This option is expansive, with 12 AC outlets available, a single RJ11 input, 2 RJ11 outputs, and coaxial connections.
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty power strip with adequate surge protection, this is an excellent choice. Beyond its many connections, it has a 3,940-Joule rating to protect against power overloads, short circuits, lightning, fluctuations, and spikes.
This bundle includes two items, each with 6-outlets and a 4-foot extension cord. They have a power rating of 900-Joules.
If you want a simple, easy-to-use product, this bundle includes not just one, but two. Each has a 4-foot extension cord offering room to stretch. They also feature 900 Joules of protection to combat overloads, surges, over-heating, and over-charging problems.
This dual-pack offers the best of both worlds, with 5 AC outlets and 3 USB ports per item. A 6-foot braided extension cord also adds wiggle room.
This bundle has an upgraded 6-foot braided extension cord, and a 900-Joule energy rating for protection against spikes, fluctuations, and more. On the back of the products are mountable brackets so you can hang them up if you want.
What makes this option a good choice for families is the twist-to-close safety covers on each of the 6 outlets to prevent foreign objects from being inserted.
With its protective twist-to-close covers for the outlets and flat plug for the power cord, this has a smart and safe design. It includes 6 outlets with an 800-Joule energy rating to protect against overvoltage and more. It can be mounted to the wall thanks to rear brackets, too.
Available in several attractive colors, this product includes 5 AC outlets and 3 USB with your choice of cord length.
With an option to choose from colors like blue, green, and a brushed-metal-like black, this is what you want. It also features 5 AC outlets and 3 USB, with rear brackets to mount it to a wall. You can choose the cord size ranging from 4.5-feet up to 25-feet.
Offering up to 1,680 Joules of energy protection, this reliable surge protector will keep your devices safe and operational, USB or otherwise.
While it is equipped with a 6-foot extension cord, this product comes in only two variants: all-black or all-white. It has 6 AC outlets built-in, with one spaced out from the others, as well as 3 USB. It is wall-mountable with overcharge and surge protection rated up to 1,680-Joules, the second largest on our list.
There are a lot of power strips to choose from if you want additional outlets, but not all power strips offer surge protection. So, one of the first things you need to look for when reviewing power strips is whether or not they offer the appropriate security. Even so, some models only protect against select events, not all potential power events. For instance, it’s not uncommon to see a surge protector that can withstand spikes but not major fluctuations or overloads. You can tell what a strip protects against by reading the manufacturer’s description, and by looking at the absorption capacity — generally denoted in Joules. Typically, the higher the rating or Joules capacity a strip has, the better protection it offers, especially from large or prolonged voltage spikes.
What’s more, because you’re likely getting a power strip to extend how many outlets are available, you’ll want to consider how big each strip is. Some offer as few as three or five outlets, others have as many as 12 or more. Modern power strips also offer USB power delivery ports to charge tablets, phones, and USB-powered devices — like a desktop fan. Before selecting a power strip consider how many outlets you’ll need, and of what type. Should they all be regular AC outlets, or would you like to have a strip with USB outlets, as well?
Some other features to consider when choosing a power strip include the color of the device, if you want to match your room decor, and the size of the power cord. The longer the power cord the further away you can position the strip from the original outlet. A power strip with a 10-foot cord can be plugged in and placed up to 10-feet away from the wall outlet. If you need more room get one with a longer cord, but if you’re placing it close to the wall outlet get a shorter cord.
A: As the name suggests, a power strip often expands an outlet to include additional plugs and comes in the form of a narrow or long strip with multiple outlets built-in. It’s also worth mentioning that there are power adapters that expand the number of outlets that are not in a strip form. A surge protector, on the other hand, is a power strip or connection system that offers suitable protection for power failures and events. For example, a strip that can withstand a lightning strike and protect the connected devices is a surge protector. They can also protect against power overloads, spikes, and beyond.
A: No, not all power strips are also surge protectors. Some are merely designed to expand your outlet quantity but do not offer any additional protection.
A: Surge protectors are designed to keep the plugged-in devices and electronics safe by rerouting the electrical current. If and when voltage spikes, for instance, the system will send any extra electricity to a grounding wire. These grounding wires are designed to give the electricity an additional pathway, instead of the hot or neutral wires. Protectors are meant to avoid damage mainly caused by power surges or spikes. Voltage increases that last longer than 3 nanoseconds are considered a surge. If that voltage increase only lasts for two or fewer nanoseconds, it is a spike. Both events have been known to damage electronics like TVs, game consoles, computers, and so on. Having a surge protector in place will act as a buffer in most cases. It is still possible for energy events to cause damage even with a protector plugged in, so they are not infallible.