2 Gang Double 13A 15W USB-A Socket - Cool Grey

A double switched socket with two USB-A charging ports on the same plate, so a phone and a tablet can top up while both 13A openings stay free for lamps, laptops and the kettle. The front is a flat screwless plate in cool grey, unbroken across its face, with chrome rockers and chrome-ringed pin apertures picking out a little brightness against the soft grey. The USB pair shares 15W, which covers steady overnight charging for a handset or a reader.

We put this where chargers otherwise live permanently plugged in: bedsides, home desks, kitchen worktops, the shelf by the hall where keys and phones land. Each half of the socket has its own rocker, so you can switch off a charger or an appliance without pulling the plug, and the USB ports mean fewer plug-in adaptors cluttering the wall. It suits busy family rooms and small flats where power points are in short supply, and it works well in a scheme with grey or graphite paintwork, where a white plate would jump out.

The plate and body are moulded ABS, a hard-wearing plastic that keeps its colour and does not mark easily around a well-used charging point. Keep it looking right by wiping the face with a barely damp cloth and drying it off; skip solvents and cream cleaners, which dull the moulding and can craze the chrome trim. It is intended for dry indoor rooms on a household supply, and it carries a ten year warranty. The screwless grey plate pairs happily with brushed chrome or nickel ironmongery, and we would run the same plate style through the switches and sockets in a room so the walls read as one set rather than a mixture.

How much charging power do the USB ports give?

The two USB-A ports share 15W between them, so one device on its own can draw the full amount, while two plugged in together split it.

Does using the USB ports take one of the 13A sockets out of action?

No. The USB-A ports are built into the plate and sit alongside the two 13A sockets, so all four positions can be used at once.

What size is the plate?

It is a standard double plate at 146mm wide by 85mm tall, with a 35mm depth behind the face.

Are both sockets switched?

Yes, each one has its own rocker switch, so you can isolate a charger or appliance without unplugging it.

How should I clean it?

A barely damp cloth over the face, then dry it. Avoid solvents, bleach and abrasive creams, as these can dull the grey moulding and mark the chrome detailing.

Can it go in a bathroom or outside?

No. It is rated for dry indoor rooms only, so keep it to bedrooms, living spaces, kitchens, halls and offices.