Amazon UKShort, multi-socket extension leads like this HANYCONY 4-way sit in the same space as the basic 4-gang blocks from Masterplug and other budget brands: a simple way to add extra plug sockets without trailing metres of cable around the room. The 1m length makes it more suited to desks, TV units and bedside setups than reaching across a lounge, while the braided outer jacket is there to cope better with scuffs and kinks than a plain PVC lead.
Who is this 1m 4-way extension lead best for?
If you’ve got a cluster of low-to-mid power devices in one spot (lamp, charger, router, console), a short lead keeps things tidier and reduces the temptation to coil excess cable. Four outlets is enough for most small setups, but it’s still worth checking plug spacing if you use bulky adapters.
- 1m cable: better for nearby sockets and cleaner cable runs
- 4-way block: expands a single wall socket for a small station of devices
- Braided cable: tougher feel and typically more resistant to everyday abrasion