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Plugable 12-Outlet Power Strip with 2-Port USB Charger (25ft/7.6m Cable)
$89.99 USD
SKU: PS12-USB25Amazon Rating : (1053 Reviews)
Features
- Reach Where You Need Power - 12 grounded outlets on a 25 ft (7.6 m) cord— eight standard-spaced and four extra-wide outlets that fit large power-adapter bricks. Sliding dust covers protect unused outlets, and indicator LEDs show Grounded and Protected status.
- Surge Protection That Fits the Office— 4320 Joules of UL/cUL-rated surge protection across all 12 outlets, with built-in EMI/RFI filtering and a 2-in-1 power/circuit-breaker switch.
- USB-C and USB-A Charging - Two USB-C ports and one USB-A port share 30 W (USB-C output— 5 V 3 A, 9 V 3 A, 12 V 2.5 A, 15 V 2 A), so phones, tablets and other USB-C devices charge from the strip instead of separate AC adapters.
- Where It Fits— Desk clusters and workstations in government and municipal offices, classrooms and computer carts, school and university labs, clinic and hospital administrative areas, retail counters, and AV or event setups. For office and administrative equipment; not for patient-care medical equipment.
- Mount It Your Way, Supported for Years— Bi-direction mounting holes allow cable-up or cable-down wall or desk mounting. Supports up to 15 A (1800 W) across the AC outlets. 2-year warranty and lifetime support from our North American team. Surge protector only, not a battery backup.
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Power and Charge Everything
The Plugable 12-Outlet Power Strip with 2-Port USB Charger (PS12-USB25) can help expand and declutter your power needs by offering 12 additional standard US 3-prong grounded power outlets, with sliding safety covers, in one elegant package. Its compact design and lengthy cable make it very easy to create the perfect all-in-one power setup for the home or office. Four outlets are widely spaced to fit large "wall wart" power adapter bricks.
Surge Suppression
This power strip also provides surge suppression for up to 12 devices. Devices are safer than ever during voltage spikes or electrical storms.
Note: No surge suppression device can assure protection from a direct lightning strike.
Features
- 12x surge protected power outlets
- 4320 Joules of protection
- Built-in EMI/RFI filter
- UL/cUL Listed (File #: E115193)
- Wall mountable
Extra Long Cable
With the permanently-attached 25ft cable, this surge suppressor can be located nearly anywhere you need power. From the desktop, under the desk, or across the room, you can provide protected power and USB charging to those hard-to-reach areas.
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Why can't I drive two external extended displays with my Google Pixel phone?
Google Pixel phones support USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode for wired video output, but due to Android OS limitations, they cannot produce two extended external displays using MST, DisplayLink, or Thunderbolt docking technologies. This is a platform constraint, not a hardware or dock issue.
Understanding the Limitation
Google Pixel phones are limited by the Android operating system’s handling of external displays. While many Pixel models (such as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 series) support USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode, they can only output to a single external display at a time. Android is designed primarily for screen mirroring, and extended display support is extremely limited across Android phones.
Key Point:
Android OS currently restricts Pixel phones to one external display, regardless of the dock or adapter used.
Dock Behavior with Pixel Phones
MST Docks (e.g., Plugable UD-MSTH2)
MST (Multi-Stream Transport) requires the host device to support splitting one DisplayPort signal into multiple independent video streams. While common on Windows and many Chromebooks, Pixel phones do not support MST for extended displays.
When using an MST dock, a Pixel phone will:
- Output to one external display only, or
- Mirror the same content to two connected monitors
- Dual extended desktops are not supported
DisplayLink Docks
DisplayLink technology works on Android through a companion app (e.g., DisplayLink Presenter). However:
- Android only supports a single external display via DisplayLink
- DisplayLink docks cannot be used to achieve multiple extended monitors from a Pixel device
- DisplayLink is not recommended for dual display use on Android
Thunderbolt Docks
Google Pixel phones are not Thunderbolt-certified hosts. When connected to a Thunderbolt dock:
- They revert to basic USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode
- Only a single mirrored display is possible
Visual Summary
| Dock Type | Extended Displays | Mirroring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MST Dock | ❌ | ✅ | No MST support on Android |
| DisplayLink Dock | ❌ | ✅ | Requires DisplayLink app |
| Thunderbolt Dock | ❌ | ✅ | Functions as USB-C only |
Recommended Alternatives
If your goal is to use two independent external displays, consider the following instead:
- Windows laptops with DisplayPort MST support
- Chromebooks that support MST
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I extend my Pixel’s screen to two monitors using any method?
A: No. As of now, Android does not support multiple extended displays. Only mirroring to one display is possible.
Q: Does DisplayLink allow multiple displays on Android?
A: No. Even with DisplayLink’s Android app, you are limited to one external display.
Q: Why do Windows and ChromeOS devices work with MST but not Android?
A: Android lacks support for DisplayPort MST and advanced GPU capabilities required for multiple display outputs. This is a software/platform-level limitation.
Conclusion
While Google Pixel phones are capable of driving a single external display, dual extended monitors are not possible due to Android OS restrictions. This applies across all dock types, including MST, DisplayLink, and Thunderbolt. For users requiring robust multi-display setups, we recommend using a Windows or Chromebook device that supports MST alongside a compatible docking station like the Plugable UD-MSTH2.
If you have any questions or need help selecting a compatible dock, reach out to our support team at support@plugable.com.
USB Port Types
USB-A
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This is the standard USB connection that most computers offered prior to the introduction of USB Type-C (USB-C). Even after the introduction of USB Type-C, this is still quite common.
It can provide data transfer rates up to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 gbps) specification depending on the host and device, but does not directly support video in the way that USB-C Alternate Mode does. This limitation makes DisplayLink USB graphics adapters and docking stations ideal on systems that do not have USB-C, or in instances where more displays are needed beyond available video outputs of a PC.
USB-B
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This type of connection comes in a couple different styles depending on whether USB 3.0 and higher transfer rates are supported (bottom graphic). Usually this type of connection is used to plug into USB devices that do not have a fixed cable connected, such as USB docking stations, USB hubs, printers, and others.
USB Mini-B
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One of the first connectors for charging a smartphone, wireless game controller (such as the Sixaxis and DualShock 3), and other small devices such as external hard drives. Not commonly used today, but is still used in some cases. Most devices using USB Mini B are using USB 2.0, though a USB 3.0 variant does exist. This specification also added USB On-The-Go (OTG) functionality, though it is more commonly implemented with Micro USB.
USB Micro-B
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A smaller connector that serves many of the same uses as the Mini B connector, with added optional features such as Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) to allow devices like smartphones to output video to larger displays without requiring a dedicated port for video output.
The larger variant of USB-B is most commonly used for external hard drives for higher 5Gbps transfer rates.
USB-C, Thunderbolt™ 3, and Thunderbolt™ 4
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The most recent USB connection, USB Type-C (USB-C), represents a major change in what USB can do. The connector is smaller, can be connected in two orientations, is able to carry substantially more power and data, and can directly carry video signals of multiple types (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.) Intel has also adapted the USB-C connector for use with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4.
It is important to note that while all Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 connections are USB-C, not all USB-C connections can be used with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 devices.
More details regarding physical USB connections can be found on Wikipedia . The graphics depicted here are adapted from Wikimedia Commons by various artists under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
Surge protector power switch problem
The rocker switch on our surge protectors isn't just a simple on/off switch, it's a 15A (Amps) circuit breaker similar to what can be found in most household power panels. If the switch on your surge protector will not stay in the RESET position, there are a few possible causes.
A device is drawing too much current
- If a simple low-current device is triggering the circuit breaker, it likely has a direct short. Try disconnecting everything from the surge protector and attach each device one-at-a-time until one of the devices triggers the breaker.
- If multiple devices combined draw more than 15A total, the breaker will be tripped. Try removing one device at a time and resetting the breaker to see if it stays on.
- Not all devices will draw full power all the time, devices like portable AC units, pumps, compressor motors etc., have variable loads and when combined may exceed the current rating of the power strip, and possibly the home or office circuit breaker.
- A device that requires more than 15A cannot be used with this surge protector, and likely should not be attached to a wall outlet either, as a majority of household circuits in the US only support 15A. Many garages will have 20A circuits instead to support high-current devices like power tools necessitating 20A power strips and surge suppressors specifically designed for power tools.
Electrical events have caused a total failure of the surge protector
- The Joule rating on a surge protector describes how much total energy the protection circuit can absorb before failure. The surge protector relies on Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) to absorb excess voltage spikes. Each event is cumulative, degrading the MOV slightly, so many small surges or one large surge can cause failure.
- Failure modes: some surge protectors will silently fail, continuing to power connected devices but no longer inhibiting surges. We don't want our customers attaching valuable devices to a power strip that is no longer protecting their investments and choose to have it fail-safe, however that does mean it may stop working after a surge, lightning strike, power outage, etc.
- Every consumer-grade surge protector will eventually fail in this manner. The power strip cannot be repaired and must be replaced.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at support@plugable.com and we'll be happy to help!
Do Plugable products support the Apple SuperDrive?
No, Plugable products do not support the Apple SuperDrive.
Why do Plugable products not support the Apple SuperDrive?
The Apple SuperDrive has stringent power requirements that can only be met by directly connecting the SuperDrive directly to the host computer. As a result at this time Apple recommends only using their USB-C adapter cables. Apple provides more information on this topic here → How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive
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