Genki Moonbase review: Power up all your devices in style

Ever feel like your power strip isn't enough, or you don't feel like you can place confidence in your current ones? The Moonbase charging station from Genki is here, and it's ready to juice up your entire setup stylishly.

The Genki Moonbase seems unassuming as it sits in its box. I was sent the white and orange Moonlight colorway and support for US plugs, but it is also available in blue and black, or Darkside. The power strip also has EU and UK plug variants.

Inspecting the charging station, it is large and heavy at 850 grams. The precise engineering and choice materials are evident once I held it in my hands — especially the casing that felt like steel. I had to be careful about the sharp corners, though, but they weren't anything above a minor inconvenience. The plugs themselves were just meek, black protrusions in the middle, but this modesty was quickly about to change.

Moving on to the wiring and power cable, it has a 1.5-meter-long braided cable that feels as classy as the rest of the power strip. With my Moonlight color scheme, the cable was a bright orange and is easy to tell apart from the other generic cables I have in my setup.

The Moonbase has three AC outlets spaced apart. Ideally, this is where your monitors or your consoles would go. The generous gap between each outlet and its elevated nature made it accommodating when it came to power bricks. No more shimmying your plugs around just to make them fit, regardless of how bulky they are.

Once the Moonbase was plugged in, the three protruded outlets started glowing. This lighting can be controlled by a capacitive button found on the back of the plug.

There are various options for color and lighting effects, or you can turn them off completely.

The Moonbase boasts eight "active protection systems" in exchange for zero performance impact. This includes surge and overcurrent protection and temperature control. For the latter, it doesn't completely eliminate the heat, though, especially with large loads. They do promise cooler temperatures across the board, especially since the use case that Genki sees for this power strip is to be a stylish addition on top of your desk.

It also has a safety door shutter mechanism and grounding protection. Grounding protection ensures that means that whatever you're plugging into any of its three outlets has a ground prong. The Moonbase actively prevented me from plugging in anything that did not have the prong. Instead, the device received no power, and my charging brick just... sprang out.

The four USB-C ports can output a maximum of 240 watts collectively. They are all located on the front end of the power brick, and each of them is labeled accordingly based on the maximum power each port can provide.

Port 1: 140W

This is ideal for MacBooks, high-power laptops, and gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally. It also supports the PD 3.1 protocol and can charge devices quickly as long as the delivery is supported. My ASUS Zenbook 14 felt very comfortable on this port and was charging at a decent speed.

Port 2: 100W

This can also be used to charge ultrabooks, laptops, and handheld gaming devices. I also plugged my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in, and it was recognized as a "Super Quick Charge 2.0."

Ports 3 and 4: 30W (each)

This is where devices like iPads and phones mostly come in. You can also use this to charge some of your wireless devices, like a keyboard, mouse, and headset. You can also plug in a wireless charger into one of these.

Knowing how much power your specific device can draw is key, but you can use the device categories above as a starting point. Also, make sure that your USB-C cables support the power you want to deliver — there's no point plugging in a cable rated for 100W in a 140W outlet.

Again, the Genki Moonbase can only deliver a total maximum of 240W through its four USB-C ports. Depending on how many of the ports you use, the output values may change.

Here are all of the charging protocols supported by each port:

The Moonbase is a great way to simplify your charging experience. Whether you want a sleek new addition to your setup (just make sure to choose the right color scheme that matches your rig!) or to pack less when you're on the go, the Moonbase does a great job at decluttering wires and adaptors.

The wide spacing between the AC outlets supports even the bulkiest of adaptors, and you can place your confidence in its many security features. Meanwhile, the USB-C ports are beasts of their own and are able to charge gaming laptops and handheld devices.

The build feels luxurious, and the GaN technology prevents it from getting too hot. It will still get warm, yes, but you will still be able to touch it and move it around.

In most cases, the Genki Moonbase is the perfect power brick: it does its job well and looks good while doing it. If I had to nitpick anything, it would be the fact that the ground protection prevented me from plugging in some power bricks, but this is understandable given its dedication to providing a worry-free charging experience.

Of course, this is all assuming you're willing to drop $119.99 on a power brick. If you do, then this is a competitive choice and a recommended product. You can pick up the Moonbase on the official Genki store.

Genki provided esports.gg with a review Genki Moonbase unit.

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