (14 gauge), and has surge protection. In addition, the Amazon product has both of the appropriate/expected UL certifications (UL 1363 for relocatable taps - since the cord and receptacles are NOT molded together - and UL 1449 for surge protective devices) [UL Product IQ [ulprospector.com]].
Good luck!
Jon
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
I'd presume that this product should be listed under UL 498A Current Tap (see Anker's listing here). However, the Anker adapter fails to carry a listing under UL 498A.
I cannot recommend an AC adapter which fails to list under the appropriate UL listings.
Good luck!
Jon
Leave a Comment