KRIEGER Universal Power Strip AC 220-240V Surge Protector With Heavy Duty German Schuko Plug For Computer, Printers, 6 Universal AC Outlets - Type E/F

We bought a couple of Kriger Universal power strips 2 years ago to use at an apartment in Italy where electrical outlets are scarce and where we bring a number of US electronic devices (iPad, iPhones, Mac) which constantly need charging (as well as a US-compatible DVD player & European compatible Samsung tv). These strips are a godsend. As will be made clear to you later in this review, I am severely electronically challenged. If you are not, please skip down to the next review. As has been mentioned in many reviews, these strips are not converters (won't change the voltage entering your appliance or electronic device). They are simply adapters which allow you to plug in a compatible US device. This will work great for iPhones, iPads & most other smart phones (check Google to make sure yours are 110/220 compatible). However, this strip is not suitable for American hair dryers, flat/curling irons, etc. which cannot tolerate the higher European voltage. Yes, those devices can plug into this strip, but if you try to turn them on, you can literally set your hair on fire (don't ask me how I know). To avoid touring Europe sporting an unsightly tuft of orange-singed hair, consider buying yourself a European blower dryer here on Amazon and get it delivered to your home before your trip, if your European digs will lack such amenities. Just note that, although the blow dryer you receive will be able to accept European voltage, it may need a special adapter in order to work in the country you are visiting. (This is most certainly the case for Italy). Safe travels!

This power strip is absolutely perfect for my use. I have this to use for my television and soundbar. We made sure to purchase dual voltage devices to use anywhere in the world, and this power strip is perfect. You can plug in just about any European plug, American plug or British plug to use in whichever country you choose. The plug for this is European, but adapters work like a charm to use anywhere in the world.Keep in mind this DOES NOT change the power. If you are in Europe, you will likely have 220-240VAC 50Hz. Make sure whatever you wish to plug in is safe for the input voltage. If you are in America you will have 120VAC 60Hz, again make sure your device is compatible. Additionally, some dual voltage devices are not automatic, there will be a switch to select the input voltage. This is critical since the wrong voltage will fry your devices almost instantly. Please check your product manual prior to using on a different voltage input.If you need something to turn 120VAC to 220-240VAC or 220-240VAC to 120VAC please look into a Transformer (this power strip is NOT a transformer). Although the power frequency will not change (i.e. 50Hz to 60Hz), it will not fry your device immediately. It may, however, shorten the lifespan of your device.

I bought this because the standard caution of travelers seems to concur that European hotels are stingy with plug outlets. First, the only reason I returned this is because it's massive. I should've looked at the specs and measured properly. As I shopped for alternatives, I took a ruler and paper and made cutouts to find their place in my bags. Completely my fault.That said, this seemed like a good, sturdy strip. The plugs fit snugly, and there was no wobble. I tested it on a US socket with an adapter I had previously bought. It worked perfectly. I wish I had been able to keep it through the trip, but I just had to seek an alternative, as my wife and I have many electronics, and some type of strip will be a must. It's very hard to find dual voltage strips, so I'd still give this a high rating. Just be sure you know that this is a large unit, and measure for your bag space.

I bought two of these for a week-long trip to Italy for a family cycling vacation. We were going to need to charge headlights, tail lights, phones and laptops every night, and knew the old hotels probably wouldn't have enough outlets. I bought a couple of cubes with dual USB slots, and it handled those (with US plugs) and the 3 prong laptop cords with ease.The only challenge was in the prongs on the power strip itself, and I don't know if this is an Italy problem or a power strip problem. In some hotels, the prongs were too large and widely-spaced, but my husband had an adapter that reduced it perfectly. In other hotels, it worked fine. Who knows. But if you're going to Europe, make sure you have an adapter with you to move this to the smaller European size.

Very nice strip!

I have bought several of these units with both European and UK sockets (a different SKU from this one, but an identical product). I never experienced any issue, and therefore reliability is probably the #1 quality of this power outlet. I connect power adapters and cords of different formats (UK, EU Schuko, and EU 2 and 3-pronged plugs), and that's the real beauty of this unit. A central hole at the bottom of each universal plug makes it suitable for European 3-pronged plugs, a feature rarely present in this type of universal surge, an additional reason to like and appreciate this product.

I needed to make an extended trip to Europe during which I would be using multiple electronic devices every day and charging other devices. European hotel rooms and apartments tend to have insufficient electrical outlets for people who use electronic devices like laptops and tablets, and often the few outlets are located far from the table or desk. This power strip has outlets that can accept either US or European plugs, and a reasonably long cord. I don't know if it really matters, but I felt more comfortable that the product was wired for European power, too. The power strip fits in a suitcase (but not a carry-on bag). Very satisfied. I didn't score it for "Drying power" because I don't know what that means.

I thought I was buying a power strip for use in the US but handling devices and cables that plug into overseas plugs. Rather, I was buying a power strip for international plugs for use in Europe. I do not need such a power strip. This was very disappointing. I purchased 3 of them.