I can’t say that I’m afraid of the dark, but I don’t like running around in the dark when I wake up in the middle of the night. I used to reach for my phone’s flashlight to direct me to the kitchen for a glass of water without waking the rest of the house, but then I came across this 2-in-1 surge protector outlet and motion sensor night light on Amazon. . It had over 4,600 five-star reviews, so I decided to give it a try.
Previously, my bedside outlet was already full because I plugged in my lamp and phone charger; I didn’t have room for a small night light. But Powrui Multi-Plug Outlet Surge Protector offers the perfect solution. It turns out that you really can have it all.
Amazon
DECISION: Although it’s a bit bulky on the wall, this surge protector has room to charge your phone, electric toothbrush, headphones, tablet, and anything else you need to plug in.
- No extra cables
- Two USB ports and one USB-C port
- Six AC outlets
- Smart night light with three-level brightness touch sensor
- surge protection
- Center screw may not work on twin screw outlets
- A bit bulky
$13 on Amazon
When I first opened the Powrui Power Strip Surge Protector, I noticed that it was a bit bulky. It wasn’t flush against the wall, but that didn’t bother me because I put it in a corner of my bedroom where no one could see it. However, you should take a look at your home’s outlets before buying – it fits duplex socket outlets with just a single screw. Remove the center screw of your existing outlet, plug it in, and screw the center screw of the surge protector back in. Screwing it down provides more stability because once six or more things are attached it can start to slide off the wall.
Like many other surge protectors, it is ready to use once it is plugged in. It offers six AC outlets, two USB ports, and one USB-C port. The USB-C port is especially useful if you have a MacBook or the latest iPhone 15. If you don’t think you need the USB-C port, the brand also makes a surge protector without it (though it costs a bit more). one has more than 50,000 five-star reviews).
Of course, in addition to the added outlets, you might also be buying this thing for its nightlight. It has a “dusk to dawn” sensor that turns the light on only when the room gets dark. But there is also a touch sensor at the top with three brightness levels. Just tap to turn the light on, change brightness or turn it off. If you want it to light up at night, touch the top to turn it to the brightness you want; If the room is currently bright, it will stay on for a few seconds before turning off. Then, when the lights go off, the night light will automatically turn on according to the setting you selected. I set mine to the lowest brightness; It’s a very soft, warm light that doesn’t bother me while I’m sleeping.
As someone who has quite a few electronics and not enough outlets, I found this surge protector to be incredibly useful. I’ve had it for two years and it’s still going strong. Thousands of Amazon customers seem to like it, too.
“The build quality is impressive,” one happy customer wrote. “The surge protector feels solid, and the wall mount keeps it securely on the wall. The different angles make each plug work really well.”
“It was just what I needed,” another satisfied customer explained. “I have a dark corner in my kitchen that’s normally easy to navigate, and I always have to turn the lights on, even if I throw something in the trash. This power strip with surge protector is just what I needed to get into my kitchen without having to go back. The overhead lights are on.”
Another customer raved about how useful it was for entertaining friends and family overnight: “We bought one of these to try in our guest bathroom. …Guests who are not familiar with the ‘off-road’ will appreciate having the night light feature. I use the bathroom at night. USB charging port “The hotspots are also useful for traveling guests to charge the electronic items they need.”
One reviewer warned that the USB-C port is a bit flimsy. “I love everything about this product except how slow USB-C charging is,” they wrote. “It’s extremely slow for something that plugs directly into a wall outlet. My MacBook Pro had a low battery, so I plugged it into the point on the surge protector. It said it would take nine hours to fully charge. It had about 15% left. … With a 67W charger it should take a quarter of that time.”
All things considered, if you have an area in your home where you want to plug in a few extra things, this is a good surge protector and the night light is a bonus too.
POWRUI
Use this illuminated surge protector in the bathroom, hallway, kitchen, kid’s room, bedroom, anywhere you might need a little extra lighting.
$13 on Amazon
Don’t need a USB-C port? The brand offers a similar surge protector without it for $20.
POWRUI
More than 50,000 Amazon customers give this surge protector five stars.
$18 on Amazon
If you have Amazon Prime, of course, you get free shipping. Not a member yet? No problem. You can sign up for your 30-day free trial here. (By the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the latest versions at the time of publication.