Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip
- Surge Protector
- Better rated than 68%
A high outlet count surge protector with a strong joule rating for anyone consolidating a lot of devices onto one strip.
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How it ranks among the 19 surge protectors we track
4.8★ across 589 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
589 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A 12-outlet surge protector with an 8ft cord and 4000 joules of protection, built for spreading power across a home office, gaming setup or entertainment center. It is aimed at anyone who has run out of outlets rather than anyone needing portability.
The main differentiator versus a typical 6-outlet strip is sheer outlet count paired with a much higher joule rating, 4000 joules against the 1000 to 1500 joules common on smaller strips. Safety shutters on each outlet and flame retardant housing round out a strip built to sit permanently behind a desk or media center rather than travel.
- 12 outlets, 4000 joules of surge protection
- 8ft extension cord
- 15A circuit breaker with flame retardant housing
- Safety shutters and back keyhole wall mount
Who it's for
Fits anyone running a gaming setup, home office or entertainment center with more devices than outlets, especially where a longer 8ft cord is needed to reach the nearest wall socket. Overkill for a single device or a short cord situation.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 12 outlets on one strip
- 4000 joules, well above typical strips in this outlet range
- 8ft cord for extended reach
- Wall mountable with a keyhole design
- Bulkier footprint given the high outlet count
- No individually switched outlet groups
Performance notes
The strip is rated for 4000 joules of surge protection with a 15 amp circuit breaker and PC flame retardant housing for added protection against overloads and heat. Safety shutters on each of the 12 outlets block insertion of anything other than a proper plug, and a back keyhole mount lets it be screwed to a wall for a more permanent install. The 8ft cord and physical on/off switch make it easier to reach a wall outlet and cut all connected power in one place.
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 12-Outlet Surge Protector Power StripThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 589 | 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 joules of surge protection does the Amazon Basics 12-outlet strip have?
It is rated for 4000 joules of surge protection.
Can the Amazon Basics 12-outlet surge protector be mounted on a wall?
Yes, it has a back keyhole mount built in for wall installation.
How long is the cord on this Amazon Basics surge protector?
The extension cord is 8 feet long.