CONCLUSION

   The USB Master Charger is a rather simple looking device but regardless when we started using it we couldn't help but to think that with a total of 10 USB charging ports this would be ideal for cafeterias, bars and other places where people go to hang out. Sure it may also be useful in an office with more than one person working there but for a household it just seems as somewhat overkill no matter how anyone sees it. Of course as time goes by the number of mobile devices per household will increase to a point when all of us may need such devices but at least for now 10 USB charging ports seem just a tad too many (still it doesn’t hurt to have more). Also giving the device 10 USB ports with 2.4A output is what i call a double edged sword since on one hand you can use it to quickly charge devices with low battery levels but on the other you simply can't use it on a daily basis since that would probably damage any battery used in a mobile/portable device in general (although currently battery packs have reduced that issue a lot compared to even just 5 years ago). Personally i think it would be much better had Sandberg placed 5-6 USB ports with 2.4A output and 4-5 USB ports with 1.5A output on the device but as usual we can’t have it all. It would also be nice to see covers for the USB ports since they face upwards and thus will gather dust a lot easier compared to similar devices with USB ports placed horizontally but honestly that’s just me being picky.

   Right now the Sandberg USB Master Charger Pro retails for USD141 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 91Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) so although to some people it may look as a bit expensive especially considering that you can find similar 5 port chargers for 1/4^th of the price. On the other hand after checking around it seems that most 6+ USB chargers by popular manufacturers cost roughly as much so things could be worse. In the end if you feel you could use a 10 port USB charger at home or work then the USB Master Charger Pro could be the right tool for the job and that’s why it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Size
- 10 USB Charging Ports (5V/2.4A)
- Massive Power Output (24000mA / 120W)
 

CONS

- 2.4A USB Charging Ports
- Price (For Some)