2 Gang Double 13A 24W USB-C Socket - Dark Brown

Two switched sockets and USB-C charging share one screwless plate, finished in a deep dark brown with chrome detail. With no screw heads on show, the face reads as a clean, unbroken rectangle, and the rockers move with a definite click. The sockets are rated at 13A, while the USB-C ports supply up to 24W between them, enough to keep a phone and a tablet topped up without a charger plug taking up one of the sockets.

We reach for a socket like this where a wall is already busy: beside a bed, along a desk run, in a kitchen where cables and speakers gather, or in a hallway that has become the drop-off point for keys and headphones. The rockers let you cut power to a lamp or an appliance without pulling the plug out. Charging happens on the plate itself, so cubes and travel adaptors can stay in the drawer. It runs from an ordinary household supply and suits dry indoor rooms, and because the charging is built in, nothing blocks the other socket. It suits older houses and warm schemes, and anyone tired of hunting for a spare charger.

The plate is polycarbonate with metal beneath, and the dark brown runs across the face while chrome picks out the detail. Keep it clean by switching off at the consumer unit first, then wiping the face with a dry cloth; a barely damp cloth shifts fingerprints, and solvents or cream cleaners are best kept well away. We choose dark brown where crisp white plastic would sit oddly against oak, walnut or a warm painted wall, and the chrome ties in with other metal fittings nearby. It carries a ten year warranty.

How much charging power do the USB-C ports give?

Up to 24W in total, shared between the two ports, so the available power splits when both are in use.

What size is the plate?

It measures 146mm across and 85mm tall, with a 35mm depth behind the face.

Are both sockets switched?

Yes. Rocker switches control the sockets, so you can isolate whatever is plugged in without unplugging it.

What is it made from?

Polycarbonate and metal, in a dark brown colour finish with chrome detail. It weighs around 0.24kg.

How do I clean the plate?

With the power off, wipe the face using a dry cloth, or a barely damp one for marks. Avoid solvents, polishes and abrasive creams.

Is it suitable for a bathroom or outdoors?

No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry rooms inside the house only.