Best Surge Protectors on Sale

A long cord and six outlets make this a practical pick for desks, entertainment centers, or anywhere your devices are spread out from the nearest wall outlet. Buy Now at Walmart

RV surge protectors are a practical addition if you want to guard your rig's electrical systems against voltage spikes at campground hookups, and the built-in circuit analyzer adds a useful layer by letting you check outlet wiring before you plug in. Currently $30, down from the $40 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

A solid utility pick for desks, home offices, or entertainment centers where you need extra outlets without much reach from the wall — the 10-foot cord covers more distance than most strips in this price range. At $16, that's $1 off the $17 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

A desk-clamp surge protector works well if your workspace has limited outlet access or you want to keep cables off the floor, and this one adds two 60W USB-C ports so you can charge a laptop or phone without a separate brick. At $48, that's about $9 off the $56 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for setting up a home office or entertainment center where you need to plug in a lot of gear at once, and the 4,200-joule rating gives solid protection for sensitive electronics. At $51, that's about $3 off the $54 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

A solid pick for a desk or nightstand where you need both outlet coverage and USB-C charging in one strip, and at $10 it's $3 off the $13 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

A tower-style surge protector works well for desks or entertainment centers where you need to power multiple devices in a tight space, and the 10-foot cord gives you more reach than the standard 6-foot options. At $23, that's about $9 off the $32 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

A 3-sided design means outlets face three directions, which cuts down on adapter and cable crowding at a busy desk or entertainment center. At $13, that's $2 off the list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Designed for RV owners who want to protect their rig's electrical system from power surges, voltage spikes, and wiring faults at campground pedestals — a fairly common issue at older or poorly maintained sites. Buy Now at Walmart

Handy for setting up a home office or entertainment center away from the wall, since the 15-foot cord gives you room to work with while still protecting your gear from power spikes, and it's $20 (45%) off the list price at Walmart right now. Buy Now at Walmart

Update: The price has changed to $33.23 since this was originally published.

Good for households with a lot of electronics clustered in one spot, since it protects your devices from power spikes while giving you enough cord length to reach an outlet that's not right behind your desk or entertainment center. Buy Now at Amazon

A solid option for home offices or entertainment setups where you need to protect multiple devices under one power strip, particularly if you're running a mix of standard plugs and larger adapters that tend to block adjacent outlets. The 2,880-joule rating puts it above most basic surge protectors, which tend to cap out around 1,000 to 1,500 joules. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for turning a single outlet into six plugs plus three USB ports, useful if your desk or entertainment center is short on outlets for all your devices. Walmart has it for $13.59, a $15.40 (53%) markdown from the $28.99 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

A metal-bodied surge protector with 6 outlets is a straightforward upgrade over the plastic strips most people use, and at $10, this one is about $1 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for a desk or entertainment center where you need outlets spread out vertically instead of fighting over one cramped strip, and the built-in wireless charging pad means one less cable to manage. It's $6 off the $40 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact enough to sit on a desk without taking over your workspace, this strip covers three outlets plus USB charging and adds basic surge protection for a laptop setup where you just need a little more room to plug things in. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone whose desk setup has outgrown a standard outlet, since the 6 sockets plus 3 USB ports let you plug in laptops, monitors, and phones without hunting for adapters. Buy Now at Newegg

Covers the basics for a desk setup: four outlets, two USB ports (including USB-C), and 1,080 joules of surge protection for keeping your gear safe from power spikes. Buy Now at Newegg

Worth adding to your setup if lightning storms or power surges are a regular risk in your area, since it sits between your network gear and the wall to absorb the damage instead of your router or switch. Newegg carries it as a low-cost way to protect equipment that's far more expensive to replace than the protector itself. Buy Now at Newegg