16-in-1 Power Strip Tower vs PASSUS Tower Power Bar with Surge Protector

Both are 12-outlet vertical towers with USB charging, so the real split is USB-C fast charging versus a built-in night light. The Power Strip Tower 16-in-1 wins on charging: its USB-C PD20W port fast-charges phones and tablets, and 1800J surge protection is a solid rating. The PASSUS adds a fifth USB port and a night light, which suits a dark dorm or bedside spot. Build quality on both is generic no-name plastic; owners of this class of tower report the pivoting outlet sections loosen over time, so treat neither as a lifetime buy.

• Choose the Power Strip Tower 16-in-1 if you want USB-C Power Delivery fast charging and the higher 1800J surge rating for a desk full of laptops, monitors and phones.
• Choose the PASSUS Tower if you want an extra USB port and a built-in night light for a bedroom, dorm or hallway where you plug in overnight.