Plugs by country / United States
Plugs used in the United States The United States uses Type B and A outlets at 120V, 60Hz.
Plug and outlet types in the United States Adapters for the United States One adapter for any of the Type B and A outlets gets you charging. Travel a lot? A universal adapter covers the United States and almost everywhere else.
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Type B plug adapter Type B prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type B outlets in the United States.
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Takes your plugs on the front Earthed, if your chargers have an earth pin Compact enough for recessed sockets Type A plug adapter Type A prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type A outlets in the United States.
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Takes your plugs on the front Only for plugs without an earth pin Compact enough for recessed sockets Universal travel adapter Slide-out prongs for most of the world, handy if this isn't your only trip.
Works in the United States and most other countries.
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USB-C ports for charging without a brick A fuse Fits the countries you visit most Voltage in the United States That's low voltage, like North America. Dual-voltage chargers work fine; 230V-only gear from Europe or Asia won't run properly without a converter.
Voltage 120V
Frequency 60Hz Traveling to the United States from... Pick your home country for a plug-by-plug answer.
Leaving the United States? Also worth packing Dual-voltage and carry-on friendly, so they work in the United States and everywhere after.
Power bank Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.
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Under 100Wh (about 27,000mAh) USB-C in and out Watt-hours (Wh) printed on the case Multi-port USB-C charger One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.
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100-240V input Enough watts for your laptop Two or more USB-C ports Long USB-C cable Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.
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