First impression? This charger is a CHONK compared to my old basic USB plug. But after wrestling it into my Honda’s tight 12V socket (with surprising ease thanks to the 160° rotation), I realized the bulk is pure function. That extra size houses TWO retractable cables (USB-C and Lightning) that coil away neatly – goodbye, tangled cord purgatory!

The real game-changer? The 30W USB-C PD port. My Galaxy S23 Ultra went from 20% to 80% during my 45-minute commute – something my old charger couldn’t do even on a cross-country drive. The voltage display is oddly satisfying too; I now know exactly when my car battery dips below 12V during those ‘quick’ fast-food charging stops.

Pro tip: The hinge lets you angle the whole unit downward in shallow sockets (looking at you, Jeep Wranglers). Though fair warning – on bumpy roads, the weight makes it occasionally droop like a tired sunflower. Minor gripe for what’s essentially a charging Swiss Army knife.

Used it simultaneously for: iPhone 14 (retractable Lightning), iPad (USB-C port), Android work phone (built-in USB-A), and even juiced up a friend’s Pixel via the second USB-C port during a road trip. Zero overheating, just four happy screens glowing in the dark like a mini command center.

Final verdict? It’s not discreet, but neither is a charging octopus. Worth every cubic inch of dashboard real estate it claims.