Let me start by saying this power strip looks sleek and feels sturdy. The fireproof ABS plastic gives it a premium feel, and the 6.5ft cord is genuinely useful when you need to reach awkward sockets behind furniture. I've been using it as my bedside charging station for two weeks now.

The good: Those 4 USB ports are lifesavers! They automatically adjust charging speeds for different devices - my iPhone charges noticeably faster here than with its original charger. The child safety doors give peace of mind if you have curious toddlers around, though they do require slightly more force to open than regular outlets.

However... there are some serious flaws. Like one reviewer mentioned, the European socket springs weaken alarmingly fast. After just three weeks of light use (charging only my phone and tablet), I already need to apply pressure for devices to stay connected. The advertised 'universal' compatibility is misleading - Australian plugs definitely don't fit, and even with UK plugs, you can realistically only use two outlets simultaneously despite there being four.

The USB ports seem hit-or-miss based on reviews. Mine work perfectly (so far), but multiple users report complete failure within months. At this price point, that inconsistency is unacceptable.

Final verdict? If you need a temporary solution with US plugs and don't mind potentially replacing it within a year, this works decently well. But for heavy-duty or international use, invest in something more reliable.