Sabrent 252W 8-Port Charging Station Has Real-Time LCD, Powers All Your Gadgets

The Sabrent 252W 8-Port Charging Station, priced at $59.99 (was $89.99), sits on your desk like a very capable HQ for any device you own. Eight ports line up neatly one after the other, four USB-C and four USB-A, ready to charge your laptops, phones, tablets, earbuds, and other devices. There’s no need to fuss around with plugging and unplugging or looking for spare outlets.

The overall power output is 252 watts, which is distributed intelligently through the ports. Each USB-C slot can offer up to 100 watts of power, which is more than enough to charge a MacBook Pro or similar laptop quickly. When two USB-C ports are connected together, they combine to provide up to 125 watts of power, allowing items to be charged at a reasonable rate even when many other devices are plugged in at once. The USB-A ports have a maximum power output of 18 watts apiece, which is useful for charging an older phone, wireless charging pad, or peripherals that still use the old rectangular connector. When you pair those, you get a total of 36 watts shared.

On the front, there’s a color LCD screen that displays real-time data for each port, making it much easier to glance down and check the current wattage, voltage, amp rating, and internal temperature than to guess. You can switch between the different perspectives to keep track of what’s going on with each device, so you won’t have to wonder if your laptop is getting enough power or if there’s a hidden issue.

Sabrent also included compatibility for the most common fast-charging standards: PD 3.0, PPS for devices with dynamically changing power requirements, as well as QC 4.0 and QC 3.0, so it can charge almost any device you throw at it, such as your new Samsung Galaxy or iPhone. It’s all handled cleanly, so nothing is wasted. The fundamental safety measures include preventing devices from overheating, overcharging, or short-circuiting, and the entire system is UL approved, so you don’t have to worry about leaving it plugged in overnight.

It’s also fairly small, measuring only 4.6 by 3 by 2 inches, with a detachable power line that allows you to store it under a shelf or behind a monitor if necessary. It also has some mountable choices if you want to keep it neat. The item feels substantial but not overly hefty, as it’s designed to withstand regular use without overheating or stretching out of shape.