The best charging station and USB charging hub in 2019

Anyone who lives in a crowded household needs a charging station with a lot of ports, and the Satechi 7-Port USB Charging Station Dock fits the bill perfectly.

You get seven USB Ports, three of which are Quick Charge compatible, charging at rates of 2.4A and four of which charge at the standard 1A. Each port has surge protection, so you don't have to worry about your device getting fried by too much electricity.

The cables are not included, contrary to what you see in the product images on Amazon, so you have to buy your own cables. We recommend buying short 6-inch cords, so you don't have to wrap up the excess cordage. You should always get Apple MFI certified lightning cables and safe USB- C and micro USB cables(<— click on the links to get the best ones). If you already have cables and they're long ones, you can use the velcro straps Satechi includes with the charging station for cable management.

The charging station itself is sturdy and simple. It has seven slots with anti-scratch silicone pads that hold your devices in an upright position while they charge. Satechi's charging station measures just 7.4 x 5.5-inches, so it shouldn't take up too much space on your desk, shelf, or countertop.

To use it, you simply plug the USB end of the cords into the side of the charging station, set your device on its side with the charging port facing the cable, and plug it in to charge. It's a brilliant, simple solution that prevents tangled cables and clogged outlets. The charging station plugs right into the wall, taking up only one outlet to charge up to seven devices at a time.

Buyers on Amazon generally love the Satechi charging station, but some say that the spacing between dividers is too narrow for devices wearing thicker cases. Others point out that it's not the most beautiful thing to have on the counter, especially is you have long cords. However, most buyers still say it gets the job done and works very well.

Pros: Charges seven devices at once, holds gadgets in place, includes short cords for charging without tangled wires, affordable

Source: Business Insider

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