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Oct 20, 2023 3:11 AM

Addtam Universal Travel Adapter Power Strip (2x AC, 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C PD 20W)

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ADDTAM US via Amazon has Addtam Universal Travel Adapter Power Strip (AD2W4L) on sale for $9.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ or $35+ orders (minimum requirement varies by location).

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About this product:
  • For use in more than 150 countries, including US/EU/AU/UK via four included plugs
  • Ports:
    • 2x AC outlets
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 1x USB Type-C PD 20W
  • Charges at 20W via the USB-C port, 18W via the USB-A port, or a combined 15.5W for both at the same time.
  • Only compatible for 110V to 250V wide voltage devices. This power strip does not convert voltages.

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    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 65 customer reviews.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

ADDTAM US via Amazon has Addtam Universal Travel Adapter Power Strip (AD2W4L) on sale for $9.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ or $35+ orders (minimum requirement varies by location).

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • For use in more than 150 countries, including US/EU/AU/UK via four included plugs
  • Ports:
    • 2x AC outlets
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 1x USB Type-C PD 20W
  • Charges at 20W via the USB-C port, 18W via the USB-A port, or a combined 15.5W for both at the same time.
  • Only compatible for 110V to 250V wide voltage devices. This power strip does not convert voltages.

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 65 customer reviews.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

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Oct 24, 2023 8:29 PM
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aabbccbbaaOct 24, 2023 8:29 PM
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Quote from Ajax77 View quoted comment :
No info on the amp rating. I have a tavel (dual voltage) hair dryer, which I'm sure can't be used with this adapter. Also, I don't trust those usb ports. I think I would better bring a simpler cube adapter and plug phon chargers or anything else from there.
This is basically a plug adapter, it does not convert voltage at the sockets. Since your travel hair dryer is dual voltage, it should work with this. Just make sure you set it to the right voltage. From the product description:

Compatible with 100~250V worldwide voltage. It is not only a power strip for most of home appliances, but also can be used as a travel adapter.

✈️【NOT A VOLTAGE CONVERTER】- As a travel adapter, this power adapter is only compatible with 110V to 250V wide voltage device. Your straightener, electric toothbrush or razor MUST support 110V-240V Dual Voltage, otherwise you may need a power voltage converter
Oct 24, 2023 8:34 PM
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aabbccbbaaOct 24, 2023 8:34 PM
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Quote from sctrojan26 View quoted comment :
It shows a picture of a hair dryer and has an X through it. Likely will not work.
That photo with the X's is just a warning that this adapter doesn't convert AC voltages. Yes, it's confusing how they've chosen to illustrate this. In the description there's the same photo with the following text:

NOT A Voltage Conventer
Please make sure your devices to support 100V-250V Dual Voltage; Especially hair dryer, curling iron, straightener, electric razor, etc
Oct 24, 2023 8:38 PM
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Ajax77Oct 24, 2023 8:38 PM
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Quote from aabbccbbaa View quoted comment :
This is basically a plug adapter, it does not convert voltage at the sockets. Since your travel hair dryer is dual voltage, it should work with this. Just make sure you set it to the right voltage. From the product description:

Compatible with 100~250V worldwide voltage. It is not only a power strip for most of home appliances, but also can be used as a travel adapter.

✈️【NOT A VOLTAGE CONVERTER】- As a travel adapter, this power adapter is only compatible with 110V to 250V wide voltage device. Your straightener, electric toothbrush or razor MUST support 110V-240V Dual Voltage, otherwise you may need a power voltage converter
Sorry, but not everything is about voltage. Amp rating is very relevant when plugging high current devices such as a hair dryer. If this device doesn't state an amp rating and being so inexpensive, I'm pretty sure it'll be a hazard to plug a hair dryer.
Oct 24, 2023 9:03 PM
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TenseSoda295Oct 24, 2023 9:03 PM
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Quote from bonuscow View quoted comment :
they really promoting this as good for cruises but cruises prohibit power strips on board???
This one is fine for cruising. You are uninformed!
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Oct 25, 2023 1:38 AM
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MozartAOct 25, 2023 1:38 AM
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Quote from TenseSoda295 View quoted comment :
This one is fine for cruising. You are uninformed!
In multiple websites/Cruise's own website, looks like neither surge protector NOR extension cord/Power Strip is allowed. Clearly this one is a Power Strip/extension cord.
A quick search found these websites
https://lifewellcruised.com/thing...uise-ship/
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/fa...ard-policy
https://disneycruise.disney.go.co...ted-items/ (prohibited extension cords, power strips, and surge protectors)

To be sure it is safe to use in most cruises, may want to get non-surge protected power bar with NO extension cord instead.
Oct 25, 2023 1:57 AM
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bonuscowOct 25, 2023 1:57 AM
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Quote from TenseSoda295 View quoted comment :
This one is fine for cruising. You are uninformed!
this one has a wire. royal carribean does not allow any extension/strips with a cable due to a potential fire hazard due to inadequate wire gauge on some extension cords. even if this particular product has adequate wire gauge, they will still confiscate!

you are not informed!
Oct 25, 2023 8:14 PM
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EarthwormjimOct 25, 2023 8:14 PM
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Quote from Ajax77 View quoted comment :
Sorry, but not everything is about voltage. Amp rating is very relevant when plugging high current devices such as a hair dryer. If this device doesn't state an amp rating and being so inexpensive, I'm pretty sure it'll be a hazard to plug a hair dryer.
I was curious so I opened the adapter up when it arrived. Looks to have 16AWG wiring. 16AWG could easily handle the 12-15A that a blow dryer will draw. The wiring is not going to catch on fire, but it might get warm to the touch, and I wouldn't use it to power something drawing 12A indefinitely based on it being 16AWG.

If you want to be precautious, the IEC C14 input socket it uses for the adapters is only rated for 10A, that's what I would use as the limit for continuous use.


A blow dryer, or really any high current device is a really weird use case though for a travel adapter like this in my view. Blow dryers are almost always single voltage range devices, that's why they're almost always provided, so you're not going to be plugging your NA blow dryer into a European outlet, or vice verse. Most high current devices are quite large too, so you wouldn't be traveling with them.

Honestly, people worrying about a really strange edge case for a travel device is rather overblown. This is for travel use, not to simultaneously charge your phone, use your hair dryer and coffee maker from the same outlet.

The USB power supply looks fine too. Plenty of creepage spacing from the AC side, 105C rated capacitors, and a UL approved 2A fast blow fuse for the USB power supply.

There's adequate strain relief on the AC power cord too.


It's a cheap design, but looks adequate if you stick to a reasonable use case and aren't trying to use this to power a welder.
Last edited by Earthwormjim October 31, 2023 at 06:54 PM.
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Oct 25, 2023 9:21 PM
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techie333Oct 25, 2023 9:21 PM
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Quote from Earthwormjim View quoted comment :
I was curious so I opened the adapter up when it arrived. Looks to have 16AWG wiring. 16AWG could easily handle the 12-15A that a blow dryer will draw. The wiring is not going to catch on fire, but it might get warm to the touch, and I wouldn't use it to power something drawing 12A indefinitely based on it being 16AWG.

If you want to be precarious, the IEC C14 input socket it uses for the adapters is only rated for 10A, that's what I would use as the limit for continuous use.


A blow dryer, or really any high current device is a really weird use case though for a travel adapter like this in my view. Blow dryers are almost always single voltage range devices, that's why they're almost always provided, so you're not going to be plugging your NA blow dryer into a European outlet, or vice verse. Most high current devices are quite large too, so you wouldn't be traveling with them.

Honestly, people worrying about a really strange edge case for a travel device is rather overblown. This is for travel use, not to simultaneously charge your phone, use your hair dryer and coffee maker from the same outlet.

The USB power supply looks fine too. Plenty of creepage spacing from the AC side, 105C rated capacitors, and a UL approved 2A fast blow fuse for the USB power supply.

There's adequate strain relief on the AC power cord too.


It's a cheap design, but looks adequate if you stick to a reasonable use case and aren't trying to use this to power a welder.
Thanks, was on fence for keeping or returning but will keep
Oct 27, 2023 2:43 AM
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BloodOrangeOct 27, 2023 2:43 AM
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Quote from RikiI View quoted comment :
Anyone speak to the brand reputation?
It only has 70 ratings, so it's not tried and tested.

When I got this it did not withstand voltage fluctuating overseas.

You could hear it buzzing!
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Oct 30, 2023 2:44 PM
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Oct 30, 2023 2:44 PM
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I decided to return this... it's so heavy, not good for travel at all.
Last edited by Lantean October 30, 2023 at 08:53 AM.
Oct 31, 2023 7:28 PM
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RedFaOct 31, 2023 7:28 PM
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Fire hazard
Oct 31, 2023 9:23 PM
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11AOct 31, 2023 9:23 PM
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My wife bought this a couple weeks ago. It's going back. Whoever designed this never travels. As compared to other travel adapters:
- really bulky and really heavy
- only plugs into grounded plugs
- only takes US plugs (not anything-to-anything, unlike most other travel adapters)
- the built in charger is low Wattage. As far as I'm concerned, it only adds to weight. I would never want to charge my devices extremely slowly, especially not when I have only 30 minutes while changing flights. Unfortunately, most travel adapters nowadays have a low-Wattage built-in charger.

POS in my opinion.

Cheap? Nah. The biggest cost of a travel adapter is measured in grams, not in dollars.

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