127W Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter Adapter 3-Socket/USB
127W Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter Adapter 3-Socket/USB QC 3.0 /PD/Dual USB,12V/24V Multi Socket Car Cigarette Splitter Lighter Adapter USB Plug Charger with Individual Switc and LED Voltmete
| Weight: | 200 g |
| Dimensions: | 19.3 x 14.6 x 4.3 cm; 200 Grams |
| Brand: | Hoembpn |
| Manufacture: | Hoembpn |
| Dimensions: | 19.3 x 14.6 x 4.3 cm; 200 Grams |
| Reference: | BS080-YGL-UK-HYH |
In good working order no complaints on function.
Size is compact for what it is, enough ports for everything I need plus extra usb charging ports are very useful.
Cables are long enough to place around preferred location in vehicle.
Comes with velcro large enough to attach it to wherever you need.
Decided to get adventurous with the Velcro and cut it smaller to fit in somewhere that would’ve been better for my vehicle BUT it just didn’t work – the Velcro offered is the correct amount for the splitters own weight, using less means it’s unlikely to stay stuck properly.
Also ensure you attach the velcro to the splitter once without lifting it off to move it or do any further adjustments- this is likely to compromise the effectiveness of the sticky side on the velcro.
The short length of plug means it fits below the sliding lid where the socket is situated. My previous plug was too long and I was unable to slide the door shut. The voltage readout is helpful but have not checked its accuracy
It has several plug in options and easy to install by the console sides. The accompanying two sided stick on tape didn’t work for me. I had to use a bit of instant glue to keep it on. But it does what it says.
On first touch the ‘127W Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter Adapter 3-Socket/USB QC 3.0 /PD/Dual USB,12V/24V Multi Socket Car Cigarette Splitter Lighter Adapter USB Plug Charger with Individual Switch and LED Voltmeter’ isn’t that impressive. Though it looks fine, it feels a little on cheap ‘cheap’ side of things.
There is plenty of cable to place it where you want and as it includes a large velcro pad you can place it somewhere discreet if you wanted to. The voltmeter display is very clear, with the power switches to each of the 12v accessory ports having a more discreet light depending if they are switched on or off.
Tested in my car, it showed accurate voltage to within about .1 of a volt and each accessory slot tested worked as expected. This will be moved to my van though as I often have multiple items that need power at the same time. Laptop, phone, satnav, worklight etc and this will come into its own there.
At a price of 12.59 at the time of this review I believe this is excellent value for money and can heartily recommend this ahead of it peers which are largely more expensive.
The product is very nice. It feels well made and the switches and buttons have a satisfying touch. The usb ports are very nicely placed on the unit and keep my cables nice and tidy.
The volt meter on top of the plug is handy
I’d gladly recommend this produc
I currently have a solution with 2 sockets and it does work, but I was hoping to get on which I could reposition and since this comes with a sticky backing I figured it would be the answer.
Turns out where I want to move it to is worse than the current position, so well there goes that idea.
Anyway, down to the item.
BUILD
The build is fine, with a decent thickness wire and the plastic while not super thick is more than enough for this. The whole thing does feel quite sturdy.
The on/off button and the 3 power buttons all work well and with no real excess movement.
USE:
The 12V socket plug is inserted and when the power is on it will show you the voltage of your battery.
This is actually very useful since this can help you to tell when you battery is starting to fail or simply low enough to remind you to switch on the engine.
Use is easy, power on and then select the socket you want to use click on power button for that socket and that is it. Each socket does have a tiny light next to the power switch that lets you know that socket is powered.
THOUGHTS
Well I do like reading of the battery voltage, this is always really handy to know.
The whole thing is fairly compact and does not have any bits sticking out which is actually nice for me.
The fuse is not in a bad spot, but it could be better somewhere else, but so long I do not have to replace the fuse often it really is not a major.
I did find that when I slotted in my bluetooth/fm adapter I had a low buzz emit from it which when I put into my other socket was not as prominent, this is something to consider.
Overall though I am fine with this, it gives me power options while giving control with the power buttons. Quality seems fine.
Having a dash cam, echo auto, and a couple of phones that require charging, my single cigarette socket was coping with a 4 usb port adaptor but was also a mess of wires trailing through the cab of the car.
Being very cable averse I ordered this to see if it were possible to situate it in such a place that I could place all the cable under the trim and have a different switchable outlet for each device, and in this respect it was a success.
The 3 outlets can each be powered independently and there are also 2 USB sockets, one A and one C.
So why four stars?
I’m hoping the manufacturer sees this and rethinks what appears to be a very poor design choice, the positioning of the fuse socket on the rear of the adapter!
The adapter fixes to a surface by way of a sticky pads that affixes to the rear, this means that once in place the fuse is no longer accessible without removing the entire adapter again, and as a spare fuse is supplied I have to question why they didn’t put the socket on the bottom or side of the unit.|
As spare sticky pad is provided but that seems such a messy solution.
Other than the above I can’t really fault this, I now have a cable free cockpit!