Review: Anker PowerStrip 2 with 2 USB Ports

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The Anker PowerStrip 2 with 2 USB Ports is one of Anker’s latest power strip releases. Although this power strip only has 2 outlets it comes with 2 Power IQ USB Ports making it the perfect travel power strip. It not only gives you two electrical outlets on a 5 foot extension cord it gives you two USB ports to charge your devices!

Anker PowerStrip 2 with 2 USB Ports – Features

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Features taken directly from the amazon sales page.

• • One for all: equipped with 2 AC outlets and 2 poweriq-enabled USB charging ports to charge up to 4 devices simultaneously.
  • Advanced charging technology: delivers an optimized charge to 2 USB devices using Anker world-renowned PowerIQ charging technology.
  • Space-saving and portable: power strip 2 has a compact square design, with a slimmer Plug than other power strips for maximum space-saving at home or in your travel bag. Superior safety: A thick rubber-coated power cable, fire-retardant casing, and an internal safety shutter ensure peace of mind for you and your family.
  • What you get: power strip 2, welcome Guide, our worry-free 18-month , and friendly customer service.

Anker PowerStrip 2 with 2 USB Ports – The Review

In July 2019 Anker held another one of their “We Love Testing” contests and was one of the winners. As a winner, I’m required to test and write an honest review of the Anker PowerStrip with 2 USB Ports.

The PowerStrip 2 with 2 USB Ports comes in Anker’s standard blue and white box. The contents are securely packaged with the top of the power strip visible inside a plastic bag. The accessories are in hidden away in different compartments in the box.

First  Impressions

After pulling the power strip from the box, I was instantly impressed with quality and design of the unit. The power cord is five feet long and thick. Both ends are protected so you don’t have to worry about the live of the unit failing because of cord bending to many times. It comes in matte white with the Anker logo in gray and small blue status LED on top. On the front side of the power strip the IQ USB ports can be found and are blue. On each side there is a single 3 prong outlet. On the bottom is a non-slip rubber ring that is designed to keep the power strip in place.

Testing

Testing a power strip is an easy process. For the testing I powered two laptops, and charged my phone and old iPad gen 2 at the same time. I also tested the USB ports by charging, headphones, my Samsung Galaxy Note 8, I even plugged in my wireless charging cradle, power banks, charged my camera batteries, and a USB fan.

The USB ports work great. They aren’t the fastest charging ports but they will still charge my phone in less than 2 hours (1 hour 40 minutes for 35% to 100%). But if I start charging on the second port the charge time increases.

When using the electrical outlets and USB ports at the same work well together. I didn’t notice a slow down in the charging. I also found the strip doesn’t heat up. It gets a little warm but that’s normal for electronics.

Final Thoughts

I’ve only been using the PowerStrip 2 with 2 USB Ports for over a week but so for I love and can see  the possibilities and have the chance to get rid of some travel gear. Although I still have to carry power cords for my notebooks, I can now remove my wall chargers (I still have to carry my Power Delivery wall charger for the those days I need quick charge).

I can’t find anything wrong with the power strip and have already figured how I will use this on my next trip. Once I have the time to use this on a trip I will update this review with my uses.

As of now, it will be in my laptop bag and be used when working out of a café or at the library.

If you are in need of a small travel charger and want to take advantage of the quick charge USB ports in your travel gear, the PowerStrip 2 with 2 USB Ports is your go to power strip.

Please Note: Because of its size Anker was not able to add surge protection.