These 'Versatile' USB Wall Outlets Are Now Only $20 on Amazon, and Shoppers Say They're 'a Breeze' to Install

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The "U" in USB stands for universal, and with everything from toothbrushes to screwdrivers now charging via USB, the standard technology is clearly living up to its name. That’s why it makes sense to turn at least one outlet in your house into a USB outlet, eliminating the annoyance of keeping a charger on hand. If you want one that's easy to install, Amazon has it for over 30% off.

Anker's USB Wall Outlet is just $20 right now for Prime members, a 33% discount off of its normal $30 price tag. For the money, you get an easy-to-install outlet that’s earned nearly 600 five-star ratings out of 750 total. Reviewers say it’s a “top of the line” outlet that's "incredibly versatile" and has “the cleanest look” among other available options. They also described installation as “a breeze,” which should take much of the stress out of getting one.

Anker USB Wall Outlet, $20 (was $30) at Amazon

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This isn’t a charger that simply plugs into an outlet; it’s a replacement for the outlet itself. And while that might be intimidating to non-electricians, installation is simply a matter of using a screwdriver and attaching three color-coded wires (and maybe a video tutorial for safety). It fits neatly into a standard single-gang electrician wall box and replaces the top outlet with two USB-A and one USB-C charging port, the latter of which is a 30-watt charger that can get an iPhone 12 from zero to 59% in half an hour. It has a 7-point safety system that includes fire-retardant casing, internal safety shutters, grounded protection, and more.

One reviewer who claimed to have “installed a lot of receptacles” said this is their favorite integrated USB option for a few reasons. One, “replacing the second plug with USB looks so clean,” as opposed to other models that squeeze too many ports into one box. Two, it’s easy to put in. “The terminals install easily…I didn't have too much of an issue with this one.” Three, the USB-C port can put out up to 30 watts, making this outlet “suitable for any device” and “actually quicker than most.”

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While they would’ve preferred two USB-C and one USB-A outlet, another reviewer wrote that the 30-watt capability and neat appearance of this outlet are part of a “near-perfect configuration.” They added that “the flexibility of two kinds of USB and a regular 120-volt outlet is perfect. Don’t be fooled by others that cram two 120-volt and multiple USB ports, you won’t be able to fit them all in at the same time.”

Ditching the charging bricks is a simple way to make your device-dependent life a bit simpler, and the Anker USB Wall Outlet is a simple way to do so. The chance to score this endlessly useful outlet for just $20 is one all non-luddites won’t want to miss.