FOVAL Power Step Down 220V to 110V Voltage Converter International Travel Adapter for Hair Straightener/Curling Iron Including US/AU/EU/UK/India Universal Plug Adapter

The media could not be loaded. Preliminary notes... WATCH THE FOVAL VIDEO. IT'S A GREAT SUMMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION:The unit is rated at 200 watts. (DISREGARD MY COMMENT IN MY VIDEO RE: 250 WATT CAPACITY) Most questions you'll have will be about figuring out what devices you can power from this converter so that you don't exceed the total of 200 watt output capacity. Even if you exceed the unit's power-output-rating, the unit has internal protectors which will prevent damage to the unit. Most important recommendation to anyone who isn't "tech saavy" and has questions about what devices can be used with this adapter; talk to someone who is. Most "electro-mechanical" devices like shavers and small table top fans consume under 75 watts. And most electronic devices have labels with power consumption on the power supplies or on the item itself. Most laptop and cellular phone power supplies are rated to operate from 110vac to 220vac. So you wouldn't need this converter. But, for instance, if you have your phone but no charger-power supply available, you'll be able to get power from the unit's four USB outlets. Just one of many great features of this device.About the multiple cooling fans inside the converter......While I try never to dismiss someone's complaints... (all things in life are relative, right?)... Unless I heard wrong, based on the manufacturer's/distributor's video, there are multiple mini-fans within the converter. This is understandable given that this is a power-converter/power supply. I bring this up as there have been comments/complaints relating to the noise level of the converter. The unit I have does generate a very low-level fan noise, which I'd say is typical for a laptop computer cooling fan. I never felt it was at a bothersome level; only noticable when I focused on it. And frankly, it's one way of knowing you've left the unit in the "power-on" state. (there's an on-off button and a colorized usage light too). My thoughts are that whomever does have an issue with the low-level fan noise, may have an "out of specifications" unit, or they're applying unreasonable expectations for near-absolute silence. We're using this in our bedroom. And my wife is extremely sensitive to noise. She's never made mention of the cooling fan. And I left Vietnam with ringing in my ears that's been a constant companion for my entire adult life. So a little mini-cooling fan noise is the last item on my "priority list." Enough said.We've been in Brazil for the past three weeks of a one month trip, and have used the converter, primarily, to power a small table top fan, and to charge our phones and Ipad devices. It's been a perfect, compact, and easy-to-tote solution. For years, both we, US residents, and our family in Brazil, have resorted to "transformers", (rather heavy), when needing to "drop voltage (220vac to 110vac)" for the many US based appliances and devices we've brought, or were being used here. This is one of the items I've purchased on Amazon where I only have "POSITIVE COMMENTS." It's doing exactly what is needed. I'd certainly recommend this device to others.

Excellent for Europe!

Converter used in AU flawlessly. Even able to use hair straightener with no problems!

I've been using the converter for about a week in Southe Korea and it seems to be working as described so far. I haven't tried it with a hair straightener yet so I can't comment on that. However, the converter tends to get loud when charging my laptop which can be concerning so I will turn the converter off for a few minutes then restart it. The USB plugs seem to be "ON" all the time, they even charge things when the converter is turned off.

Item is extremely poor quality and does not work as advertised. Tried using a hair straightener that was made for United States specifications while traveling to Europe and it was fried. This device does not invert power clearly and ruined the hair straightener, and is worthless. Would not recommend.

I bought this in anticipation of a trip to Cuba, where electrical power is both 110 and 220, depending on location. I had used old, heavy power converters in previous trips abroad, and was looking for a converter that was trim and practical. This filled the bill admirably. The fact that it also has USB ports is a big plus. Thus, while almost all electronics are 110/220 compatible, in Cuba you have to deal with limited outlets in hotel rooms and casa particulars (I had only one), so there is a genuine need for a multi-outlet adapter.I tried it out in the states first; no problems. No issues in Cuba either, although the incoming electricity doesn't have the same amperage (I believe) that we see in the states; therefore, it took much longer to top off my laptop, for example. But being able to use any outlet outweighed that and I kept DSLR camera batteries, cell, iPad, and laptop fully charged during my week in Havana and in the countryside.The unit is largely silent with a fan. It's hardly a problem and it keeps it cool. Bottom line is that this is an excellent device for travelers. It comes with all the requisite plug adapters. I put mine in a heavy, clear plastic zipper bag which makes it easy to see the contents. This is just as useful for domestic American travel as it is for foreign travel, so it goes with me on vacation and photo trips.