The most expensive option in any roundup usually earns some skepticism on principle, but this one earns its spot by solving a problem that's more common than people expect: a hostel or guesthouse room with exactly one power outlet and multiple devices that all need charging at once.
The TESSAN 65W GaN Dual AC Outlet Travel Adapter is the splurge pick on our best universal travel adapters for solo travelers roundup, the one to get if you're tired of playing musical chairs with a single wall socket.
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Quick note on prices: everything below is in USD unless I've flagged otherwise — most of these picks are US-sourced, even though I'm reviewing them from Australia.
TESSAN 65W GaN Dual Outlet at a glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | ~$45 to $50 — Check price on Amazon → |
| Ports | 2 AC outlets, 3 USB-C, 2 USB-A |
| Power | 65W GaN fast charging |
| Coverage | Type C, G, A, I plugs (150+ countries) |
Why it earns the splurge pick
Two AC outlets plus five USB ports means seven devices charging off one adapter in one wall socket — genuinely useful in the older hostels and guesthouses that seem to have been built with the assumption nobody would ever own more than one electronic device. GaN keeps the whole thing running cool even with everything plugged in at once, which cheaper multi-port designs don't always manage. A double 10A fuse backs it up on the safety side, and the single USB-C port does 65W on its own, enough to take a phone from empty to 80% in about 40 minutes if you're not sharing it with anything else.
Real talk: anyone who's shared a room and had to negotiate outlet access with a roommate over whose phone charges first knows exactly the situation this solves. One adapter, seven devices, argument over.
What we like
- Two full AC outlets, not just USB — genuinely rare in this category
- GaN keeps it cool under a full load of devices
- Solves shared-outlet situations other adapters can't
- Double 10A fuse protection built in
What could be better
- The most expensive pick here by a clear margin — most solo travelers don't need this much capacity, see the EPICKA TA-105+ for the everyday version
- Larger footprint than the compact or budget options
- Only one pin can be pushed out at a time — you reset it before extending the second one, a minor extra step compared with simpler folding-pin designs
Who it's for
Solo travelers who share rooms often (hostels, group tours) or who simply travel with a lot of gear to keep charged.
Best splurge: TESSAN 65W GaN Dual Outlet — two AC outlets plus five USB ports, cool under a full load. ~$45 to $50. Check price on Amazon
Frequently asked questions
Is it overkill for solo travel?
For a genuinely solo trip with just your own devices, yes, probably — the EPICKA TA-105+ covers most people fine. This one earns its price specifically in shared rooms or when you're carrying more gear than average.
Does it convert voltage for things like hair dryers?
No — it's a plug shape adapter, not a voltage converter. It supports 100V-250V wide-voltage devices, so check your hair dryer, straightener, or curling iron is rated for that range before plugging it in.
See how it stacks up against the other 4 picks in our full travel adapter comparison for solo travelers.
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