Travel Adapter and Packing Cubes Guide: rts vs boAt C10 vs Portronics Juicemate Go
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The most expensive travel-adapter mistake isn’t the adapter — it’s plugging a single-voltage hair straightener into 110 V or 230 V and frying it. Every adapter in this guide changes the plug shape only; none converts voltage. With that understood, here’s how to choose.
Quick picks
- Most detailed listing, universal socket plus 2 USB ports: rts Universal Travel AdapterAd
- Foldable, surge protection, polarised US plugs: boAt Universal Travel Adapter C10Ad
- 6 A AC socket output: Portronics Juicemate GoAd
- Packing cubes to go with it: Lyrovo 7-piece packing cubesAd (UK)
The three adapters are India-listing only; the packing cubes are verified on both Amazon.in and Amazon.co.uk.
Comparison
| rts | boAt C10 | Portronics Juicemate Go | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries (maker) | 150+ | 150+ | 150+ |
| Plug types | US / EU / UK / AU | US / UK / EU / AU (incl. polarised US prongs) | International |
| USB | 2 USB ports | 2 USB-A, 10 W max each | Not detailed |
| Voltage | Not a converter — passes through local voltage | 100–240 V input; does not convert | 100–240 V input |
| Safety (listed) | Safety shutters | Safety shutters, surge protection, fuse | Child safety shutter, surge protection |
| Other | Detachable input plugs | Foldable | 6 A max output; ABS and copper build |
The voltage rule
rts puts it bluntly in its listing: “This device is an adaptor, not a converter.” Most phone, laptop and tablet chargers are dual-voltage (100–240 V) and are fine. Hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often aren’t — check the label on the device before you travel.
rts Universal Travel Adapter
US/EU/UK/AU plug options, a universal front socket for a laptop charger, two side USB ports and safety shutters. Pick it if you want the most explicit instructions. Skip it if you need fast USB charging — no wattage is listed.
boAt C10
Supports polarised US prongs, two USB-A ports at 10 W max each, safety shutters, surge and fuse protection, and folds flat. Pick it for frequent flyers. Skip it if 10 W USB is too slow — bring your own USB-C charger.
Portronics Juicemate Go
Lists 6 A max output, 100–240 V support, child safety shutter and surge protection. Pick it if you mainly need the AC socket.
Lyrovo packing cubes
Seven pieces: three sizes of cube, a laundry bag, an underwear bag, a shoe bag and a toiletry bag, in tear-resistant nylon with mesh tops. Pick them if your suitcase becomes chaos by day two.
What the listings don’t tell you
- USB-C. None of these adapters lists a USB-C power delivery port; plug your own charger into the AC socket.
- Grounded plugs. Check whether your laptop charger’s earth pin is supported in your destination.
Bottom line
Pick the adapter by ports and safety features, bring your own USB-C charger for fast charging, and never rely on an adapter to convert voltage.