Genki has announced its first power strip, capable of charging up to seven devices simultaneously using three AC outlets and four USB-C ports. Moonbase can deliver up to 240W of power through its USB-C ports (with a maximum of 140W for a single device) and will be available with custom USB-C cables with built-in lighting, making it easy to connect devices whenever necessary. necessary. dark.
The Moon Base is now available for pre-order through a Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign with delivery expected in April 2025. Full retail price for the power strip alone is expected to be $120, but is discounted to $88 for those who pre-order, or $129 if you also want a set of four cables Moonlink USB-C from Genki.
Moonbase, which measures approximately 7.7 inches long, features three AC outlets on the top that are generously spaced to accommodate larger AC adapters and multiport chargers. The AC outlets feature a transparent design with LEDs that change color with the push of a button. Below the plugs, the power strip incorporates a low-consumption GaN (gallium nitride) charger that delivers a total of 240 W of power through its four side USB-C ports.
The maximum power output of a single USB-C port is limited to 140W, and that's when only two of them are in use. With devices connected to the Moonbase's four USB-C ports, two can deliver a maximum of 100W, while the other two max out at just 20W.
Not all USB-C cables can handle more than 100W of power, so Genki created an optional set of updated Moonlink USB-C cables to accompany the Moonbase. Three of the cables support 100W charging and come in small (1 foot), medium (3.3 feet), and large (6 feet) lengths, while the Moonlink+ can handle 240W and includes a built-in LED display that shows the current. energy consumption.
With one end plugged in, all Moonlink cables glow on the other end to help illuminate the USB-C port of the device you want to power; The lighting turns off once both ends are plugged in. Although Moonlink cables are available as part of a bundle with the Moonbase power strip, you only get one of each of the four versions; Unfortunately, you can't choose which of the cables will work best for your setup.