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This power bar is so sleek that it changes the perception of what a power bar should look like. It has just the right amount of outlets and USB ports for an office desk, to cover your computer/laptop + monitors + a set of powered speakers or printer, etc. Brand name recognition, power surge protection, flat plug - it has everything most people would want for a home office setup. Sure you can clamp a basket or rail under your desk for a more permanent setup, but if you're often plugging/unplugging things, this may be your best above-desk option.

I recently picked up this Anker power strip for my home office setup, and it has completely cleared up my cable clutter. The design is incredibly well thought out—the flat plug is a massive lifesaver because it sits perfectly flush against the wall behind my desk, and the 5-foot cord gives me just enough reach without leaving a messy coil on the floor. What makes this so much better than a standard power strip, though, is the built-in USB ports. With 6 regular AC outlets, I have plenty of room for my monitor, laptop, and lamp, but having two USB-C and two USB-A ports right on the strip means I don't have to hunt down bulky charging blocks for my phone or headphones anymore. The 20W direct charging speed is surprisingly fast, and knowing it has Anker's reliable build quality plus surge protection gives me great peace of mind. Whether you're trying to organize a workspace, clean up the cords behind your nightstand, or outfit a dorm room, this is an absolute must-have upgrade that makes keeping your devices powered up so much easier.

Great power strip. I use it on my nightstand and it looks great. I like that it has multiple USB ports so I can charge various devices at the same time. I also like the flat plug, since I didn't have enough space for a regular plug between my nightstand and the wall.

It works nicely as an unobtrusive desktop power bar, where its low profile and small footprint are its real advantages. As for the USB charging ports, just check in advance whether they will meet your needs. Here is a quick summary of the USB ports (info is from the Anker website): When you only have one device plugged in and you use the USB-C port on the left, it can deliver 20W using the Power Delivery (PD) standard; if you use the USB-C port on the right, it can deliver 15W using the PowerIQ (IQ) standard. Either of the USB-A ports can deliver 12W using the IQ standard. Once you have multiple devices plugged in at once, they share power and max out at 15W shared. If you need more power, just plug your regular charger into one of the six 120V outlets and charge that way. Overall, I'm really pleased with the convenient size and versatility.

Dateline: Under a Desk, in a Tangle of Wires, 3:52 AM. Down here in the dark, dusty netherworld of cable management, there is a constant, brutal war for space. Power bricks the size of small fists fight for dominance, and thick, unruly cords conspire to create a rat’s nest of pure chaos. To bring order to this domain, you need a special kind of weapon. A tool designed for tight spaces and desperate situations. You need the Anker Flat Plug Power Strip. The form factor is the first thing that hits you. It is a work of pure, unadulterated genius. The plug itself is flat, a slim wafer that lies flush against the wall, allowing you to shove a desk or a bookshelf right up against it without leaving a massive, ugly gap. It is a masterpiece of spatial negotiation. The strip itself is a long, thin, elegant slab, a far cry from the chunky, awkward power bars of yesteryear. It slides into the narrow confines of a cable cubby like a secret agent on a stealth mission. And it is a hydra. A 10-in-1 beast of connectivity. Six proper AC outlets, ready for your monitor, your computer, your lamp, your whole menagerie of electricity-hungry hardware. And then there are the USB ports—two A’s, two C’s—a built-in charging station that promises to eliminate the need for a whole mess of extra wall warts. It is a one-stop-shop for taming the digital chaos. But here, my friends, is where we must have a frank discussion. A moment of clarity. A look at the fine print of reality. The USB-C ports are capable of a glorious, high-velocity rapid charge. They can resurrect a dying phone with shocking speed. But only if you use one at a time. The moment you plug a second device into the USB bank, a negotiation takes place deep within the soul of the machine. The power is divided. The rapid charge surrenders, replaced by a slower, more democratic trickle. This is not a flaw; it is a law of this particular universe. It is a power-sharing arrangement. To expect this slim, elegant strip to deliver a full-blast, rapid charge to four devices simultaneously is to ask too much of physics and good sense. And once you understand that rule, once you accept that one, single compromise, the Anker Flat Strip reveals itself for what it is: a brilliant, specialized tool. It is the perfect command center for the modern desk, a master of spatial efficiency, and a capable, if not god-like, charging hub. Shoved under my desk in its little cave, it has brought a quiet, organized peace to a once-chaotic jungle. It is a fantastic power strip, a marvel of design. You just have to know the rules of the game. And for anyone who can read the damn signs, it’s a clear and absolute winner.