[lejalv]

I've mostly experienced UK and Schuko/CEE plugs, and I immediately felt the Swiss plug offered the best form factor (with grounding). Now I see the Italian one looks even more compact, and reversible. Can somebody comment on these two plugs?

Is there any reason to prefer the bulky Schuko to the leaner Swiss/Italian plug style?

EDIT: meant plug, not socket

[jve]

I see Italy plug is not "within depth"... Don't think I'd like it.

Swiss seems to care how you orient the plug.

Anyways, haven't used them - maybe Italy has also a socket that provides more support apart from inserted pins.

[bald]

Schuko can do 16A permanent load, the Swiss can do 10A afaik