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Best Surge Protectors of July 2026

Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector leads 20 surge protectors at 80/100, 5 points ahead of Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector. Its strongest results are surge energy rating (4320, 100/100) and outlet count (12, 100/100). The weakest high-weight line is clamping voltage at 49/100 (330). CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector is #3 at 72/100, leaving a 8-point spread across the top 3.

Updated July 1, 2026 from published manufacturer specs. Scored by the DeskTally methodology · Editorial standards

SPEC LEDGER#1

Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector BP112230-08

Surge Protectors

Outlets12

Joules4,320

Cord Length (ft)8 ft

USB Ports0

DeskTally80/100

9 specs · 1 source

Full scorecard ->

How scoring works

Surge Energy Rating24%

Outlet Count18%

Clamping Voltage14%

Connected Equipment Warranty12%

Cord Length10%

USB Charging Ports8%

Ethernet Protection7%

Coax Protection7%

Scored from published specs · method

Quick picks

Where should you start?

#1Best Overall80/100
Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector
Weak spot, 0/100: USB charging ports
Scorecard
#2#2 Overall75/100
Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector
Weak spot: connected equipment warranty (18/100)
Scorecard
#3#3 Overall72/100
CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector
Weak spot, 0/100: ethernet protection
Scorecard
#4#4 Overall68/100
GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector
Weak spot, 0/100: coax protection
Scorecard

How to choose

How do the weights fit your use?

Do not start with the overall score; start with surge energy rating, since it decides absorbing larger spikes on its own. outlet count rarely overturns a surge energy rating mismatch, but it separates two surge protectors that already agree on surge energy rating. Skip clamping voltage and connected equipment warranty unless the top two dimensions are already tied.

Use-case comparison

Match Surge Protectors to Your Use Case

Surge Protectors with a strong surge energy rating number outrank ones without it here, which is by design, not coincidence. outlet count only matters after that. As of July 1, 2026, every visible surge energy rating figure traces to a published source; unpublished figures are left blank on purpose. This module is a shortcut, not a substitute for the table: it names surge energy rating and outlet count up front so a surge protectors shopper knows what to verify before trusting the rank on a specific row.

All 20 surge protectors, ranked

surge energy rating and outlet count do most of the work separating these surge protectors; clamping voltage stays visible too, mainly to settle close calls.

DeskTally charts 8 scored dimensions across all 20 surge protectors. Among the surge protectors, connected equipment warranty shows the widest spread in the full catalog range.

Showing all 20 scored products.

Scroll through all 20 surge protectors for 2026; the ranking method is published manufacturer and retailer spec tables; marketing claims are not scored unless the source hierarchy backs the field, and with outlets, joules, warranty usd beside each score.
Product					Best fit / trade-off	Action
Top scoreBelkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector	80/100	12	4,320	300,000 USD	Best With Coax ProtectionTrade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100	Full scorecard
Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector	75/100	12	4,320	100,000 USD	Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100	Full scorecard
CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector	72/100	12	3,600	500,000 USD	Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100	Full scorecard
GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector	68/100	12	4,320	500,000 USD	Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100	Full scorecard
Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector	68/100	12	2,880	150,000 USD	Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100	Full scorecard
Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports	67/100	12	3,996	250,000 USD	Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100	Full scorecard
APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB	66/100	12	4,320	250,000 USD	Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100	Full scorecard
APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector	65/100	11	3,020	100,000 USD	Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
Tripp Lite Protect It! 10-Outlet Surge Protector	53/100	10	2,395	100,000 USD	Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector with USB	52/100	11	2,880	100,000 USD	Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
Anker 351 Power Strip	50/100	12	2,100	200,000 USD	Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
CyberPower Professional Surge Protector	47/100	8	3,000	250,000 USD	Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
GE UltraPro 10-Outlet Surge Protector	45/100	10	3,000	300,000 USD	Trade-off: Clamping Voltage 0/100
Tripp Lite Isobar 6-Outlet Surge Protector	39/100	6	3,330	50,000 USD	Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
CyberPower Home Office Surge Protector	36/100	7	1,500	100,000 USD	Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
CyberPower Swivel Wall Tap Surge Protector	21/100	6	1,200	75,000 USD	Trade-off: Cord Length 0/100
Philips 6-Outlet Surge Protector	20/100	6	1,080	100,000 USD	Trade-off: Clamping Voltage 0/100
Leviton Type 3 Surge Protective Power Strip	20/100	6	720	25,000 USD	Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
Anker 525 Charging Station	19/100	3	300	25,000 USD	Trade-off: Surge Energy Rating 0/100
Kensington Guardian 6 Outlet Premium Surge Protector	19/100	6	540	10,000 USD	Trade-off: Connected Equipment Warranty 0/100

#1
Rank #1Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector
80/100
Outlets
12
Joules
4,320
Warranty Usd
300,000 USD
Best With Coax Protection
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
Full scorecard
#2
Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector
75/100
Outlets
12
Joules
4,320
Warranty Usd
100,000 USD
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
Full scorecard
#3
CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector
72/100
Outlets
12
Joules
3,600
Warranty Usd
500,000 USD
Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
Full scorecard
#4
GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector
68/100
Outlets
12
Joules
4,320
Warranty Usd
500,000 USD
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
Full scorecard
#5
Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector
68/100
Outlets
12
Joules
2,880
Warranty Usd
150,000 USD
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
Full scorecard
#6
Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports
67/100
Outlets
12
Joules
3,996
Warranty Usd
250,000 USD
Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
Full scorecard
#7
APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB
66/100
Outlets
12
Joules
4,320
Warranty Usd
250,000 USD
Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
Full scorecard
#8
APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector
65/100
Outlets
11
Joules
3,020
Warranty Usd
100,000 USD
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
#9
Tripp Lite Protect It! 10-Outlet Surge Protector
53/100
Outlets
10
Joules
2,395
Warranty Usd
100,000 USD
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
#10
APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector with USB
52/100
Outlets
11
Joules
2,880
Warranty Usd
100,000 USD
Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
#11
Anker 351 Power Strip
50/100
Outlets
12
Joules
2,100
Warranty Usd
200,000 USD
Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
#12
CyberPower Professional Surge Protector
47/100
Outlets
8
Joules
3,000
Warranty Usd
250,000 USD
Trade-off: Ethernet Protection 0/100
#13
GE UltraPro 10-Outlet Surge Protector
45/100
Outlets
10
Joules
3,000
Warranty Usd
300,000 USD
Trade-off: Clamping Voltage 0/100
#14
Tripp Lite Isobar 6-Outlet Surge Protector
39/100
Outlets
6
Joules
3,330
Warranty Usd
50,000 USD
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
#15
CyberPower Home Office Surge Protector
36/100
Outlets
7
Joules
1,500
Warranty Usd
100,000 USD
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
#16
CyberPower Swivel Wall Tap Surge Protector
21/100
Outlets
6
Joules
1,200
Warranty Usd
75,000 USD
Trade-off: Cord Length 0/100
#17
Philips 6-Outlet Surge Protector
20/100
Outlets
6
Joules
1,080
Warranty Usd
100,000 USD
Trade-off: Clamping Voltage 0/100
#18
Leviton Type 3 Surge Protective Power Strip
20/100
Outlets
6
Joules
720
Warranty Usd
25,000 USD
Trade-off: USB Charging Ports 0/100
#19
Anker 525 Charging Station
19/100
Outlets
3
Joules
300
Warranty Usd
25,000 USD
Trade-off: Surge Energy Rating 0/100
#20
Kensington Guardian 6 Outlet Premium Surge Protector
19/100
Outlets
6
Joules
540
Warranty Usd
10,000 USD
Trade-off: Connected Equipment Warranty 0/100

For surge protectors, a 2-point score gap is close enough to check the published tie-break order, especially outlets against joules.

All 20 scored products are included in the table.

Source fields checked on July 1, 2026. For surge protectors, compare outlets, joules, and warranty usd before treating any low scorer as a fit; price and availability are not estimated. No product is a perfect match; low scores mark the closest match only when a row misses a scored dimension.

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DeskTally maps 20 surge protectors by surge energy rating and outlet count. The linked lead marker carries a 80/100 score in this surge energy rating view.

How does each pick stack up?

#1 Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector80/100Surge Energy Rating 24 pts, Outlet Count 18 pts, Cord Length 10 pts
#2 Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector75/100Surge Energy Rating 24 pts, Outlet Count 18 pts, Cord Length 10 pts
#3 CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector72/100Surge Energy Rating 20 pts, Outlet Count 18 pts, Connected Equipment Warranty 12 pts
#4 GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector68/100Surge Energy Rating 24 pts, Outlet Count 18 pts, Connected Equipment Warranty 12 pts
#5 Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector68/100Outlet Count 18 pts, Surge Energy Rating 15 pts, Cord Length 10 pts

5 products with score contribution by dimension
Product	Composite	Surge Energy Rating	Outlet Count	Clamping Voltage	Connected Equipment Warranty	Cord Length	USB Charging Ports	Coax Protection	Ethernet Protection
Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector	80/100	24 points from grade 1	18 points from grade 1	6.8 points from grade 0.49	7.1 points from grade 0.59	10 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0	7 points from grade 1	7 points from grade 1
Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector	75/100	24 points from grade 1	18 points from grade 1	6.8 points from grade 0.49	2.2 points from grade 0.18	10 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0	7 points from grade 1	7 points from grade 1
CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector	72/100	19.7 points from grade 0.82	18 points from grade 1	4 points from grade 0.29	12 points from grade 1	7.5 points from grade 0.75	4 points from grade 0.5	7 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0
GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector	68/100	24 points from grade 1	18 points from grade 1	4 points from grade 0.29	12 points from grade 1	10 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0	0 points from grade 0	0 points from grade 0
Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector	68/100	15.4 points from grade 0.64	18 points from grade 1	6.8 points from grade 0.49	3.4 points from grade 0.29	10 points from grade 1	0 points from grade 0	7 points from grade 1	7 points from grade 1

The top five surge protectors are separated by 12 points; connected equipment warranty is the tiebreaker.

Best Overall

Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector

80/100

DeskTallyhow it’s scored

Outlets: 12
Joules: 4,320
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 0
Coax Protection: Yes

Showing all 8 scored dimensions

Surge Energy Rating100

Outlet Count100

Clamping Voltage49

Connected Equipment Warranty59

Cord Length100

USB Charging Ports0

Ethernet Protection100

Coax Protection100

Why it ranks here

Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector is the strongest fit given its 100/100 on absorbing larger spikes; best when surge energy rating (4,320) matters most. Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector lands on the highest listed outlets mark for this set: 12. Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector comes out ahead on connected equipment warranty: 59/100 to Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector's 18/100.

Surge Energy Rating: A listed joules of 4,320 for Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector takes full credit for this dimension; one reason Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector stands out for absorbing larger spikes.
Outlet Count: A listed outlets of 12 for Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector hits the ceiling for this scored input; a visible edge for Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector for powering a full desk setup.
Cord Length: A 8 FT cord length for Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector reaches the top grade on this line; one reason Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector stands out for reaching wall outlets cleanly.

Check before you buy

For the 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector, the published record is weakest on usb charging ports at 0 (0/100), the line to weigh before buying.
Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector shows a listed USB ports of 0 as its 0/100 soft mark for reducing adapter clutter.

Details ▾

Display model: BP112230-08
Outlets: 12
Joules: 4,320
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 0
Coax Protection: Yes
Ethernet Protection: Yes
Warranty Usd: 300,000 USD
Clamping Voltage: 330 V
Wall Mountable: Yes
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#2 Overall

Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector

75/100

DeskTallyhow it’s scored

Outlets: 12
Joules: 4,320
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 0
Coax Protection: Yes

Showing all 8 scored dimensions

Surge Energy Rating100

Outlet Count100

Clamping Voltage49

Connected Equipment Warranty18

Cord Length100

USB Charging Ports0

Ethernet Protection100

Coax Protection100

Why it ranks here

Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector is tied for the highest listed outlets in this set at 12. Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector beats CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector on ethernet protection: 100/100 vs 0/100. At 4,320, Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector shares the set's highest listed joules.

Surge Energy Rating: A listed joules of 4,320 for Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector hits the ceiling for this scored input; a visible edge for Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector for absorbing larger spikes.
Outlet Count: A listed outlets of 12 for Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector lands at the top of this score lane; useful support for buyers comparing Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector for powering a full desk setup.
Cord Length: A 8 FT cord length for Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector takes full credit for this dimension; a visible edge for Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector for reaching wall outlets cleanly.

Check before you buy

For the 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector, the published record is weakest on usb charging ports at 0 (0/100), the line to weigh before buying.
Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector is not at its best on usb charging ports, where a listed USB ports of 0 scores 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: 12 Outlet Rotating
Outlets: 12
Joules: 4,320
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 0
Coax Protection: Yes
Ethernet Protection: Yes
Warranty Usd: 100,000 USD
Clamping Voltage: 330 V
Wall Mountable: Yes
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#3 Overall

CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector

72/100

DeskTallyhow it’s scored

Outlets: 12
Joules: 3,600
Cord Length (ft): 6 ft
USB Ports: 2
Coax Protection: Yes

Showing all 8 scored dimensions

Surge Energy Rating82

Outlet Count100

Clamping Voltage29

Connected Equipment Warranty100

Cord Length75

USB Charging Ports50

Ethernet Protection0

Coax Protection100

Why it ranks here

CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector leads coax protection here, 100/100 to GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector's 0/100. CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector matches the set's highest listed outlets at 12. CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector equals the highest listed warranty usd in this lineup at 500,000 USD.

Surge Energy Rating: A listed joules of 3,600 for CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector keeps this dimension above the pack; useful support for buyers comparing CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector for absorbing larger spikes.
Outlet Count: A listed outlets of 12 for CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector reaches the ceiling for this dimension; helping CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector reach 72/100 for powering a full desk setup.
Connected Equipment Warranty: CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector scores 100/100 on connected equipment warranty, which carries 12% of the score; a visible edge for CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector for manufacturer backing for protected devices.

Check before you buy

For the Home Theater Surge Protector, the published record is weakest on ethernet protection listed as false (0/100), the line to weigh before buying.
CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector gives up ethernet protection for protecting network-connected gear, landing at 0/100 where it counts.

Details ▾

Display model: HT1206UC2RC1
Outlets: 12
Joules: 3,600
Cord Length (ft): 6 ft
USB Ports: 2
Coax Protection: Yes
Ethernet Protection: No
Warranty Usd: 500,000 USD
Clamping Voltage: 400 V
Wall Mountable: Yes
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#4 Overall

GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector

68/100

DeskTallyhow it’s scored

Outlets: 12
Joules: 4,320
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 0
Coax Protection: No

Showing all 8 scored dimensions

Surge Energy Rating100

Outlet Count100

Clamping Voltage29

Connected Equipment Warranty100

Cord Length100

USB Charging Ports0

Ethernet Protection0

Coax Protection0

Why it ranks here

GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector makes the most sense for a 100/100 outlet count score built for powering a full desk setup on its 12 outlets (100/100). At 12, GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector shares the set's highest listed outlets. GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector pulls ahead on surge energy rating: 100/100, past Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector at 64/100; the GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector listing shows 4,320 joules.

On surge energy rating, the shortlist barely separates GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector from Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector; weigh surge energy rating against outlet count for your own use before treating GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector as clearly better.

Surge Energy Rating: A listed joules of 4,320 for GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector reaches the ceiling for this dimension; helping GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector reach 68/100 for absorbing larger spikes.
Outlet Count: A listed outlets of 12 for GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector reaches the top grade on this line; one reason GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector stands out for powering a full desk setup.
Connected Equipment Warranty: GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector scores 100/100 on connected equipment warranty, which carries 12% of the score; useful support for buyers comparing GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector for manufacturer backing for protected devices.

Check before you buy

GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector carries a listed USB ports of 0 as a 0/100 trade-off for reducing adapter clutter.
GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector shows no ethernet protection in the listing, which is why protecting network-connected gear should weigh its 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: 37054
Outlets: 12
Joules: 4,320
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 0
Coax Protection: No
Ethernet Protection: No
Warranty Usd: 500,000 USD
Clamping Voltage: 400 V
Wall Mountable: Yes
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#5 Overall

Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector

68/100

DeskTallyhow it’s scored

Outlets: 12
Joules: 2,880
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 0
Coax Protection: Yes

Showing all 8 scored dimensions

Surge Energy Rating64

Outlet Count100

Clamping Voltage49

Connected Equipment Warranty29

Cord Length100

USB Charging Ports0

Ethernet Protection100

Coax Protection100

Why it ranks here

Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector sits level with the set's highest listed outlets at 12. It outscores Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports on ethernet protection, 100/100 over 0/100. Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector equals the longest listed length in this lineup at 8 ft.

Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector is essentially in the same surge energy rating tier as GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector; outlet count matters more here than the list order.

Outlet Count: A listed outlets of 12 for Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector takes full credit for this dimension; a visible edge for Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector for powering a full desk setup.
Cord Length: A 8 FT cord length for Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector reaches the ceiling for this dimension; one reason Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector stands out for reaching wall outlets cleanly.
Ethernet Protection: An ethernet-protection listing for Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector takes full credit for this dimension; useful support for buyers comparing Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector for protecting network-connected gear.

Check before you buy

The score gives up the most ground on usb charging ports (0).
Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector loses ground on usb charging ports: a listed USB ports of 0 sits at 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: TLP1208TELTV
Outlets: 12
Joules: 2,880
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 0
Coax Protection: Yes
Ethernet Protection: Yes
Warranty Usd: 150,000 USD
Clamping Voltage: 330 V
Wall Mountable: Yes
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#6 Overall

Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports

67/100

DeskTallyhow it’s scored

Outlets: 12
Joules: 3,996
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 2
Coax Protection: No

Showing all 8 scored dimensions

Surge Energy Rating92

Outlet Count100

Clamping Voltage49

Connected Equipment Warranty49

Cord Length100

USB Charging Ports50

Ethernet Protection0

Coax Protection0

Why it ranks here

Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports scores 100/100 on cord length, above APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB's 75/100. A listed 12 ties Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports for the highest listed outlets here. With 8 ft listed, Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports holds a share of the longest listed length.

Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports and Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector are separated by 1 point; compare surge energy rating and outlet count before choosing between them.

Surge Energy Rating: A listed joules of 3,996 for Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports keeps this dimension in the upper range; a visible edge for Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports for absorbing larger spikes.
Outlet Count: A listed outlets of 12 for Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports hits the ceiling for this scored input; useful support for buyers comparing Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports for powering a full desk setup.
Cord Length: A 8 FT cord length for Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports reaches the top grade on this line; a visible edge for Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports for reaching wall outlets cleanly.

Check before you buy

Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports is the weaker pick on ethernet protection for protecting network-connected gear: no ethernet protection, hence 0/100.
Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports skips coax protection, so tv and cable modem setups sees only 0/100 on coax protection.

Details ▾

Display model: BV112234-08
Outlets: 12
Joules: 3,996
Cord Length (ft): 8 ft
USB Ports: 2
Coax Protection: No
Ethernet Protection: No
Warranty Usd: 250,000 USD
Clamping Voltage: 330 V
Wall Mountable: Yes
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#7 Overall

APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB

66/100

DeskTallyhow it’s scored

Outlets: 12
Joules: 4,320
Cord Length (ft): 6 ft
USB Ports: 2
Coax Protection: No

Showing all 8 scored dimensions

Surge Energy Rating100

Outlet Count100

Clamping Voltage49

Connected Equipment Warranty49

Cord Length75

USB Charging Ports50

Ethernet Protection0

Coax Protection0

Why it ranks here

APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB equals the highest listed outlets in this lineup at 12. APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB wins the surge energy rating comparison, 100/100 against APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector's 68/100 (4,320 joules for APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB). APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB lands on the highest listed joules mark for this set: 4,320.

APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB stays close to Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports with only 1 point between them, so surge energy rating then outlet count is the first place to look for a practical difference.

Surge Energy Rating: A listed joules of 4,320 for APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB hits the ceiling for this scored input; useful support for buyers comparing APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB for absorbing larger spikes.
Outlet Count: A listed outlets of 12 for APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB lands at the top of this score lane; helping APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB reach 66/100 for powering a full desk setup.
Cord Length: A 6 FT cord length for APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB lands on the positive side of this line; useful support for buyers comparing APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB for reaching wall outlets cleanly.

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APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB is the weaker pick on ethernet protection for protecting network-connected gear: no ethernet protection, hence 0/100.
APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB skips coax protection, so tv and cable modem setups sees only 0/100 on coax protection.

Details ▾

Display model: P12U2
Outlets: 12
Joules: 4,320
Cord Length (ft): 6 ft
USB Ports: 2
Coax Protection: No
Ethernet Protection: No
Warranty Usd: 250,000 USD
Clamping Voltage: 330 V
Wall Mountable: Yes
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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How this ranking is scored

Each product in this table gets one 0–100 score computed from manufacturer sheets, retailer listings, and dated source records: the same weighted formula for all 20 surge protectors, applied to 8 recorded fields per product. The four heaviest dimensions and their exact share of the total are shown here; the full weight table, source ledger, and score-band definitions live on the methodology page.

DeskTally does not conduct first-hand product tests. Scores synthesize published manufacturer and retailer records only, and every figure traces to a dated source. Marketing claims and retailer copy are excluded unless a published specification supports them.

Full methodology →

Heaviest scoring dimensions
Surge Energy Rating	24%	The scored range for listed joules spans 300 to 4,320; higher numbers score better, with missing values held neutral.
Outlet Count	18%	Listed outlets runs from 3 to 12 across the scored catalog; higher numbers score better, and unlisted values score neutral.
Clamping Voltage	14%	Published listings put clamping voltage between 150 V to 500 V; lower numbers score better, and a missing value stays neutral.
Connected Equipment Warranty	12%	The scored range for listed warranty spans 10,000 USD to 500,000 USD; higher numbers score better, with missing values held neutral.

Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit

Retrieved 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-02 · Built 2026-07-10

APC2026-07-02Source record
CyberPower2026-07-02Source record
Tripp Lite2026-07-02Source record
Anker2026-07-01Source record
Belkin2026-07-01Source record

DeskTally source ledger tracks surge protectors with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-02.

Update history

July 1, 2026Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 20 surge protectors re-scored on 8 published spec fields, surge energy rating first.

Common buying questions

What is the best surge protector?

Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector leads the surge protector ranking via surge energy rating at 80/100. Recheck usb charging ports (0/100) before assuming it fits every setup.

How should I compare close alternatives?

To compare close surge protector alternatives, use the surge energy rating segment badge, each product's lowest-scoring dimension, and the full comparison table rather than a fixed second-place label. The current surge protector ranking keeps every product visible so surge energy rating fit can change after you set filters.

Are these surge protector rankings based on physical testing?

No lab or field test. Surge energy rating specs and outlet count data set the score; the formula, refresh date, and trade-offs behind this surge protector ranking are on the page. The spread between surge protector scores traces mostly to surge energy rating and outlet count.