Choosing The Best USB Charging Station We live in a world with an increasing number of gadgets that we rely on. smart watches, smart phones, digital cameras tablets, laptops and even fitness trackers are all thirsty for power. That’s a lot of cables and a lot of chargers and that can result in a mess when you need to charge them. WE usually have several devices that need charging at the same time, and you are going to soon fill up all the power outlets in your room if they all need doing.
An extension cable or power strip for many of us has been the go to solution for charging multiple devices but that does nothing to solve the endless cables and overall mess when we are charging our devices. It’s bulky, unsightly and it’s also very inefficient as it has to change from a different current (AC to DC).
A Problem Solved - USB Charging Stations If you’ve not bought one yet, you need one of these in your life, a USB charging station. Why? Because they look great are more power efficient (so much better for the environment) and are some are created with lovely styling to enhance your home and not be an eyesore! Better yet it eliminates the endless clutter that comes with extension cables, you can add in plugs and USB connectors into one base unit. Charging stations are not longer unsightly lumps, many now have a designer edge to compliment their environment.
How to Choose the Right USB Charging Station There are a lot of USB charging stations on the market so think about what you need most. It’ll stop your feeling overwhelmed, to get you started here are some main points we’d recommend thinking about. What type of look do you want? Typically USB chargers come in 3 design flavours. Organizers, cubes style and wall chargers. A wall charger is a large box on the wall but lo cables like an extension cord think of it acting like a large transformer then you simply plug all the devices into that. Wired chargers are very similar to wall chargers, but they have a power cord connected to the power outlet. The cable gives you more maneuverability and that’s also good news for when you’re using a small space to power out devices versus the wall charger that often is just too bulky to use. The cube or in some instances, circular charger is designed to be more of a statement piece, it’s a wired charger but the connections are often hidden within an aesthetically pleasing design allowing you the best of both worlds above. Look at a stylish charging station that is meant to be seen or at least not be an eyesore.
How Many Ports? Think about how many devices you have and then how many you and the rest of the household need to charge at any given time. A popular number seems to be 4 ports but we recommend 5 to give you that extra space we always seem to need! It’s a good idea to allow space to expand as we seem to have new device options opening up to us frequently.
Style and Flair We spend time thinking about wall and floor covering, table and chairs so if we have some tech, lets power it up stylishly. Look at some of the best USB charging station designs and you will see some seriously elegant and effective designs. You can even select colours to match your decor. Black, white and even bright red in some cases.