Top 5 Surge Protectors
on Amazon
One power spike can fry a TV or laptop. We compared the 5 best surge protectors and power strips on Amazon, with USB-C charging, flat plugs and wall-mount designs.
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Everything that matters, in one table. Swipe to see all 5.
| Product | Best Overall Anker 351 Power Strip Power strip with USB-C |  Most Protection Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector Heavy-duty power strip |  Best Wall-Mount QINLIANF Outlet Extender Wall outlet extender |  Best Compact HANYCONY 12-in-1 Power Strip Power strip with USB-C |  Best Basic Strip Amazon Basics 6-Outlet Basic surge protector |
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| BeastScore | 92 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 88 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Best for | Desks, nightstands and home offices | TVs, game consoles and PCs | Kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms | Behind furniture and on small desks | Lamps, routers and simple setups |
| Outlets | 12 AC + 1 USB-C + 2 USB-A | 12 AC | 5 AC + 4 USB (1 USB-C) | 8 AC + 4 USB (2 USB-C) | 6 AC |
| Surge rating | 2,100 J | 3,780+ J | 1,680 J | 1,080 J | 790 J |
| Cord | 5 ft | 8 ft, flat angled plug | None (plugs into the wall) | 5 ft braided, flat plug | 6 ft (14 AWG) |
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All 5 compared, in one look
See every pick on one chart, or tap one to put it head to head with Anker 351 Power Strip. Bigger shape = better.
- Surge protectionBelkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector · 9.8
- OutletsTie
- USB chargingAnker 351 Power Strip · 9.6
- Plug spacingHANYCONY 12-in-1 Power Strip · 9.4
- Cord & reachBelkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector · 9.4
- ValueTie
Anker 351 Power Strip
Twelve outlets, fast USB-C charging and strong 2,100 J protection.
- 12 AC outlets
- 20W USB-C
- 2,100 J
Quick tips before you buy
Joules show how much surge energy a strip can absorb. Aim for 1,000 J or more for electronics.
Plug a surge protector straight into the wall, not into another power strip.
Look for a USB-C port with 20W or more, like the one on the Anker 351.
Surge protection wears out. Replace the strip after a big surge or if the protection light goes off.
Quick answers
Is a power strip the same as a surge protector?+
No. A basic power strip only adds outlets. A surge protector also absorbs power spikes. All five here are surge protectors.
How many joules do I need?+
Around 800 J is fine for lamps and small gadgets. For TVs, PCs and consoles, pick 1,000 J or more, like the Anker (2,100 J) or Belkin (3,780+ J).
Can I plug a space heater into a surge protector?+
No. Space heaters and other high-power appliances should go straight into a wall outlet.