Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Product review: Rocketek 2 Outlet Surge Protector with 6 USB Charging Ports


Rocketek charging stations has 2 well spaced out AC outlets and 6 USB ports. The two AC outlets are set apart far enough that I can plug in two Eneloop chargers next to each other (see video). I like this power strip but would have found it even more useful if it had three or more AC outlets. I am always running short on my power strips.

The power strip measures 10.5" x 2.75" x 1.25" and has a 52" cord.

I tested the 6 USB outlets using a current monitor with my Android phone and iPad Mini. I ran my tests with each devices on every port while it was the only one charging, as well while the charger was charging four tablets and two phones. In my tests I always start at the same level of charge for the devices, running the same applications, and using the same cables. This allows me to compare results in a fair way. The Rocketek charged both of my devices at the optimal charge level on every port. I am including details below for those who like to see the technical details.

➨ Test results
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✔ Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phone (the only device charging)
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Port 1: 1.03A/5.25V
Port 2: 1.03A/5.18V
Port 3: 1.04A/5.18V
Port 4: 1.02A/5.16V
Port 5: 1.03A/5.15V
Port 6: 1.04A/5.18V
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✔ Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phone (with 6 other devices charging)
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1.03A/5.15V

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✔ iPad Mini (the only device charging)
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Port 1: 1.61A/5.11V
Port 2: 1.60A/5.11V
Port 3: 1.55A/5.12V
Port 4: 1.52A/5.12V
Port 5: 1.54A/5.12V
Port 6: 1.55A/5.12V
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✔ iPad Mini (with 6 other devices charging)
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1.40A/5.11V
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I like this power strip - well spaced out outlets and lots of USB ports.

The only negative I can say that the packaging is mostly in Chinese. For example, I could not read any information about surge protection. The information on the box was the only documentation included in the package.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


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