Amazon Basics Surge Protector Power Strip
- Surge Protector
- More reviewed than 79%
A basic, inexpensive way to add wall-mounted surge protection in two spots at once, best kept close to the outlet since the cord is short.
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How it ranks among the 19 surge protectors we track
4.7★ across 43,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
43,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
10,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This two-pack from Amazon Basics gives you six outlets and 200 joules of surge protection on a short 2 foot cord, with a 15 amp circuit breaker and an LED that shows the surge protection is active. Each strip mounts to a wall via a keyhole slot on the back.
This is a deliberately basic pair of strips, not a hub: 200 joules of protection and a 2 foot cord are enough for outlets that already sit next to what you are plugging in, and the two-pack lets you cover two such spots instead of one. There are no USB ports here, so anyone charging phones alongside other devices will want a strip built for that instead.
- Two 6-outlet surge protector strips
- 200 joule, 3-line surge rating
- 15 amp circuit breaker, 2 foot cord
- Wall-mount keyhole slots on back
Who it's for
Fits anyone who wants inexpensive, basic surge protection right at two separate outlets, such as behind a TV stand and beside a desk. Not the choice for someone who needs to reach devices set back from the wall or who wants USB charging built in.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Two strips, six outlets each, wall-mountable
- 15 amp circuit breaker for added safety
- LED indicator confirms active surge protection
- On/off switch on each strip
- Only 200 joules of surge protection
- Short 2 foot cord limits placement
- No USB charging ports included
Performance notes
At 200 joules, this strip is built to absorb smaller, more common surges rather than a major spike, and the 15 amp breaker exists to cut power before the strip itself overheats. The 2 foot cord is short by design, meant to sit right beside the outlet it plugs into rather than extend reach across a room. Wall mounting via the keyhole slot keeps the strip off the floor in tight spaces.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in surge protectors.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics Surge Protector Power StripThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 43,600 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Belkin Surge Protector Power Strip w/ 8 Rotating & 4 Standard OutletsBelkin | 4.8 / 5 | 17,700 | 4.8 / 5 |
| GE Surge Protector Power StripGE | 4.8 / 5 | 55,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Eaton Surge Protection DeviceEaton | 4.8 / 5 | 2,800 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Addtam Surge Protector Outlet Extender with 5 AC and 4 USB PortsAddtam | 4.7 / 5 | 52,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics surge protectors
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many outlets does each Amazon Basics surge protector have?
Six outlets per strip, and the set includes two strips.
What is the surge protection rating?
200 joules on a 3-line rating, with a 15 amp circuit breaker.
Can the Amazon Basics strip be mounted to a wall?
Yes, each strip has a keyhole slot on the back for wall mounting.