HPM USB Charger Powerboard Model D104PAUSBACWE is a 4-port 240V switched power board with a USB-C 5/3A/15W and USB-A 5V/2.3A/12W port.

It is convenient for travellers wanting 240V Power and USB-C/A charging. Well, it is suitable for any computer desk.

It has a long 1.8m power cord and a total power output of 240V/10A/.2400W. It is safe, too, with independent overload protection on the USB circuit and the 240 points.

We use Fail (below expectations), Pass (meets expectations) and Exceed (surpasses expectations or is the class leader) against many of the items below. We occasionally give a Pass ‘+’ rating to show it is good but does not quite make it to Exceed.

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While I keep harping about adding some spice and colour, this is a power board and generally sits under a desk. It is HPM white and 135 x 365 x 50mm x 650g. It has a surge protection red LED.

I prefer switched 240VC ports if only for safety.

I don’t know about you, but I tend to buy 4 port power boards regularly – usually at the dollar shops for under $10. So, I was most curious to see if the HPM product was better.

I can only be subjective, but it looks better and has the all-important C-tick stamp that is missing from the cheapies.

HPM Says where other brands import cheap products from overseas and short-cut compliance testing, it has a large Research & Development team based in Sydney and a fully accredited NATA testing lab. HPM’s technical team participate on the boards of all the key compliance governing bodies.

4 x 230V power points total 240V/10A (usual)

I am sold. HPM quality and USB-C and USB-A charging – what more do you need?

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