Best Line Conditioners
Automatic voltage regulation for protection against brownouts and overvoltages.---Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR).---Brownout correction.---Overvoltage Correction.---Power Cord.---Status Indicator LEDs.---Surge Protection. Surge energy rating - 680 Joules.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm using this unit between the wall outlet and an old Monster outlet-strip/power-conditioner, running a tube amplifier and some old CD changers."
"Proper research and reading the exact specifications are important to end up using this product for the right application. After some problem solving, I realized that the sensitive electronics needed to be run very close to the 120V specifications."
"Our sound contractor told me we should all be on some kind of power regulator, no matter where we play. Last summer I fried my amp with low, brown power on a circuit that just happened to have an ice maker on it."
"They work well for areas which suffer from power variances."
"Works perfectly keeping voltage up when line is dragged down (voltagewise) by others overuse of limited current capacity."
"I'm using it to power condition a Denon 3910 cd/sacd/dvd player and a Threshold S200 amp, with a passive Creek preamp - this APC sounds as good as my Richard Gray's power conditioner for much much much less than the audiophile gear."
"Both the 110v setting and the 120v setting was cutting the output to 110v and showing an over voltage at the line. I highly recommend you test your voltages and what this box is doing to it at each selection at the back of the unit and make sure you set it to the setting you need."
"What can I say ... so far so good."
Its compact, streamlined design integrates easily into any system, and the included brackets allow you to mount it inconspicuously. Compact chassis design easily attaches to any flat screen television mount or any other remote location; 10 amp rating featuring circuit breaker.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Before I used these, I had a problem where someone kicked out the neutral coming from the generator to our area's distro box, and we ended up getting 300+ volts into our gear, frying a lot of it and costing me $500 to repair."
"We have purchased several of these for connecting video conferencing units and large 46in to 52in LCD monitors."
"This review is to help.This indeed is a good product.One thing to notice is on amazon's picture display is wrong it say's 1800 watt max out put.The two i received had 1200 watt on the unit it self.So that means amazon needs to look into this to make a the proper correction.How ever if need be i would buy agian."
"I love this device it gives me complete piece of mind with my 4K TV and sound bar plugged into it!"
"Bought this for the church sound equipment."
"Does the job well."
"I've had noise issues in two different locations where I play."
"Thunder storms kept knocking out my stereo amplifier, even with what I thought was credible protection in the power strip."
Key Features Tripp Lite's LC1800 Line Conditioner Offers: Brownout and overvoltage protection in a single cost-effective unit Powerful 1440-joule surge suppression rating 6 AC outlets; 6-ft. cord $25,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance coverage for connected equipment 2-year product warranty. It features built-in automatic voltage regulation to protect sensitive equipment from the harmful effects of brownouts and overvoltages, plus a 1440-joule surge suppression rating to protect against catastrophic surge damage. Advanced Automatic Voltage Regulation To protect connected equipment from the harmful effects of voltage fluctuations, the LC1800 features built-in automatic voltage regulation (AVR) with three levels of voltage stabilization to provide a targeted response to overvoltages, undervoltages and severe brownouts. Powerful AC Line Surge Suppression The LC1800 provides 1440 joules of surge suppression to prevent even the strongest surges from damaging your valuable electronics. Tripp Lite Protects and Connects All Your Electronics Tripp Lite manufactures a full line of power protection solutions—UPS systems, power line conditioners, surge suppressors and more—for every application, from the desktop to the datacenter. LC2400 Line Conditioner Advanced automatic voltage regulation (AVR), surge protection and line noise filtering for computers, scientific instrumentation, A/V components and all electronics in a compact tower format. The LC2400 protects sensitive equipment from the harmful effects of brownouts, overvoltages and power surges with built-in AVR plus a 1440-joule surge suppression rating. LCR2400 Line Conditioner Advanced automatic voltage regulation (AVR), surge protection and line noise filtering for computers, scientific instrumentation, A/V components and all electronics in a 3U rackmount format. The LCR2400 protects sensitive equipment from the harmful effects of brownouts, overvoltages and power surges with built-in AVR plus a 1440-joule surge suppression rating. LC1200 Line Conditioner Advanced automatic voltage regulation (AVR), surge protection and line noise filtering for computers, scientific instrumentation, A/V components and all electronics in a compact tower format. The LC1200 protects sensitive equipment from the harmful effects of brownouts, overvoltages and power surges with built-in AVR plus a 1200-joule surge suppression rating. This surge suppressor features a high-impact plastic housing, 3240-joule surge protection rating, 8 outlets with built-in safety covers, gold coaxial surge protection, tel/DSL (RJ11) and tel/Ethernet (RJ45) surge protection, and 10-ft. power cord with right-angle plug. 2 year warranty.Primary InformationPower Device Type : Line Conditioner Voltage Provided : AC 120 V Voltage Required : AC 120 V Load Rating : Individual PC Surge Suppression : Standard Power Device / Form Factor : External Input Connector(s) : 1 x power Output Connector(s) : 6 x power NEMA 5-15 Width : 5.75 Inch Depth : 6.75 Inch Height : 6.75 Inch Service & Support Type : 2 years warranty UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code : 39121610. Protects sensitive electronics, computer accessories and home theater equipment from power-related damage and performance problems.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I really like this unit, which protects a Brother monochrome home laser printer, It is silent until I print a page, at which time there is a low clicking sound as it springs into action to boost the voltage going to the printer."
"Sound quality would begin to degrade and the electric guitar tones especially would suffer, becoming muddy in the mix. I'm now of course powering everything on the same circuit, through the Tripp-Lite and have been delighted to find that the sound quality during those "louder" times has really improved. The loops are sounding clearer and stronger and the guitar tones are full and sitting on top of the mix as they should. Overall, I would suggest a voltage regulator of appropriate capacity to anyone running a live sound system and this particular one seems great so far."
"Helped stabilize the power in my room."
"Living in a city on the east coast I assume I had fairly clean and constant electricity. I was using a surge protector on a regular basis but they do nothing but protect your equipment from a spike. After losing a 36" TV years ago a electrician recommended I get a Tripp. Wife or neighbor plugs in a electric leaf blower --click current drops, unit goes on."
"I bought this to protect my audio video equipment. Of course when the sound and video equipment are running is when the sound is probably more evident and it is being overrun by the equipment it is protecting."
"If you need better protect than your average power strip but don't need battery backup these units are just the thing."
"Looks nicer than i though it would."
"Decided I needed to step up protection after a surge/brownout melted my expensive surge protector and a router."
Best Power Converters
Please don’t use this power converter for supplying power to your hair dryer, hair straightener or curling iron regardless of their wattage. Please don’t use this converter with appliances rated at coltage 220V-240V AC. The original power converter now upgraded with the built-in protection to ensure superior performance and safety. 1 x BESTEK Power Voltage Converter. 1 x EU Cable. 3 x Travel Adapter. [*Note: USB outputs are completely isolated from the AC power to keep your devices safely].
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I ended up ordering the BESTEK Portable power adapter/converter (it does both) after researching other “contenders” for my money. Have multiple outlets, including USB ports for charging a variety of devices so I only have to pack one charger. 4. I’d say that the fan is a strong point in the product, especially if you have multiple devices charging to keep things cool. Soon enough, my family members got over the fan noise and began to appreciate the converter as it kept their devices nicely charged throughout the trip. Its compact size makes it easy to pack, and the extra adapters for different countries are appreciated. It charged 6 devices (cell phones, tablets, and a battery charger) simultaneously without breaking a sweat and never failed throughout the entirety of my trip. I recommend this product if you need a 220V to 110V power converter that can charge multiple devices at the same time."
"Even though those items can accept European or Asian 220 V, they will not be able to plug into many outlets in Europe or Asia because many countries in those continents use circular/cylindrical prongs, rather than the vertical flat prongs used in the U.S. To plug a U.S. electronic device requiring 110 V, you will need a transformer to convert 220 V to 110 V, and you will also need the adapter so the transformer device can plug into the European or Asian cylindrical outlet holes. Then you plug your U.S. device into the transformer device that has the vertical flat outlet holes."
"My wife and I were more annoyed from the outside noise coming from the Drunken Idiots running through the streets partying, yelling, slamming doors, and shooting off fireworks all night long. As long as my wife and I could hear the whispering sound of the "Not so Noisy Fan", It was truly the sound satisfaction of us both knowing that all of our portable devices were being charged..."
"I was able to charge all my U.S. electronics and even rechargeable batteries with the combination of plugs and USB ports."
"I recently purchased this Travel Adapter for use on a trip to Europe. I wanted it to use for my phone charger, my portable power pack charger and my rechargeable battery charger."
Best AC Adapters
It contains internal protection mechanisms, and a hidden blue LED power indicator to let you know when your phone is charging.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This thing charges faster than any I've ever had, takes up less room than some of my others even though they only have one port, works better with the longer cords (longer cords tend to cause the charge to take longer than the shorter cords take to charge), starts charging faster from a completely dead battery, etc."
"It never gets very hot (the charger nor the phone), which is an issue I've experienced with other chargers, but is still able to charge my device(s) very quickly. Other chargers I've purchased have usually felt overly light (in a negative way), consistently feeling like they were made of cheap materials; and that almost always turned out to be true given that they ended up only lasting a couple weeks to a month. In the past, it has taken about two hours for my phone to charge that much with an original Apple charger, so I'm very happy with this one. Also, along with its convenient price, one of the most amazing things about the charger is that it comes with a one-year warranty (warranty card included in pictures), which was one of the main reasons I got it in the first place; it made me feel like I was making a fool-proof purchase."
"I've been burned several times when I was in a rush and just plugged in my devices without looking and returned to an uncharged iPad. I know its just a minor point for most people, but for times when I've just come off a long flight and am groggy from jet lag, I don't want to end up the next day with an unusable phone or tablet because I had forgotten to plug my devices into their correct charging ports."
Best Isolation Transformers
Fastest Charge, Every Time: intelligent microprocessors detect the ideal voltage and amperage to deliver to your device for the quickest charge.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This particular battery is purchased as my girlfriend really wanted a battery that she could carry in her purse as well as a battery that wouldn't take up too much space in her purse. It comes with a 5200 mAh power which can charge your phone about 1.5 times before it needs to be charged. This battery comes with four bright indicator lights which allow it to tell you how much power your have left on the battery."
"The battery comes with a micro-USB *and* a lifetime replacement warranty, something that I haven't seen much for portable batteries. As you approach the end of the battery's life it kind of stops you from using the tail end of the last dot of battery, probably to protect the battery itself which is good."
"I have the larger one (10000 maH) but wanted a smaller one I could keep in my purse and also to have for when my kids are on their tablets and need some charging which seems to be easier than plugging the tablet into the wall (my kids always end up pulling it out by mistake when it's attached to the wall- this solves that issue.)."
"Having bought multiple portable charging batteries for cell phones since I either give them away or send them to my family overseas, I have become familiar with how these battery packs work. I tested it with an iPhone and a Samsung phone, charging both to a 100% and automatically cutting the power feed to the phone avoiding overcharging the phones and retaining charge in the battery pack."
"It has very smooth, rounded edges and feels really good in my hand. My only real issue is, again, just like the 10000 mAh charger, it made a high pitch whirring noise for the first five minutes of owning it. Update: the whining noise came back and now persists when charging the pack."
Best Power Distribution Units
Just One Enough On-The -Go 20000mAh capacity yet very portable, it is perfect for trips or whenever you need to charge your iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices. e.g. Business trip,traveling,parties, BBQs and outdoor activities like camping, mountain climbing and picnics. What is Included 1 x EasyAcc Powerbank 20000. 2 x Micro USB Cable. 1 x User Manual. Outstanding customer service provides 18 months warranty. Auto detects and changes its charging speed unique to your device for high charging speed up to 2.4A (2 times faster than a computer USB port).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(I rounded to whole numbers in the below figures, and these figures were obtained using a 1 A load). 13709mAh * 5v = 68545 mW. 68545mW / 3.7v = 18525 mAh at 3.7v. 18525 / 0.90 = 20,584 mAh actual battery pack capacity at 3.7v after factoring in 10% loss for the regulator. I tested this with both real devices and variable load modules. My phone, PS Vita, and an old MP3 player seemed to top out at draining from this thing at about 1 A. I'm guessing that must have been a limitation of the devices that I attached to the power bank because I also tried the variable load module, and was able to pull 2.8 A off it for some time, which is above the 2.4 A stated limit. The LED lamp on it is a bonus and functions well enough to get around a dark room, and will stay on for a very long time if that's all you're using the pack for. I had it hooked up to two 2.4 A ports on a USB charger, and it actually charged in not quite half the time. EDIT: July 3, 2017. NOTE: Opening a device like this should only be performed by a professional, and using appropriate tools and safety precautions. I've also been asked by the manufacturer to censor the model number of the cells to protect their intellectual property. I don't recommend pushing it beyond the rated 2.4A @5v, but my particular unit was able to keep its voltage statistically stable at 2.6A out of one port."
"My family, with four phones, three iPads, ereaders, headphones and various other devices, took it on vacation and instead of having to hunt for wall outlets (leaving things plugged into random places in the hotel room) we used a good 10W charger to power this and, overnight, it charged everything else. I've charged this battery to full and run it down completely with a good power meter and got consistent results of 13739mAh, 13703mAh, 13828mAh. Unfortunately it seems to be the industry trend so I don't think it's fair to penalize EasyAcc - I've added two stars for that and the fact that I find myself using this battery, especially on vacations. Recently in Disney World, for example I had this and a rats nest of wires in a small backpack and I was able to keep all four phones charged until the park closed, despite the battery-hungry games we played while waiting in lines."
Best Household Batteries
Don't Get Caught In The Dark: The AmazonBasics Performance Alkaline batteries are developed with a patented Japanese technology providing power, quality and reliability for everyday devices. Superior Performance: The AmazonBasics Performance Alkaline batteries perform as good or better than the top branded batteries on the market. Stays Connected: The batteries +ve and –ve terminals maintain a consistent contact with devices through a unique processing on the surface of the positive and negative terminals. Works with a variety of devices including digital cameras, game controllers, toys, and clocks; do not attempt to recharge.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For the Amazon Basics batteries, the capacity at each discharge rate was: Disch Rt | Capacity | Runtime | Sample use case. 100 mA | 997 mAh | 10 hrs | Low-power LED flashlight. 200 mA | 914 mAh | 4.5 hrs | Electronic toy / medium LED flashlight. 400 mA | 623 mAh | 1.5 hrs | Motorized toy / bright LED flashlight. Note that these (and all other Alkalines) would achieve somewhat higher capacity (maybe 1200 mAh) in a low discharge application like a mouse, keyboard, remote control, etc because alkaline batteries have internal resistance that reduces usable capacity at high discharge rates. Their capacity results were: Disch Rt | Capacity | Runtime. 100 mA | 1005 mAh | 10 hrs. 200 mA | 864 mAh | 4.3 hrs. 400 mA | 670 mAh | 1.7 hrs. As you can see, the Amazon batteries were very comperable ... but, at the current time the AmazonBasics batteries are $0.31/ea (36 pack), while the ACDelco batteries are about $0.21/ea (48 pack) -- so the ACDelco are significantly cheaper per mAh. I ran the Rayovac test several times because I couldn't believe how poorly they did ... here are some typical Rayovac results: Disch Rt | Capacity | Runtime. 100 mA | 908 mAh | 9 hrs. 200 mA | 590 mAh | 2.9 hrs. 400 mA | 443 mAh | 1.1 hrs. My other battery tests/reviews: I have posted reviews for Duracell Coppertop, Duracell Procell and ACDelco aaa alkaline batteries with capacity data gathered using the exact same method and equipment. ACDelco AAA Super Alkaline Batteries. Duracell AAA Batteries Coppertop MN2400 - 20 Pack. Duracell Procell AAA Batteries PC2400BKD09. Energizer MAX AAA Batteries. Maxell Alkaline Battery AAA Cell. Rayovac Alkaline AAA Batteries."
"One strong factor is that these claim to be made in Japan, and Japanese-made batteries from Panasonic, Sony, Maxell and other major name brands have a good reputation. The biggest change I understand is the shelf life of the newest formulation is now rated at 10 years. I haven’t been able to see any downsides, and I do like saving money that would be wasted for fancy packaging and expensive advertising, so unless something drastically changes I believe these will now be my brand of choice."
"It helps me save a lot of money and avoid the trouble of running to the shop every time I need batteries."
Best Power Strips
With surge protection, overload protection and lightning-proof function, our products keep your devices and your life safe. Convenient to carry and eliminate the risk of electric shock hazard when the products are moved to another place. 1 JACKYLED Power strip tower with 10 Outlets and 4 USB ports, a perfect power strip charging for most electrical devices at the same time. No need 2 or more power strips to charge your devices. ★★★ ATTENTION: YOU MAY NEED TO ADD SOME STRENGTH WHEN YOU PLUG IN OUR POWER STRIP TOWER. This Surge Protector（780Joule, 13A） with 10 outlets and 4 USB Ports has large compitibility that can charge various appliances and devices at the same time to meet your power demands with safe guarantee. It will automatically cut power to protect connected devices when voltage surge is detected. 4 SPECIAL DESIGNS: Vertical outlet tower design provides enough space for each outlet, saves much space and cleans various cords in your working area comparing to traditional power strips; 6ft long cable wire at the bottom can be extended or retracted by rotating the tower, which saves space; A durable handle on the top is for your easy carrying; One swith at each layer helps save power and gives an easy control to the surge protector tower.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I like where you can turn on each set of plugs and there is a red light when that row of plugs are active. If you're just plugging in a three-prong cord, it takes a little effort to get it in firmly, but that means it's not going to fallout."
"But there the outlet was behind my chair and I had to use super long cords to reach plus have the adapters plugged into the wall leaving several cords in the way."
"I would've preferred some sort of toggle switch over the button, the rotating mechanism isn't that useful and feels like it would break if this fell and just overall better plastic."
"One of my favorite power strips I've used, main reason I'm taking a star off from perfect is because of the cheap plastic on the base."
"This made an excellent gift for my father!"
"Powerful convenient, it’s gives you all the power in a compact area."
"This is a great product because of the modern and space saving design."
"Easy to mistakenly plug a 2 or 3 socket male into the 2 usb ports."
Best Household Battery Chargers
PowerCore 10000 is incredibly small and light for its large capacity. It’s smaller than a deck of cards and as light as a baseball, but can charge a phone over three times and most tablets once. Anker’s exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies combine to ensure the fastest possible charge up to 2.4 amps. Surge protection, short circuit prevention and more advanced safety features keep you and your devices safe. What You Get: Anker PowerCore 10000 portable charger, Micro USB cable, travel pouch, welcome guide, our worry-free 18-month warranty and friendly customer service.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I travel quite a bit and haven't printed a boarding pass in quite a while... As the practice of e-boarding passes continues to increase, so will the instances of anxiety due to a low battery while waiting in the security line or at the gate! I recently purchased and reviewed the Lumsing Ultrathin Portable 3-Port USB Charger 10000mAh... This thing was great except is made a high pitch noise when it charged another device. Cons: I actually prefer the taller/thinner form of the Lumsing which keeps the device ports easily accessible when in the inside pockets of my sports coat."
"So far, I've been able to charge my phone about 4 times from near empty to full before having to charge the power bank. The power bank itself requires at least 2 hours to charge from empty to full but once charged, your phone will charge to full in less time."
"On the left is the older 10,000mAh charger, right is the newer 20,000mAh charger, this charger in the middle. All things said, the charger worked amazingly well, much faster than the previous iteration of the 10,000mAh charger and much better than I expected. I have had an issue with an older charger with a built in cable, and while the charger was no longer available for sale Anker sent me a voucher for the full value of my charger, which I was able to use to purchase the older 10,000mAh charger you see in the photos."
"In less than six months three of us have replaced our broken micro usb cables. The Anker cables that come with the Anker power bank are run-of-the-mill at best. My point...if you're comfortable with having to replace the cable at some point (it's likely) than this is an awesome power bank."