Elecom’s Clip Tap offers a flexible, secure solution for tidy bedside charging

A new clamping charging point from Elecom provides a versatile, cable-friendly alternative to traditional mounts and power strips, promising a neater, more adaptable setup for everyday device charging.

For anyone trying to keep a phone charged beside a bed or desk, the usual fixes can be awkward: adhesive mounts can fail, and hanging a power strip from a frame often leaves cables stretched and untidy. Elecom’s Clip Tap takes a simpler route. It clamps onto a surface rather than sticking to it, creating a fixed charging point without screws or tape, and the result is a neater, more practical setup for daily use.

The appeal is the strength of the clip itself. It is designed for surfaces roughly 15mm to 35mm thick, which makes it suitable for many desks, tables and bed frames. The grip is firm enough to stay put, yet it can still be repositioned when needed. That makes it useful for temporary charging arrangements, such as work, study or bedside use, where flexibility matters as much as stability.

The unit also tries to solve a common frustration with power strips: plug interference. It has three two-pin outlets arranged so that larger adapters are less likely to crowd one another, and it uses a 180-degree swing plug to make routing easier in tight spaces. Retail listings in Japan also note safety features such as dust-proof shutters and lightning surge protection, while the clip design has been recognised with an iF Design Award for its ease of mounting and relocation.

In practice, that combination turns a small accessory into a meaningful convenience. The reviewer who tested it for Gizmodo Japan found that the Clip Tap made bedside phone charging noticeably easier, with more slack in the cable and less strain on the connection. For users who want a tidy, movable power solution without committing to permanent installation, it is a well-considered piece of hardware rather than a gimmick.