Power strips are keeping up with the smart trend to enable not only remote control and scheduling of plugged-in devices but also power monitoring and management while ensuring safety.
In China, manufacturers are working on the release of more smart power strips to take advantage of growing demand in both domestic and overseas markets. An early example is the Huawei Hilink smart power trip, which can be controlled using an app via Bluetooth to switch on and off and monitor electricity consumption. It has an added feature that triggers a red light and sends an alarm via app when overload is detected.
Widely available power strips from Chinese suppliers, however, are conventional models but these have built-in safety features that protect from overload, short circuits and current leakage. As such, the comply with industry standards such as UL, cUL, CE, GS, CCC and RoHS.
The typical specifications are 100 to 240VAC rated voltage, 50/60Hz frequency, 10 to 16A rated current, 500 to 2,500 rated power and about 5,000-cycle life span. These products can be customized to have sockets based on electrical standards used in different countries.
Chinese companies usually source sockets, wires, fuses, LED lights and cases from domestic providers. The cost of these materials is expected to remain stable and keep prices of power strips unchanged throughout 2025.
Power strip with US Type B sockets
Company: Ningbo A-Line Cable and Wire Co. Ltd
Ningbo A-Line’s power strip, the AL-03+AL-14, has three US Type B sockets. Its voltage rating is 125V and the rated current is 13A. This product follows NEMA 5-15P and CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 21-95 standards and is RoHS-compliant.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 25 days
Power strip with AU sockets, overload protection
Company: Ningbo A-Line Cable and Wire Co. Ltd
For the Australian market, the AL109 power strip from Ningbo A-Line has six AU Type I sockets and an H05VV-F cable. This SAA-approved product, with 240V, 10A, 2,400W rating, features built-in overload protection.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 25 days
Power strip with UK sockets, surge protection
Company: Ningbo Jianuo Electronic Co. Ltd
Ningbo Jianuo’s JN-E011-3365 power strip has six UK Type G sockets with individual switches. Its output current is 13A. This CE-approved product has built-in surge protection.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 40 days
Power strip with EU sockets, right-angle plug
Company: Ningbo Jianuo Electronic Co. Ltd
The JN-E016-2258 power strip from Ningbo Jianuo has six EU sockets, a master switch and a right-angle plug. It has 250V, 16A rating and meets VDE requirements.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 40 days
Power strip with US, USB sockets, smart IC
Company: Shenzhen Huntkey Electronics Co. Ltd
Shenzhen Huntkey’s power strip, the SMC127, features 12 US Type B sockets, two USB ports, a master switch and a heavy-duty cord measuring 6 feet or 1.8 meters in length. The USB ports use smart IC technology to auto-detect devices and ensure maximum charging speed. This product has overload protection and meets ETL and FCC requirements.
MOQ: Negotiable
Lead time: 30 days
Power strip with universal sockets, safety shutters
Company: Shenzhen Huntkey Electronics Co. Ltd
The SZN601 power strip from Shenzhen Huntkey features six universal sockets with individual safety shutters and a master switch. It has 250VAC, 10A, maximum 2,500W rating.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 30 days
