Chargers & Power · Head-to-head
Cruise-friendly charging vs surge protection for home use
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Both models combine AC outlets and USB charging in a compact strip with a low-profile plug. One Beat provides three AC outlets, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and a six-foot braided 14AWG cord. Its four USB ports share 22.5W, with up to 5V/2.4A per USB-A port and 5V/3A per USB-C port. TESSAN provides four AC outlets, three USB ports, a five-foot cord, and a flat plug; its USB-C port is rated up to 15W (5V/3A) and each USB-A port up to 2.4A.
The deciding difference is protection and intended setting: One Beat is explicitly a no-surge, cruise-oriented strip, while TESSAN includes 900-joule surge protection for desks, dorms, and bedside setups. TESSAN also has one more AC outlet, whereas One Beat has one more USB port and a longer cord.
Best for Best for desk power
A compact, no-surge power strip for cruise cabins, travel and crowded desks, with three AC outlets, four USB ports and a six-foot braided cord.
Best for Best for bedside charging setups
A compact 5-foot power strip with four AC outlets, three USB ports, and a space-saving flat plug. Best for desks, dorm rooms, and bedside charging.
| Pick | Type | USB-C PD | Multi-port | GaN | Foldable/compact | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Beat Power Strip with USB-C, 3 Outlets and 4 USB Ports | Power strip | ✓ | — | — | — | ★ 4.8 | Desk power |
| TESSAN 5-Foot Flat Plug Surge Protector with USB-C | Power strip | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ★ 4.8 | Bedside charging setups |
✓ = listed by the manufacturer. — = not listed (may still be present). Specs reflect current listings; confirm details and price on Amazon.
Pick One Beat if you need a compact no-surge strip for cruise cabins or want four USB connections, including two USB-C ports, plus a six-foot cord. Pick TESSAN if surge protection and four AC outlets matter more for a desk, dorm room, or bedside setup. Neither is a laptop charger: One Beat lists no PD or PPS, and TESSAN's USB-C port tops out at 15W — fine for phones and earbuds, not for a laptop.