Can someone help me determine what power outlet adapter I need in the Philippines?
Can someone help me determine what power outlet adapter I need in the Philippines?
I'm taking my first international trip to the Philippines next month and I'm confused on what kind of adapter I need. I found this Site Plugs A and B look similar to those used in north america. I'm only bringing my phone, tablet, and steam deck. I read that I don't need a transformer for those devices but I'll still need an adapter. I was hoping someone could link me the right adapter I need. I tried looking on amazon but I don't really trust the reviews on there anymore.
EDIT: for more context, my steam deck power adapter says. Input: 100-240v 1.2a 50-60hz. From my ubderstanfing, I won't need a transformer for my steam deck but just an adapter. Someone posted This which seems like all I need.
Thanks!
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They have the three types of plugs, but all have 220-240V.
If you're from Europe or UK, you should be fine, but you might need an adapter.
If you're from North America. You'll definitely need a power converter and adapter, no matter what type of outlet.
Tons of devices are 100-240v, needing a voltage converter is rare. A physical adapter is typically all that’s needed. Check the specs on the device.
I updated my post to include the power adapter for my steam deck. It allows 100-240v 50-60hz so I shouldn't need a converter, but just an adapter.
Most USB chargers convert the voltage automatically. You only need an adapter. But for things like a hairdryer for example, you might need the converter.
That's good to know, thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/World-Travel-Adapter-2-4A-SKROSS/dp/B01DALIDX6/
That's exactly the one I used in the Philippines (and many other countries), it's a Swiss brand with excellent built quality and overcharge protection, unlike many of the no name China things you find on Amazon. It's compatible with all plug types from A through G, and with the 2 USB sockets you can actually charge 3 devices at once.
For the devices you listed, no transformer is needed, correct.
Hair dryers are btw. the most common single-voltage appliances that cause issues, so don't bring one of those...
Thanks for the reply! That is definitely a little pricey, but if the build quality is good then it will be worth it.
You can definitely go for a cheaper one if it's a single use occasion for you, I've just been traveling around a lot over the years - mostly for work - and had some unbranded thing before that broke after a few uses.
I do plan on travelingore in the future. So I might as well get a good quality one.