1.8M Extension Lead, 4 Way Socket Outlets Power Strips with 4 USB (2 Type C & 2 USB A), 1050J Surge Protection Multi Plug Extension with Braided Extension Cable for Home, Office, Individually Switched

This extension lead offers excellent performance and value. The ability to switch off individual sockets is a useful feature. Unlike other extension leads I have used, this one operates silently. It is easy to use, sturdy and highly functional, and it includes both USB ports and standard plug sockets.

Bought a few extensions of late and only ones with individual switches. Like the cable, seems very robust. Works well. Would have preferred to have LED with each socket. Was not interested in the USB ports but turns out they are handy to have. I would doubt if they are fast charging but I have chargers for that. Would buy again even without the lights.

Excellent. Nice quality cord and switches. Feels well made. Gives me peace of mind with the kids plugging in multiple chargers etc at uni.

I can only give this 5 stars really given - a) It's been a few weeks now and it's doing the job fine - using all sorts of cables and plugs with it...fast chargers, slow chargers, phone chargers, laptop chargers etc. b) The USB ports are a great addition and have let me free up socket spaces. The ports do not fast charge though but for stuff you need to leave plugged in overnight - charging a smartwatch, bluetooth speaker, battery pack etc. it works great and saves having to constantly unplug other things. I also like the fact it is has both Type C and Type A since a lot of stuff that charges via USB still uses USB A. Haven't really switching specific sockets on or off - they're always on since I'm using all of them for a home office - but nice to have the option anyway. Price was good as well given you get the ability to power 8 devices but without a bulky 8-socket strip. I was worried about some of the reviews though - some with pictures of blown fuses or burning sockets. I will update this review in ~6 months or so - fingers crossed I don't experience those problems! In other negative reviews it mentions: - "Cheap feeling plastics" - agree with this. But then, it's just a power strip - what matters is what's on the inside. I have no idea if the wiring inside is up-to-scratch but I understand why people feel cheap plastics outside and assume that might mean cheap internals as well. - "Plugs don't sit fully flush to the strip" - disagree...all the plugs I've used with it sit flush provided you don't knock them about (see below). - "Plugs sit too tightly and hard to remove" - disagree, no different to any other regular (e.g. MK) wall socket or power strip I've used - adding or removing all types of plugs is totally fine in my experience. However - I do think the very slightly curved plastic of the strip and that the sockets may actually be a bit looser than other power strips I've used in the past means some bigger and bulkier plugs can be 'lifted' a little, particularly at the back if they stick out, if something knocks them from underneath - which can happen if the strip is next to other things like skirting boards, thick wires etc. Just something to keep in mind - hasn't affected anything for me though.

This thing works, even with a gaming PC, but I would spend the little extra for something a little higher quality. The switches feel very cheap.

Just what i needed. Easy to use, great quality

Appears a good product. Plugs go into the sockets firmly but readily. The lead from the unit that goes to the wall plug is extremely firm and sturdy. Don’t expect it to be very flexible but for me, this isn’t an issue because I don’t need it to be. The total unit also seems reasonably sturdy too Overall I’m very happy with the unit and I feel it’s very fair value for money.

I ordered this extension lead after my colleague, Benny nearly blew himself up when he plugged in a faulty plug into our old extension lead. He went flying backwards across the room. There was a loud bang and all of our lights went out. There was scorch marks around the plug he had to sit down for a little while and was almost sick. This of course is all the fault of the old extension lead. So this time I thought I would order one with shock protection and something to stop things like this happening in the future. This new lead is absolutely fantastic and has saved us from surging. I can finally sleep at night knowing that I’m not going to kill a member of my staff. Also it has USB charging functionality which is a game changer. There was of course a plus side to Benny getting electrocuted. He is now able to move things using his mind and can transfer data between computers and hard drives just by touching them. We are pretty certain this is a result of him becoming electrocuted. I cannot wait to see what other powers he develops over the coming months, so all in all, it’s not a totally negative story and I’m very pleased with this extension cord God bless