Travel Adapter Reviews

This EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter is one of the newer models of power adapters that is a little bigger than a palm and has several adapters in one. Using small push-pieces in the brick, this model has four different adapters that work with a majority of the plugs in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the US, Canada, and more.

You can also plug nearly every other kind of plug into the brick as well, and there are several USB ports along the side of the brick, meaning you can plug up to five devices at the same time; or three depending on the style that you get.

The brick is pretty strong and has some rubber lining that protects it, which can be pretty useful if you fumble with things easily or have it rolling losing in a bag or purse.

You might not want to use the free charging cable that it can come with (depending on the style you choose) since it is a little flimsy and does not seem to charge as fast as other cables, but you can easily just use it as a backup if you lost your own cable.

The main styles that you can get this in are black with some grey, back with a rose gold front, black with a white back, and black with some grey and white accents (the model with only 2 USB ports).

If you do not do that much traveling or mainly go to countries in Europe like Spain, Iceland, France, Germany, and Italy, then you may want to take a look at this European Travel Plug Adapter since it is one of the most affordable and reliable out there.

It can only be plugged into the outlets that have the round prones, but it is small enough that it only needs a single outlet and does not have a plastic piece that blocks the other plug, meaning you can still have a device plugged in above or below the adapter; like a hotel clock or coffee pot.

The adapter is white and gray, and it has one US power outlet along with two USB ports below it. It also has an LED light indicator between the USB ports to let you know if there is any power going to the adapter or not. You can also get this model in a similar style but with a USB a-port and a USB c-port instead of the two a-ports.

Surprisingly, this is one of the few older models that does not get hot when you are using it to power all three devices, but just make sure you are careful of the voltage since it might affect how fast your devices charge.

This Glamfields Travel Adapter is another brick that has the same number of adapters and plugs, but the USB ports and the type-c port are all on the bottom instead of separated around the sides of it.

This one does cost a little more than some of the others, but it is one of the longest-lasting and most durable models out now, making it one of your best options if you travel frequently or want an adapter that will last for years and can be used nearly everywhere.

Unlike some of the other bricks, you will probably notice that the sliding pieces for the plugs are a little stiffer. This helps to keep the plugs safe from falling out and getting damaged, especially if it is dropped.

There are fewer USB ports in this model than there are in the last one, but they all charge quickly and easily, even if all of them and the type-c port are being used all at the same time.

This model does not come with any extra pieces or cables and can only come in black, but this does have an LED light indicator that lets you know if the adapter has any power to it, like the first product.

Like the last two models, this Power Plug Adapter - SublimeWare is another all-in-one adapter that has plugs that can be used in most European or Asian countries along with plugs in North America and Australia.

Unlike the other models, there are two regular USB ports and two smart ones for fast-charging along with the main power outlet that can be used with plugs from the same areas that the adapter can be plugged into.

Besides that, this is also one of the few models that you can get in several colors including white, chrome, sand-black, sand-grey, sand-red, and blue. You can also get it in a two-pack (only in sand-grey or white) or with a type-c port (only white).

The thing that you might like best about this model is that it is one of the lightest ones out there; most of the brick adapters are pretty heavy.

Thankfully, because it is so light, you will not have to deal with the adapter falling out as much if at all if it is a little loose in the wall outlet.

This World Travel Adapter Kit by Ceptics is one of the more expensive options, but it is also one of the few old adapter models that have as many connections as it does.

Unlike the first product, which was also an older model, this one has attachments that you can use to fit the outlet that you are about to use. It can have seven attachments, and you can get them separate from the adapter in case you ever lose them or they get damaged.

You can also get the brick version, too, but that style only has one outlet and two USB ports. If you want an adapter with more ports, though, you might prefer the older model since it has two outlets and two USB ports.

The older version is a little more durable than the newer ones, and it comes with a carrying case that you can use to store the attachments so that they do not get lost or damaged. Still, both charge pretty quickly, even if you are using all the power ports at the same time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do Power Adapters Need Attachments to Be Used?

The answer can vary since some country's power outlets use a different voltage amount than others.

You can get a voltage converter that changes the power to fit your adapter better so that you do not possibly ruin your adapter or the devices you are going to use with it.

Are Voltage Converters More Expensive?

Luckily, they are pretty easy to find and are around the same price as the adapters. There are some power adapters that have built-in voltage converters too, but these can be harder to find and are usually less powerful and are sometimes more expensive than an adapter and a converter by themselves.