Features:

  • Highest power device on the market
  • Two vertical high powered USB Ports
  • 3.6A charging capacity
  • Smart chip-powered USB ports recognize the requirements of attached device and optimize charge accordingly
  • Back and side wired for easy installation
10x the price of the non USB version but worth it in some applications

I replaced all of the outlets and switches on the first floor. Our home is close to 70 years old and this conpleted a refresh after painting. I only bought one of these for on a kitchen counter. We oftentimes connect a brick to charge a phone or bose speaker using usb. This keeps the outlets open for the coffee maker and no brick extended off the outlet. I put in close to 30 Leviton outlets and another 15 or so switches. The 10 pack of outlets were $20 at home depot. This one outlet costs as much as 10 but worth it in some areas. This is solidly built and seems to charge iphones and Android devices quickly. Easy installation like the other outlets.

The clutter is gone

Easy to install and works as advertised. I installed two of these in our master bedroom one next to each nightstand. This eliminated an amazing amount of clutter and still left space to plug in the electric blanket and lamp. I found that with cheap USB cables it will not deliver high currents. I paired this with an Anker cable designed for high current charging and it works very well. I can charge my tablet and phone quickly at the same time. The USB connectors are very close to the AC outlets. If you have anything bulky (a Lutron Casseta wireless switch, for example. ) plugged in to the AC outlets the USB my be difficult to reach. Since there is no reason to remove the USB cables, I plugged them in first and then the AC components. Works great, and worth the price. Second thoughts: The product does everything the manufacturer claims. The problem is that it may not be enough. When I attempted to charge both my Samsung S5 and my Lenovo Yoga HD+ at the same time the current demand exceeded the capacity of the charger. The S5 current demand peaks at about 2.8A according to the "Battery Monitor Widget", and the tablet can demand close to 2A. The total demand was 4.8A verses the rating of 3.6A for the charger. The charger did what is logical and shut itself down to prevent damage. As a consequence neither device was charged. I have since learned that by switching from the OEM, OTG cable to a normal micro USB cable the current demand of the S5 will be limited. That allows me to charge both devices at the same time. I have no need for extreme speed when charging overnight. I still like the outlet, and I stand by my five star review of it.

Great accessory

this allows you to charge two devices at the same time. I used two iPhones a 5 &6. I wonder if it would have enough current to charge a tablet and an iPhone 6? 3.1 amps should be plenty. Single device charging: I think this USB charger outputs 3.1 amps in either port since my phone went from 20% charge to 100 % in about half hour. Fast charging is not recommended as it causes damage on your battery. I usually charge both iPhones at the same time anyway. So I have no problem with that. Plus when visitors come, they always come with their dead phones so they always need a quick charge. This will Be perfect for them.

Great plug and you don't need wire nuts if it is in the middle of the circuit.

This is a great addition to my house. I love that I get 3.6amps of charging power and get to keep both 120V plugs. It charged my Note2 from 47% to 100% in about 1.5hrs. I was worried that the USB plug would interfere with the plugs, but they do not. Also, I have read a few reviews that there is only 1 screw for the Hot and 1 screw for the Neutral causing you to have to use a wire nut if the plug is not at the end of the circuit. While it true that there is only 1 screw each, there is a clamp at the terminals allowing you to back wire 2 wires on each screw. (I will try to add a picture.) It clearly explains this in the directions. It does stick out a bit from the plate and the plate is not included, so don't forget that.

Works with iPhone 6 Plus.

Charges my iPhone 6 Plus – seems faster than the charger it came with, which is consistent with the reports that Apple ships a 1A charger with the iPhones and this charger outputs 3.6A. The outlet does protrude beyond the faceplate about 1/8" but it doesn't bother me. The outlet that I replaced had 5 wires attached, 2 black, 2 white, and a ground (bare). On first glance it looked like this Leviton only had three screws (white, black, and ground), so for a couple minutes I was confused on how to wire this, but after reading up and looking at the wiring diagram, I saw that the white and black screw clamps on this Leviton accept two wires each.

Leviton vs Topgreener

I've been retrofitting the old-school duplex outlets in our house with both Leviton and Topgreener USB outlets, along with Leviton Decorated Plus commercial grade outlets. I can't say much more than what other reviewers wrote, so I'll touch on the differences between the two top sellers. Quality - Leviton gets the edge. They're both made in China, and both UL certified. Neither feels cheap, unlike the rebranded no-name-odd-wallplate outlets that are all over the place here. (I think the Topgreener is also a rebranded generic outlet, but it's not as ubiquitous as the oddball $12 outlets.} Still, the Leviton feels a little bit more polished and solid. Plug action is a bit smoother. It's not a rebranded generic outlet. It's a brand you know. Appearance - tie. The surface of the Leviton is smooth, but it projects a few millimeters from a standard Decora/decorator wallplate. Spacers or washers help a bit, as does using a Lutron Claro wallplate. The surface of the Topgreener is a bit rougher, but it sits flush with a standard wallplate. Accessories - Topgreener. It comes with both a standard decorator wallplate, and a nice clone of the otherwise pricey Lutron Claro wallplate. The Leviton doesn't have any added wallplates. Ease of installation - tie. Both allow traditional side wiring, and push-in screw-secured rear wiring, just like most commercial grade outlets. Charging power - I'll edit this is someone buys me a USB tester. Packaging . Topgreener. A simple cardboard box, with polished branding/graphics and a cellophane window. The Leviton comes in a clamshell/cardboard hybrid package that's not difficult to open, but you're still dealing with plastic. Neither hum or buzz. Neither can be wired for a half hot switched outlet. Neither have an indicator light. Both have instructions in readable English. (and, for the Leviton, Spanish and Fremch.). The verdict - a draw, really. If you don't mind paying a bit extra for wallplates, and don't mind that it takes some work to get the face flush, and are brand conscious, go with Leviton. If you're looking for bang for the buck, and you're using Lutron Claro wallplates (and draining your checking account in the process), Topgreener has the edge.

Leviton products are awesome. This one was no exception

Leviton products are awesome. This one was no exception. This is a very nice product, and the USB charging ports are in the best place possible. Sometimes it can get crowded if you have both ports and both USB ports occupied, so choosing slim USB connectors and "not-so-chunky" plugs are recommended. The only thing I can say about this product is that it is noticeably bigger than a standard light socket and therefore noticeably DEEPER. For this, the Romex has to be cut back a little bit because it will crowd the box. I had a friend of mine who is electrically inclined install these, but I would not have been comfortable installing them myself (and I am willing to dive into most projects head-first). Just a word of warning. Super nice product, and really has worked out well in the kitchen and bedrooms.

Fantastic, highly recommended and totally DIY :)

This dude is great! It works perfectly and was super easy to install. BUT NOTE, it is girthy (see pics from others). If you have a small receptacle box (i.e. the box that is behind the drywall), you may need to re-evaluate. My home is newer (built in 2006) and has larger receptacle boxes. There were a LOT of wires in the receptacle box that I installed mine in (probably a junction box), so all you should need to do is just shove all the wires out of the way (left and/or right) to make room for this girthy unit. I had no issues making it semi-flush to the receptacle plate, just pay attention to not torque it down completely before installing the face plate. I installed one in the kitchen, at the end of a long... counter top where there is a desk-type area. Perfect place for it. I can charge 2 USB items and 2 115v items all at the same time! Because it's in the kitchen (a wet area), the outlet is on a GFCI circuit (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt). Again, it was super easy to install, just 3 wires. You can do it!!!!!!! I didn't bother to turn off the power to the house/area because the outlet where I installed mine is a 'child' of a main GFCI receptacle. I just pressed the 'Test' button on the parent GFCI outlet to shut off the power to the child outlet. Sounds complicated, but it's not. You can totally do this!!! Absolutely fantastic!! I've been looking around the house to find other (convenient) places to install more of these units. I hope this helps you out. Happy DIY Amazonians :)

Solid, Heavy-Duty Outlet by Well-Known, Reputable Manufacturer

Contrary to comments by some earlier reviewers, you do not have to "pigtail" the installation with a single wire to each screw if the outlet isn't at the end of the circuit. Although this outlet only has two screws, each has a clamp that holds two wires. Don't wrap the wires around the screws; instead, keep the stripped ends straight and insert them into the grooves on the back of the and under the clamps, then tighten. This is a solidly made unit by a highly respected manufacturer of home and commercial electrics. I think it's much better and safer than most of the relatively flimsy units that plug into an existing outlet. The absence of a thick bulge coming out from the wall is also a plus, in comparison to a plug-in adapter, if you have furniture close to the wall. The outlet is, as others have noted, much deeper than a standard outlet: 1-1/4 inches, the same as the depth of a dimmer. You will need a fairly deep box, and I found it necessary to carefully press other wires and wire nuts tight against to back wall of the box in order to make the unit fit. If you use the outlet for power bricks, they may partially block the USB ports. I found that it's best to plug in the USB port(s) before plugging in the bricks. As far as I can tell from the time it takes to recharge my Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone, the USB ports provide at least as much charging current as the heavy-duty charger plug that comes with the Galaxy. Overall, this is the outlet to use if you can do the installation or are willing to pay an electrician. I wouldn't be surprised if it were to become the standard household outlet in the near future.

Dependable outlets are handy to have around the house.

Super handy outlet puts a USB charger where you need it. Wherever I normally put down my cellphone and tablet, I swapped off the standard outlet for these Leviton units with dual USB ports. There's one by the kitchen island, one next to my wife's desk in the study, and one by the bathroom counter. Be sure to double check the amp rating of the outlet you're replacing. Most locations require only a 15-amp unit, but often times kitchen outlets are running 20-amps. Leviton makes a different model for that application. I considered trying another manufacturer's product that looks essentially the same but at a lower cost. I didn't make that purchased because I read reviews early on that talked about a humming noise. When it comes to electricity, humming is not something that should be considered normal. These units from Leviton have proven durable, silent, and likely to provide dependable service for as long as I live in this house.

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