![best-surge-protector-of-2024-[cnet]](https://i0.wp.com/upmytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/199557-best-surge-protector-of-2024-cnet.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1)
Best Surge Protector of 2024 [CNET]
Our Experts
Geoffrey Morrison is a writer/photographer about tech and travel for CNET, The New York Times, and other web and print publications. He’s also the Editor-at-Large for The Wirecutter. He has written for Sound&Vision magazine, Home Theater magazine, and was the Editor-in-Chief of Home Entertainment magazine. He is NIST and ISF trained, and has a degree in Television/Radio from Ithaca College. His bestselling novel, Undersea, and its sequel, Undersea Atrophia, are available in paperback and digitally on Amazon. He spends most of the year as a digital nomad, living and working while traveling around the world. You can follow his travels at BaldNomad.com and on his YouTube channel.
Best surge protector with wireless switch
Belkin Conserve Switch F7C01008q
View details
What is the best surge protector overall?
You spend a lot of money on your electronics, so protect them from getting fried by power surges with a reliable and affordable surge protector. If you have no idea where to start, we’ve got you covered. We ran rigorous testing on 16 of the top surge protectors available for under $100, and the standout performer against all of our requirements was the APC P11U2. Its impressive amount of outlets — 11 in total — is worthy of note, and six of them have a generously wide design to provide spacing that can accommodate larger power adapters — plus it comes with USB ports that allow you to directly charge your devices, has high joule rating (more on that in a bit) and a conveniently long power cord. It even comes with a lifetime $250,000 equipment protection policy, which can provide a little peace of mind. That, along with its exceptional functionality, makes this our recommendation for the best surge protector currently available. However, for those seeking surge protection with specific features or smaller sizes (the P11U2 is pretty large), we have more recommendations below worth checking out.
So why do you need surge protection anyway? We’ve all got lots of electronics we want to plug in, with power strips upon power strips branching out like stubby snakes from every outlet. OK, maybe it’s not that bad in your own house, but even beyond the convenience of extra plugs, the best surge protectors can actually prolong the life of your gear. They can, as the name suggests, protect electronics from the power surges that can slowly wear down the delicate hardware inside all modern electronics.
Though the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a big difference between power strips and surge protectors. A power strip is essentially just a wired, multi-outlet extension of a power outlet. A surge protector adds in circuitry, which is designed to prevent damaging power spikes from making their way to your TV, soundbar or really anything that’s plugged in.
One of the easiest ways to tell if the product you’re considering is a basic strip or an actual surge protector is by checking if it has a joule rating. All surge protectors will have one, and it’s essentially how much of a power surge it can protect against. These devices do wear down over time, and while there’s no easy way to tell how much the protection is reduced, some strips do offer a dedicated “protected” LED. Most manufacturers recommend replacing a surge protector every few years. For more about how they work, check out these 10 shocking facts about power strips.
Best surge protectors of 2024
Overall build quality is quite solid, even though the protective covers for each outlet are superfluous and come off easily. The cord to connect the power strip to the wall is quite long, 8 feet, which is convenient. The P11U2 is fairly bulky, but if you want something smaller and don’t need 11 outlets, the $33 APC P8U2 loses one row of the wide-spaced outlets for a much smaller footprint overall, though the joule rating and protection policy are also lower.
It’s not flashy and doesn’t have some of the features of some of my other picks, but for a basic, solid, surge protector, it’s the one to get.
” page-position linktext linkurl like=”~ Above average joules” dislike=”~ Bulky ~ Lack of features” can-collapse=”true” can-truncate=”true” truncate-on-page-load=”true” offer=”{“id”:”e982ac38-17e1-4435-8dd7-6f844e0abbfc”,”label”:”APC by Schneider Electric SurgeArrest 11-Outlet PDU”,”slug”:”apc-by-schneider-electric-surgearrest-11-outlet-pdu”,”edition”:[“US”,”ES”],”imageId”:”6551c272-b82f-43da-ba2e-b80cd817413d”,”imgUrl”:”/content/image/redirect/6551c272-b82f-43da-ba2e-b80cd817413d/resize/75×56″,”typeLabel”:”Tech Product”,”objectType”:”content_product”,”icon”:”type-icon ct-cmg-tech-product ct-small”}” techobjectinfo=”{“uuid”:”e982ac38-17e1-4435-8dd7-6f844e0abbfc”,”slug”:”apc-p11u2-surge-protector”,”name”:”APC P11U2 Surge Protector”,”productType”:”PRODUCT”,”updateType”:”PRISM”,”mod”:1722030232573}” overridecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” overridecaption=”
” imagegroup=”{“uuid”:”a23bd469-5dd0-4fa7-98a8-0042c1b361a7″,”alt”:”best-surge-protectors-4-of-9″,”caption”:”
“,”credits”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageData”:{“id”:”a23bd469-5dd0-4fa7-98a8-0042c1b361a7″,”filename”:”best-surge-protectors-4-of-9.jpg”,”path”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/45058d54d475ef7f0c019e8371dc8048aa391aaf/hub/2023/04/18/a23bd469-5dd0-4fa7-98a8-0042c1b361a7/best-surge-protectors-4-of-9.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”dateCreated”:{“date”:”2023-04-18 22:51:30.000000″,”timezone”:”UTC”,”timezone_type”:3},”primeColor”:null,”hasWarning”:false},”size”:””,”float”:””,”lightbox”:false,”imageUrl”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/45058d54d475ef7f0c019e8371dc8048aa391aaf/hub/2023/04/18/a23bd469-5dd0-4fa7-98a8-0042c1b361a7/best-surge-protectors-4-of-9.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”imageCaption”:”
“,”imageCredit”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageAltText”:”best-surge-protectors-4-of-9″,”imageFilename”:”best-surge-protectors-4-of-9.jpg”,”imageWidth”:1920,”imageHeight”:1080,”imageDoNotCrop”:false,”imageDoNotResize”:false,”imageWatermark”:false,”imageDateCreated”:”2023-04-18″,”imageParallax”:””,”imageCrop”:””,”imageEnlarge”:false}” usepricing=”true” ng-block=”{“id”:”r4htxhobt1bktu3″,”type”:”listicle”}” edition=”us” data-key=”cnetlisticle__219ff289-957b-4620-a7ce-d73a00029f62″ index=”1″ contenttype=”Best List – Precap” pagelayout=”Default – Article Page” tagslugs=”hv180,freelance-update” isbestlistredesign=”true” imagecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” imagealttext=”best-surge-protectors-4-of-9″>
The APC P11U2 checks all the boxes for what I was looking for in a surge protector. It has six widely spaced plugs, plus five more that are closer together and two USB ports. It has 2,880 joules of protection, well above my test’s average. Coincidentally, editor Ty Pendlebury has one in his testing lab. APC offers a lifetime $250,000 equipment protection policy.
Overall build quality is quite solid, even though the protective covers for each outlet are superfluous and come off easily. The cord to connect the power strip to the wall is quite long, 8 feet, which is convenient. The P11U2 is fairly bulky, but if you want something smaller and don’t need 11 outlets, the $33 APC P8U2 loses one row of the wide-spaced outlets for a much smaller footprint overall, though the joule rating and protection policy are also lower.
It’s not flashy and doesn’t have some of the features of some of my other picks, but for a basic, solid, surge protector, it’s the one to get.
Photo Gallery 1/1
It’s usually a little more expensive than the APC, but if you want something to protect landlines or cable/satellite, it’s ideal.
” page-position linktext linkurl like=”~ RJ11 outlet ” dislike=”~ No USB ~ Pricey” can-collapse=”true” can-truncate=”true” truncate-on-page-load=”true” offer techobjectinfo=”{“uuid”:”e3cf5261-0738-46ae-bdbb-3159299a78af”,”slug”:”tripp-lite-surge-suppressor-series”,”name”:”Tripp Lite – surge suppressor Series”,”productType”:”SERIES”,”updateType”:”EZMONEY”,”mod”:1722030232832}” overridecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” overridecaption=”
” imagegroup=”{“uuid”:”38d8ac14-ab5f-4acd-b2c3-2b673040012a”,”alt”:”best-surge-protectors-9-of-9″,”caption”:”
“,”credits”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageData”:{“id”:”38d8ac14-ab5f-4acd-b2c3-2b673040012a”,”filename”:”best-surge-protectors-9-of-9.jpg”,”path”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/6b683d953c7c81732bf54bded921df7728edcee4/hub/2023/04/18/38d8ac14-ab5f-4acd-b2c3-2b673040012a/best-surge-protectors-9-of-9.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”dateCreated”:{“date”:”2023-04-18 22:51:31.000000″,”timezone”:”UTC”,”timezone_type”:3},”primeColor”:null,”hasWarning”:false},”size”:””,”float”:””,”lightbox”:false,”imageUrl”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/6b683d953c7c81732bf54bded921df7728edcee4/hub/2023/04/18/38d8ac14-ab5f-4acd-b2c3-2b673040012a/best-surge-protectors-9-of-9.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”imageCaption”:”
“,”imageCredit”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageAltText”:”best-surge-protectors-9-of-9″,”imageFilename”:”best-surge-protectors-9-of-9.jpg”,”imageWidth”:1920,”imageHeight”:1080,”imageDoNotCrop”:false,”imageDoNotResize”:false,”imageWatermark”:false,”imageDateCreated”:”2023-04-18″,”imageParallax”:””,”imageCrop”:””,”imageEnlarge”:false}” usepricing=”true” ng-block=”{“id”:”wg3vr62wamt9gmu”,”type”:”listicle”}” edition=”us” data-key=”cnetlisticle__255394c5-8d9e-4ac3-ba1f-330293fb9299″ index=”2″ contenttype=”Best List – Precap” pagelayout=”Default – Article Page” tagslugs=”hv180,freelance-update” isbestlistredesign=”true” imagecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” imagealttext=”best-surge-protectors-9-of-9″>
If the APC above isn’t available or you’re looking for something a little different, the Tripp Lite TLP1208TELTV offers most of the features we like about the APC. It only has four wide-set outlets but eight close-spaced ones. There’s no USB, but instead you get three RJ11 for telephone (one in, two out) and two coax for cable or satellite. It has a claimed 2,880 joule rating. I have one in my testing lab.
It has an 8-foot cord, and comes with $150,000 “Ultimate Lifetime Insurance” coverage and a limited lifetime warranty.
It’s usually a little more expensive than the APC, but if you want something to protect landlines or cable/satellite, it’s ideal.
If you like the look of this design but don’t need the switch, check out the Belkin BE112230, listed in the Others We Tested section below.
” page-position linktext linkurl like=”~ Wireless switch ~ Comes with wall mount and sticky-tape ~ Compact size ~ Two ‘always-on’ outlets” dislike=”~ Lower joule rating ~ Shorter cord ~ Pricey” can-collapse=”true” can-truncate=”true” truncate-on-page-load=”true” offer techobjectinfo=”{“uuid”:”2e530e0a-8e27-4250-a4c8-ac69b01b6496″,”slug”:”belkin-conserve”,”name”:”Belkin Conserve”,”productType”:”SERIES”,”updateType”:”EZMONEY”,”mod”:1722030233442}” overridecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” overridecaption=”
” imagegroup=”{“uuid”:”002c6394-80f6-4413-a00e-2c2bcce664c3″,”alt”:”best-surge-protectors-3-of-9″,”caption”:”
“,”credits”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageData”:{“id”:”002c6394-80f6-4413-a00e-2c2bcce664c3″,”filename”:”best-surge-protectors-3-of-9.jpg”,”path”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/ada479e09a29695acb58c98fb455ef8f3945dae2/hub/2023/04/18/002c6394-80f6-4413-a00e-2c2bcce664c3/best-surge-protectors-3-of-9.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”dateCreated”:{“date”:”2023-04-18 22:51:30.000000″,”timezone”:”UTC”,”timezone_type”:3},”primeColor”:null,”hasWarning”:false},”size”:””,”float”:””,”lightbox”:false,”imageUrl”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/ada479e09a29695acb58c98fb455ef8f3945dae2/hub/2023/04/18/002c6394-80f6-4413-a00e-2c2bcce664c3/best-surge-protectors-3-of-9.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”imageCaption”:”
“,”imageCredit”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageAltText”:”best-surge-protectors-3-of-9″,”imageFilename”:”best-surge-protectors-3-of-9.jpg”,”imageWidth”:1920,”imageHeight”:1080,”imageDoNotCrop”:false,”imageDoNotResize”:false,”imageWatermark”:false,”imageDateCreated”:”2023-04-18″,”imageParallax”:””,”imageCrop”:””,”imageEnlarge”:false}” usepricing=”true” ng-block=”{“id”:”emr1i7fknoazmqp”,”type”:”listicle”}” edition=”us” data-key=”cnetlisticle__9f13c6da-db46-4b3b-9fce-a9ab373394d6″ index=”3″ contenttype=”Best List – Precap” pagelayout=”Default – Article Page” tagslugs=”hv180,freelance-update” isbestlistredesign=”true” imagecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” imagealttext=”best-surge-protectors-3-of-9″>
The Belkin F7C01008q has a handy feature: It comes with a wireless switch. Six of the eight wide-spaced outlets are controlled by this switch, which you can mount somewhere nearby via its included wall mount and sticky-tape. The protector itself is very flat, with far less bulk than the APC or Tripp Lite.
The fancy remote control comes at a cost, however. The surge protector has a claimed 1,000-joule rating, which is lower than my top picks. It has a shorter cord too, though at four feet it should be long enough for most situations. The Conserve Switch has a 1-year warranty on itself, and $100,000 for connected equipment.
If you like the look of this design but don’t need the switch, check out the Belkin BE112230, listed in the Others We Tested section below.
” page-position linktext linkurl like=”~ Rotates 180 degrees ~ One in and out RJ11 outlet” dislike can-collapse=”true” can-truncate=”true” truncate-on-page-load=”true” offer techobjectinfo=”{“uuid”:”1c888246-516a-4280-bd4e-6df4116eee4c”,”slug”:”belkin-pivot-plug-surge-protector-surge-suppressor-series”,”name”:”Belkin Pivot Plug Surge Protector – surge suppressor Series”,”productType”:”SERIES”,”updateType”:”EZMONEY”,”mod”:1722030233270}” overridecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” overridecaption=”
” imagegroup=”{“uuid”:”e7b39d24-7dab-444b-8e07-893321d0248e”,”alt”:”best-surge-protectors-8-of-9″,”caption”:”
“,”credits”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageData”:{“id”:”e7b39d24-7dab-444b-8e07-893321d0248e”,”filename”:”best-surge-protectors-8-of-9.jpg”,”path”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/5d2c766d38ff64da0abd9d8578277dc5d844c658/hub/2023/04/18/e7b39d24-7dab-444b-8e07-893321d0248e/best-surge-protectors-8-of-9.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”dateCreated”:{“date”:”2023-04-18 22:51:31.000000″,”timezone”:”UTC”,”timezone_type”:3},”primeColor”:null,”hasWarning”:false},”size”:””,”float”:””,”lightbox”:false,”imageUrl”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/5d2c766d38ff64da0abd9d8578277dc5d844c658/hub/2023/04/18/e7b39d24-7dab-444b-8e07-893321d0248e/best-surge-protectors-8-of-9.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”imageCaption”:”
“,”imageCredit”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageAltText”:”best-surge-protectors-8-of-9″,”imageFilename”:”best-surge-protectors-8-of-9.jpg”,”imageWidth”:1920,”imageHeight”:1080,”imageDoNotCrop”:false,”imageDoNotResize”:false,”imageWatermark”:false,”imageDateCreated”:”2023-04-18″,”imageParallax”:””,”imageCrop”:””,”imageEnlarge”:false}” usepricing=”true” ng-block=”{“id”:”ddexicv2zuxcwe2″,”type”:”listicle”}” edition=”us” data-key=”cnetlisticle__9e93680d-a535-427a-a1be-265e2909feac” index=”5″ contenttype=”Best List – Precap” pagelayout=”Default – Article Page” tagslugs=”hv180,freelance-update” isbestlistredesign=”true” imagecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” imagealttext=”best-surge-protectors-8-of-9″>
Unlike most surge protectors, the Belkin BP108000 is tubular instead of being box-shaped. Long and thin, it can sit behind or under furniture better than most other designs. Seven of its nine outlets rotate almost 180 degrees, so you can fit big charger wall warts on all of them. The other two outlets are widely spaced from each other but are close to the bottom of the protector. This won’t be an issue if you’re plugging in cables, but grounded wall warts might not fit correctly.
It has a claimed 1,800 joule rating and comes with a $150,000 Connected Equipment Warranty. In addition to the power outlets, there are also one in and out RJ11 telephone connections. The cable to the wall is 6 feet long.
With 4000 joules it’s got far more surge protection than it’s flatter counterpart, the Belkin F7C01008q, and looks less electronic gadget-y than the Belkin BE112230 mentioned below. There are mount holes on the back for easy wall mounting. While still made of plastic, its lightly textured finish feels more upscale than most protectors. Adapters and plugs snap securely into the protector’s outlets.
The SRA007p12tt6 has a 2-year warranty and a $300,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.
” page-position linktext linkurl like dislike can-collapse=”true” can-truncate=”true” truncate-on-page-load=”true” offer techobjectinfo=”{“uuid”:”b379dced-1914-453b-b989-99cd5919eaef”,”slug”:”belkin-12-outlet-surge-protector-compact-w-12-ac-outlets-1-usb-c-port-2-usb-a-ports-6ft-cable-overload-and-overvoltage”,”name”:”Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector, Compact w/ 12 AC Outlets, 1 USB-C Port, & 2 USB-A Ports, 6ft Cable, Overload and Overvoltage Protection, and On/Off Power Switch – 4,000 Joules of Protection”,”productType”:”SERIES”,”updateType”:”EZMONEY”,”mod”:1722030233587}” overridecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” overridecaption=”
” imagegroup=”{“uuid”:”db6f7385-c9d6-4c5f-b0bc-7517d10f4b43″,”alt”:”The white 12-outlet Belkin SRA007p12tt6 surge protector on a blue background.”,”caption”:”
“,”credits”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageData”:{“id”:”db6f7385-c9d6-4c5f-b0bc-7517d10f4b43″,”filename”:”belkin-sra007p12tt6.jpg”,”path”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/9328c86bfdc4a72f6d4fdad6e85e7ea8c0e211d3/hub/2023/06/12/db6f7385-c9d6-4c5f-b0bc-7517d10f4b43/belkin-sra007p12tt6.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”dateCreated”:{“date”:”2023-06-12 06:40:02.000000″,”timezone”:”UTC”,”timezone_type”:3},”primeColor”:null,”hasWarning”:false},”size”:””,”float”:””,”lightbox”:false,”imageUrl”:”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/9328c86bfdc4a72f6d4fdad6e85e7ea8c0e211d3/hub/2023/06/12/db6f7385-c9d6-4c5f-b0bc-7517d10f4b43/belkin-sra007p12tt6.jpg?auto=webp&height=500″,”imageCaption”:”
“,”imageCredit”:”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET”,”imageAltText”:”The white 12-outlet Belkin SRA007p12tt6 surge protector on a blue background.”,”imageFilename”:”belkin-sra007p12tt6.jpg”,”imageWidth”:1920,”imageHeight”:1080,”imageDoNotCrop”:false,”imageDoNotResize”:false,”imageWatermark”:false,”imageDateCreated”:”2023-06-12″,”imageParallax”:””,”imageCrop”:””,”imageEnlarge”:false}” usepricing=”true” ng-block=”{“id”:”hewe6hxsuuk8wtc”,”type”:”listicle”}” edition=”us” data-key=”cnetlisticle__d884917e-f4b0-4fcc-b3d4-19aae921f0af” index=”9″ contenttype=”Best List – Precap” pagelayout=”Default – Article Page” tagslugs=”hv180,freelance-update” isbestlistredesign=”true” imagecredit=”Geoffrey Morrison/CNET” imagealttext=”The white 12-outlet Belkin SRA007p12tt6 surge protector on a blue background.”>
The Belkin SRA007p12tt6 is a classy-looking 12-outlet surge protector with a matte-white finish that would work better on a desk or otherwise visible spot than most of the other large protectors. Six of its outlets are widely spaced, and there are two 2.4-amp USB-A and one 3A USB-C outlets (4.5A combined max output). The wall plug is conveniently angled at 90-degrees at the end of the 6-foot cable.
With 4000 joules it’s got far more surge protection than it’s flatter counterpart, the Belkin F7C01008q, and looks less electronic gadget-y than the Belkin BE112230 mentioned below. There are mount holes on the back for easy wall mounting. While still made of plastic, its lightly textured finish feels more upscale than most protectors. Adapters and plugs snap securely into the protector’s outlets.
The SRA007p12tt6 has a 2-year warranty and a $300,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.
When I tested these surge protectors there were three things I looked for: well-spaced sockets, a high joule rating (preferably 1,000 or more) and whether it came with a “connected device” warranty. Firstly, one of the most important things was having enough outlets to fit the wall wart power adapters that come with most products. These bulky connectors usually take up two or more spaces on normal outlets and power strips. So I physically checked each power strip to see if its outlets were sufficiently spaced to fit multiple warts.
Secondly, a joule rating was required, and all my picks had joule ratings comparable to or higher than their competitors. It’d be great to have a minimum or recommended joule rating but such a thing doesn’t exist for these kinds of products.
I also gave preference to products that come with a guarantee in case your gear gets destroyed by a power surge. Nearly all of my picks have this kind of warranty, often in the range of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Are you likely to get your money back if your gear gets zapped? Hard to say. Insurance like this is hard to collect on, as some companies will only replace connected gear “at their option.” Having this sort of guarantee does give you some peace of mind, however, more than you have without it, and perhaps it will cover you in a way your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance doesn’t.
With all of this in mind, I compiled a list of nearly 50 surge protectors and then chose the top 16 to test out. My last bit of testing was hands-on. Specs can tell you a lot, but very quickly I found some of these to be better than others. Some had features that seemed useful but weren’t. Others were larger or smaller than they seemed in pictures, which in some cases was a good thing or in the case of the travel surge protectors, not so much. Our top picks were the ones that had the best combination of features, specs and felt the most practical in normal use.
Read More: 10 Shocking Facts About Power Strips
The APC P6WU2 (Update: Currently unavailable) is a chunky wall-mount design with six side-mounted outlets and two USBs on the front. Depending on what you’re plugging into it, they might bunch up or not fit against the wall. The Amazon S9P658O300A00 can fit more plugs for a somewhat similar footprint. However, the APC has a connected device warranty ($50,000), while the Amazon doesn’t. For something similar but smaller, check out the Belkin BSV300ttCW mentioned below.
The Belkin BE112230 shares the flat design of the switched Belkin F7C01008q, just without the switch. It has six wide-spaced outlets, a claimed 3,940 joules of protection and a connected equipment warranty.
The Belkin BST300bg (Update: Currently unavailable) is a decent travel alternative to the Accell. It has three outlets on the front and two USBs on the top. The plug swivels so you can orient it in multiple ways. The Accell is a little smaller, but this is a good runner-up.
The wall-mounted Belkin BSV300ttCW has three outlets and two USBs, all on the front. Its most interesting design feature is a lipped top surface where you can lean your phone while it’s charging.
The cube-shaped Belkin SRA006p3tt5 is similar to the Anker, in that it’s a small protector at the end of a long cord. The Anker’s smaller size and dedicated USB-C connection are more convenient, but if you’re connecting larger wall warts they’ll likely fit better on this.
” page-position linktext linkurl like dislike can-collapse=”true” can-truncate=”true” truncate-on-page-load=”true” offer techobjectinfo overridecredit overridecaption=”
” imagegroup=”{“imageData”:{},”size”:””,”float”:””,”lightbox”:false,”imageDoNotCrop”:false,”imageDoNotResize”:false,”imageWatermark”:false,”imageParallax”:””,”imageCrop”:””,”imageEnlarge”:false}” usepricing=”true” ng-block=”{“id”:”2odcspokf96by1s”,”type”:”listicle”}” edition=”us” data-key=”cnetlisticle__270c917d-aa8c-445d-8828-9d8d7cf03dd6″ index=”10″ contenttype=”Best List – Precap” pagelayout=”Default – Article Page” tagslugs=”hv180,freelance-update” isbestlistredesign=”true” imagecredit imagealttext>
You might have noticed I haven’t included any “smart” surge protectors, i.e. those that connect to a smart home via Alexa, Siri or Google Home. As of this writing smart surge protectors are inexplicably expensive. You’re better off buying a basic smart plug, or even several, and connecting a power strip. This is a cheaper solution than the smart surge protectors currently on the market.
- Disconnected: 23 Million Americans Affected by the Shutdown of the Affordable Connectivity Program [CNET]
- How to Charge Your iPhone Faster: 9 Time-Saving Tips [CNET]
![shutterstock-and-openai:-a-match-made-in-generative-ai-heaven-[readwrite]](https://i0.wp.com/upmytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/132468-shutterstock-and-openai-a-match-made-in-generative-ai-heaven-readwrite.jpg?ssl=1)
![tons-of-new-trails-games-are-coming-west-[game-informer]](https://i0.wp.com/upmytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/33575-tons-of-new-trails-games-are-coming-west-game-informer.jpg?resize=390%2C205&ssl=1)
![how-bmw-and-malong-used-edge-ai-and-machine-learning-to-streamline-warehouse-and-checkout-systems-[venturebeat]](https://i0.wp.com/upmytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5475/how-bmw-and-malong-used-edge-ai-and-machine-learning-to-streamline-warehouse-and-checkout-systems-venturebeat.png?resize=390%2C205&ssl=1)