Two flat USB ports are the one thing every standard Schuko socket is missing. The Orno OR-AE-13232 installs in place of an existing socket and adds USB-A and USB-C charging without a plug-in adapter or a separate charger on the desk.
Before you order, three things are worth checking: whether your existing back box is deep enough, what the USB output actually delivers, and where IP20 permits installation. This guide covers each point based on the manufacturer's specification and owner feedback from Skroutz.
Does your back box have enough depth?
This is the only question that can prevent installation. Check it before ordering anything else.
The OR-AE-13232 measures 80x80x41mm. The plate covers the standard 80x80mm opening, but the USB charger module behind the terminals pushes the total depth to 41mm. Most flush-mounted back boxes in Greek homes can accommodate this, but some older properties have shallower boxes that were set during original construction.
To check: remove the existing socket plate, look at the cavity behind it, and assess the depth. If the box is shallower than the socket mechanism, the front plate will sit proud of the wall and the fixing screws will not close flush. One buyer on Skroutz reported exactly this problem: the socket quality was fine, but the existing box was not deep enough, and the product listing gave no warning about the added depth from the USB module.
A new, deeper back box resolves this. If you can replace the box before ordering, that is the cleanest path forward.
What 5VDC / 2.8A means in practice
The USB output is 5V at a maximum of 2.8A. That 2.8A is the shared budget across both ports. If USB-A and USB-C are in use simultaneously, the current is split between them, not doubled.
For typical household use this is enough. Two phones charging together draw well within the shared 2.8A budget. The limit becomes relevant if you connect a power-hungry tablet alongside another device. Both will charge, but the tablet will charge more slowly than with a dedicated fast-charge adapter.
There is no USB Power Delivery and no Qualcomm Quick Charge. Devices that support fast charging will still charge, but at the 5V default rate rather than their rated fast-charge speed. If rapid charging is the priority for a specific socket position, a separate wall adapter with Power Delivery is a better fit.
The mains outlet: 16A, 3680W
The Schuko outlet is rated 16A at 230V, giving a maximum load of 3680W. This matches a standard European socket. You can run a kettle, a hair dryer, or any 16A-rated appliance through the mains outlet without restriction. The USB circuitry is electrically separate and has no effect on the mains outlet's capacity.
Where IP20 allows installation
IP20 means the socket is protected against accidental contact with live terminals through the exposed openings. Beyond that, it has no dust or moisture protection.
Install it in dry indoor rooms: bedroom, living room, study, corridor. Not in a bathroom, not near a kitchen sink, not on an exposed terrace. Wet locations require a socket specifically rated for damp or wet conditions. The 80x80mm plate footprint matches the standard opening size for interior wall sockets in Greece.
What this socket does not include
No child safety shutters. The Skroutz specification table confirms this explicitly. If you have young children in the home, add socket covers or choose a model with built-in shutters. There is no illuminated indicator, no rocker switch on the mains outlet, and no protective cover over the USB ports. USB cables are not included: bring your own USB-A or USB-C cable for each device.
Comparing it to a plain Schuko socket
If you only need a plain socket replacement without USB ports, a standard Schuko is simpler and less expensive. Browse our Schuko Wall Sockets collection for standard options, including the Stinel Schuko Socket Side-Earth White as a flush-mounted alternative that fits the same back box.
The case for the OR-AE-13232 is eliminating a charger block from the surface permanently. The USB ports sit inside the wall and are invisible when nothing is plugged in. One Skroutz buyer described the appeal directly: no longer carrying a phone charger from socket to socket through the day.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy a USB cable?
Yes. USB-A and USB-C cables are not included in the box. Any standard cable that fits your device will work.
Can both USB ports run at the same time as the mains outlet?
Yes. The USB charger module and the Schuko outlet operate independently. You can charge two devices via USB while an appliance is plugged into the mains outlet at the same time.
How do I check whether it will fit my existing back box?
The socket is 41mm deep. Remove your existing plate, measure the depth of the cavity, and compare it to 41mm. If the cavity is shallower, the plate will not sit flush against the wall. A deeper back box resolves this, and it is the most common compatibility issue with USB wall sockets.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. IP20 has no moisture protection. Bathrooms and damp areas require a socket rated for wet conditions.
Does it support fast charging?
No. The output is 5V / 2.8A across both ports with no Power Delivery or Quick Charge protocol. Your device will charge at its default 5V rate.
What is in the box?
One Orno OR-AE-13232 socket. No USB cable is included.
Quick recommendation
If your back box is deep enough and you want USB charging at the wall rather than from a charger block, the Orno OR-AE-13232 does that job cleanly. The 3680W mains outlet covers everything you would normally plug in. The 2.8A USB output handles phones and tablets at standard charging speeds. Measure your back box depth before you order.
