The Kensington "Travel Plug Adapter with USB Charger" is a foreign plug adapter with a USB device charger.

The device is packaged in a plastic blister container, but thankfully Kensington understand that most travelers won’t have a saw with them, so the rear of the package is perforated and I was able to open it in under 10 seconds (and without losing a thumb in the process).

Inside the box are the 3 parts that make this travel plug adapter; the adapter itself, the AC adapter cap and a usb charger cap.

Each plug is locked in place when extended, and requires you to press a button on the side in order to slide it back in place. It all feels quite sturdy.

From top left to right: United Kingdom, Australia, USA and Europe.

The locking mechanism also prevents you from extending more than one set of prongs at a time.

On the bottom of the adapter is a small screw which can be opened to reveal the fuse, and Kensington even provide a spare fuse which is stored under the AC adapter cap. This 2.5A fuse should prevent your from overloading the circuit in your hotel, and potentially dangerous situations. 

The 2 different top adapters; AC and USB. By pressing the lock button, you can remove the top of the main unit and replace it with the AC plug adapter, or the USB charger.

Naturally the USB charger is rated for 100-240Volts so it can be used anywhere in the world. The USB charger provides 500mA of power, which should be enough to charge and/or power almost any USB device.

As with most plug adapters, this device only changes the physical plug size, it will not convert the electrical outlet power up (or down). Always check the voltage ratings on every device you plan to plug into it, and don’t even think of powering your high-current devices like a hairdryer, curling iron or coffee maker.

Most multiple plug adapters and kits cost around $25, so at $29.95 the Kensington Travel Plug Adapter with USB Charger is quite a bargain.

My only disappointments are the lack of a carrying bag and that the USB charger lacks a power light. You’ll also need to keep in mind that the adapter can only do one thing at a time; it either charges your devices, or acts as a plug adapter.

Other than those minor issues I’m impressed; it’s very well built, has excellent safety features (locking pins, fuse, spare fuse) and is priced very well.

You can learn more about the product at the Kensington product page:

Product page / purchase page

Stay tuned in the coming days for more travel products from Kensington.