HANYCONY 8-Outlet Surge Protector with USB Ports

This is a well built, attractive power strip. The top, widely spaced outlets address and accommodate the multiple transformers that are the modern way of powering our accessories. The top outlets are smartly placed so the wire tails coming off the transformers do not interfere with neighboring outlets. Having additional outlets placed on the sides of the box proved to be very handy for non-transformer ac plugs. The USB outlets (4) are very convenient although I must say that a modern day power strip is not to be taken seriously if it did not have them. The square footprint breaks away from the typical foot long / 3″ wide design but it works for my specific situation that I have right now. I would like to see them offer another model which addresses the foot long / 3″ wide footprint; I am confident it would be the same high quality build and fit. I welcome the cloth braided cord which is easy to straighten out so it lays neatly against the wall behind furnishings. I detest using a vinyl power cord (haven’t experienced plain rubber used in years) that has been wrapped up so tightly for shipping that it will not lay correctly on the floor. I mean, we buy extension cords and power strips to install our electronics in a neat manner, right? There is not a cord used in my house (TV, radio, lamp, Alexa, coffee pot, toaster, Bullet etc.) that is installed all curled up. I straighten each one before installing with a heat gun. I place as much of the coiled up cord in a large metal saucepan and use my heat gun to relax the cord and straighten it out (the metal pan contains the heat but prevents hot spots while warming the cord). I find if the product has gone through cost cutting via the bean counters of the manufacturer, the more likely the power cord suffers and ends up being cheap, stiff, vinyl. Here however the manufacturer realizes that the cord is an important element in the overall design and uses cloth covered braid. The internal wire insulation is of course some sort of vinyl / rubber blend to meet safety standards I am sure but it is flexible and can almost be entirely straightened out without warming. I have braided, cloth covered cords that are round and also flat as in this power strip. Either one works well but I prefer the round style which lays neater and coils better. This brings me to my one nit-pick. Even though my 5 star rating does not reveal it, I do not feel that my nit-pick should prevent someone from buying this otherwise well designed extension power strip. My nit-pic is about the power plug that goes into the wall outlet. It is the flat type (good) which hugs the wall enabling you to have that dresser tight up against the wall while avoiding any damage to the cord if a traditional “straight” plug was implemented. On this particular flat plug, the braided power cord comes down off the bottom of the plug at an angle and not straight down. It is angled to the right which is great if your extension box is to be placed to the right of the outlet but not so good if the box is placed to the left of the outlet. Having a flat type braided cord instead of a round braided cord, it presents a kink in the wire @ the plug location. It would be a welcomed improvement if the braided power cord came straight down from the plug and if they used a round versus flat braided cord. Hey! Not a big deal to most people but this is a review, right? So, there you have it. For most people, an extension cord is “just an extension cord – get over it”. But for those (like you reading this right now) are interested in knowing how a product is designed and performs, I hope I have described it to your satisfaction.

Put this on my standing adjustable desk, the cord is long enough to allow me to adjust the desk without issue. Plenty of options to power everything I need for the desk. Delivers on everything I needed.

Lots of plugs, a few usb plugs, cloth cord is nice and sturdy, wall plug doesnt come out far from the wall

Great serge protector neat, compact, well made, like that it stands up on kitchen counter out of the way compared to other long serge protectors having a short cable. Plus having regular USB ports and the newer USBC ports to accommodate newer phones avoiding the hassle of buying more chargers. Out of the way. Convenient especially when using more then one appliance at a time and not enough outlets. Only drawback, USB Micro port is hard to insert cable. Made to fit half way. Make sure to turn on after plugging in green light will appear. Excellent value. 5ft cord makes it easy to use anywhere. Keep mine on kitchen counter. Only complaint, too many cables and wires to deal with phones, lights, computers,printers, appliances. This is definitely a handy tool to have around and a keeper.

Love the design and layout of this product. It’s small, but can easily host many devices at once with the well thought out layout of plugs. The USB at the front are great for charging many small things. Size is great for travel. High quality construction with braided cable and elegant white design. I use many around the house!