StarTech.com Dual-port USB wall charger - international travel - 17W/3.4A - black

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £16.58 ex-VAT, this kind of dual-port USB wall charger is a sensible little “grab-and-go” purchase for an office that needs spare charging bricks that just work. It’s especially good for staff who travel—think consultants, field engineers, sales reps—because dual ports mean you can power two devices off one outlet without faffing around with extension leads or older single-port chargers. If you’ve got a mix of phones, tablets, and accessories in the fleet, this is the sort of value pick that reduces friction more than it impresses.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it as your primary “daily workhorse” for heavy charging needs. If your users routinely charge laptops or rely on fast-charge ecosystems, you may end up feeling underwhelmed compared to higher-output multiport chargers. Also, StarTech-branded chargers are generally reliable, but at this price point you’re typically paying for practicality, not premium build or the fastest charging profile—so it’s best suited to phones/tablets and general office travel rather than power users.