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Best power strips to protect your electronics and gadgets



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You should invest in a power strips if your gadgets and electronic devices are susceptible to power surges. They're inexpensive, easy to use, and come with enough outlets to protect your most prized gear from spikes in voltage.

The best power strips do more than protect your equipment. Many have outlets that you can control via voice command or an app. Models may allow you monitor energy usage, and schedules can be set to turn off devices.

Best fitbit surge

Fitbit's surge is a portable charger with a removable battery. It has many of same features as the other power strips we have listed, including multiple USB sockets and multiple outlets. It's less than half-inch wide and only weighs 5 ounces. That makes it an excellent choice for smaller bags or backpacks.


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Electric surge protection

Some power strips offer a built-in surge protecter. These devices from a range of manufacturers offer an extra layer of protection against surges, which can damage your expensive electronics.


These are perfect if your expensive tech needs to be protected. They can also keep your devices charged when traveling or away from home. They usually don't have a lot of features, though, so we recommend going with a more comprehensive option for your specific needs.

Bototek Heavy Duty Surge Protector

This power strip offers a number of features and is an excellent value. This is a powerful power strip which can charge and protect four USB devices with high speeds.

TP-Link Kasa HS300

The TP-Link HS300 offers more power and versatility than the standard TP-Link power strips. It's a smart power strip that can be operated with an app or through voice commands, and it offers up to six outlets with multiple ways to connect your devices. It is compatible both with Alexa and Google Assistant. This means you can control the power strip from anywhere, using your smartphone.


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Tripp Lite 3-Outlet

The Tripp Lite 3-Outlet is our pick for the best travel power strip because of its small size, weight, and easy portability. It's about half an inch wide and fits into most backpacks or carry-on luggage. Its plug-prongs fold neatly into the unit when it is not in use.

The only drawback of this surge protector is that it does not have the same high rating as other surge protecters on our list. It also doesn't have as much equipment protection, either, but it does have a higher Joule rating than the cheapest of the other power strips we tested.



 



Best power strips to protect your electronics and gadgets