Best Surge Protectors on Sale

This one's for anyone running PoE devices like security cameras or access points who needs surge protection without interrupting power delivery, and Newegg has it for $13 (14%) off the $90 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone short on outlets near a desk or nightstand, since it adds both extra plugs and USB-C charging in one unit, and it's currently $5.20 off the $26 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for older homes with non-grounded outlets, since it adapts to 2-prong setups while still giving you 3 outlets plus USB ports, and it's currently $9 (33%) off the $27 list price at Walmart. Buy Now at Walmart

Handy for setting up a desk or entertainment center where you need to plug in multiple devices but the outlet is nowhere nearby, thanks to the 15-foot cord. The mix of six outlets and four USB ports also means you can skip the pile of bulky adapters. Buy Now at Amazon

Six outlets plus three USB ports in one strip means fewer wall warts competing for space, which makes this a solid fit for a desk setup or home office with a mix of chargers and electronics. The 900 joules of surge protection also gives your gear a buffer during power spikes without needing a separate charging block for your phone or tablet. Buy Now at Newegg

Flat plugs slide behind furniture or wall-mounted TVs without sticking out, and the 20-foot cord gives you reach for rooms where the outlet isn't close to your setup. Amazon has it marked down to $24, about $6 (21%) off the $30 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone juggling multiple gadgets on a trip will appreciate having a dedicated cradle and surge protection in one compact unit, so you're not hunting for outlets or risking your devices during a storm. Buy Now at Newegg

Ideal for setups with lots of gadgets clustered in one spot, like a desk or entertainment center, since the tower design fits 16 outlets and 5 USB ports into a small footprint with a 15-foot cord to reach distant outlets. It's $6 off the $37 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Network setups powering devices over Ethernet, like PoE cameras or access points, benefit from this since it protects both the data line and power feed from surges in one unit. It's a practical add for outdoor or exposed wiring runs where a single lightning strike could otherwise take out expensive equipment. Buy Now at Newegg

Stashing power strips behind furniture or in tight wall gaps gets easier with the flat plug design, and the 15-foot cord gives you reach without needing an extension cord. Amazon has it marked down to $19 from $25, about $6 off. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for cramped power strips or outlets behind furniture where you need extra plug spacing without a bulky adapter, and it's about $4 off the usual $13 price. Buy Now at Amazon

Worth keeping near your desk or nightstand if you're tired of outlets being tied up by charging bricks, since the 3 USB ports handle phones and tablets directly while the 2 outlets stay free for bigger devices. Buy Now at Newegg

Your phone and tablet chargers finally get their own outlets with this surge protector, so you're not stuck fighting for space on a power strip just to plug in a USB cable. It's a practical fit for a desk or nightstand where you're juggling a few devices alongside a lamp or computer. Buy Now at Newegg

Setting one up on an outdoor camera run gives you a cheap layer of protection against lightning-induced power spikes traveling through the cable, which matters most if your cameras connect over long outdoor ethernet lines. Buy Now at Newegg

Flat plugs make a real difference when you're tucking a power strip behind furniture or in a tight outlet space, and this one gives you that low-profile fit for $12.34, about $5 off the $16.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

The flat plug is the detail that matters here, letting the strip sit flush against the wall for setups behind beds, dressers, or entertainment centers where a bulky plug won't fit. It's currently $13.29, about $3.70 (22%) off the $16.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for setting up a desk or entertainment center where you need to plug in a lot of devices at once, with 12 outlets and 4 USB ports on a 10-foot cord. It's $5.85 (27%) off the $21.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $21.55 since this was originally published.

This one suits anyone with a crowded desk or entertainment center needing outlets for multiple devices plus USB charging without extra adapters, and Walmart has it marked down to $22, $8 off the $30 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Keeping sensitive electronics protected from power spikes is the point here, and the 4-outlet layout gives you enough spacing for bulkier plugs without crowding. Worth a look if you're setting up a desk or home office and don't want to deal with a single-outlet surge strip. Buy Now at Newegg