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With no preferences selected: Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector comes first in this spec comparison. None of these 20 has a verified Amazon listing yet, so this page ranks them on published specs only and has no Amazon buying links.

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Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector

#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. 4,320 J surge protection · joint highest of 20 models; 12 outlets outlets · joint highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 4,320 J surge protection.
  • 12 outlets outlets.

Before you choose

For your setup, check clamping voltage: 330 V.

Buy it ifYou want 4,320 J surge protection.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for clamping voltage; this model has 330 V.
Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V
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Joules4,320 J
Outlets12 outlets
Clamping Voltage330 V
Warranty300,000 USD
Cord Length8 ft
USB Ports0 USB ports
Ethernet ProtectionIncluded
Coax ProtectionIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

For Up to 2,880 J surge protection

Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector

#5 of 20 in the spec comparison. coax protection: included · 5 of 20 models have this; ethernet protection: included · 5 of 20 models have this.

Why consider it

  • Coax protection: included; choose it if you require that feature.
  • Ethernet protection: included; choose it if you require that feature.

Before you choose

For your setup, check surge protection: 2,880 J.

Buy it ifYou want coax protection is included.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for surge protection; this model has 2,880 J.
Joules: 2,880 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V
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Joules2,880 J
Outlets12 outlets
Clamping Voltage330 V
Warranty150,000 USD
Cord Length8 ft
USB Ports0 USB ports
Ethernet ProtectionIncluded
Coax ProtectionIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

For Up to 10 outlets outlets

Tripp Lite Protect It! 10-Outlet Surge Protector

#9 of 20 in the spec comparison. 150 V clamping voltage · lowest of 20 models; 0 USB ports USB ports · joint 9th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 150 V clamping voltage.
  • 0 USB ports USB ports.

Before you choose

For your setup, check ethernet protection: Not included.

Buy it ifYou want 150 V clamping voltage.
Skip it ifYou need ethernet protection; this model does not include it.
Joules: 2,395 JOutlets: 10 outletsClamping Voltage: 150 V
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Joules2,395 J
Outlets10 outlets
Clamping Voltage150 V
Warranty100,000 USD
Cord Length8 ft
USB Ports0 USB ports
Ethernet ProtectionNot included
Coax ProtectionNot included

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

For Over 330 V clamping voltage

CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector

#3 of 20 in the spec comparison. coax protection: included · 5 of 20 models have this; 3,600 J surge protection · 6th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • Coax protection: included; choose it if you require that feature.
  • 3,600 J surge protection.

Before you choose

For your setup, check clamping voltage: 400 V.

Buy it ifYou want coax protection is included.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for clamping voltage; this model has 400 V.
Joules: 3,600 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 400 V
See all 8 scored specs
Joules3,600 J
Outlets12 outlets
Clamping Voltage400 V
Warranty500,000 USD
Cord Length6 ft
USB Ports2 USB ports
Ethernet ProtectionNot included
Coax ProtectionIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

Also compare · Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector

Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector

#2 of 20 in the spec comparison. ethernet protection: included · 5 of 20 models have this; 4,320 J surge protection · joint highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • Ethernet protection: included; choose it if you require that feature.
  • 4,320 J surge protection.

Before you choose

For your setup, check surge protection: 4,320 J.

Buy it ifYou want ethernet protection is included.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for surge protection; this model has 4,320 J.
Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V
See all 8 scored specs
Joules4,320 J
Outlets12 outlets
Clamping Voltage330 V
Warranty100,000 USD
Cord Length8 ft
USB Ports0 USB ports
Ethernet ProtectionIncluded
Coax ProtectionIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

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Published specification comparison
SpecBelkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge ProtectorNo preferences selected.CyberPower Home Theater Surge ProtectorNo preferences selected.
Joules4,320 J3,600 J
Clamping Voltage330 V400 V
Warranty300,000 USD500,000 USD
Cord Length8 ft6 ft
USB Ports0 USB ports2 USB ports
Ethernet ProtectionIncludedNot included

Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector

No preferences selected.

Joules
4,320 J
Clamping Voltage
330 V
Warranty
300,000 USD
Cord Length
8 ft
USB Ports
0 USB ports
Ethernet Protection
Included

CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector

No preferences selected.

Joules
3,600 J
Clamping Voltage
400 V
Warranty
500,000 USD
Cord Length
6 ft
USB Ports
2 USB ports
Ethernet Protection
Not included

Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector

No verified listing yet.

CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector

No verified listing yet.

All 20 models, with reasons

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All models and their decision specs
#ProductWhy it’s hereDecision specsCompareAction
1Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. 4,320 J surge protection · joint highest of 20 models; 12 outlets outlets · joint highest of 20 models.Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V—
2Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector720 J more surge protection · 70 V less clamping voltage vs #3.Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V—
3CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector2 USB ports more USB ports vs #4.Joules: 3,600 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 400 V—
4GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector1,440 J more surge protection vs #5.Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 400 V—
5Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector#5 of 20 in the spec comparison. coax protection: included · 5 of 20 models have this; ethernet protection: included · 5 of 20 models have this.Joules: 2,880 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V—
6Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports2 ft more cord length vs #7.Joules: 3,996 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V—
7APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB1,300 J more surge protection · 1 outlets more outlets vs #8.Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V—
#1 Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector
#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. 4,320 J surge protection · joint highest of 20 models; 12 outlets outlets · joint highest of 20 models.
Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V
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#2 Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector
720 J more surge protection · 70 V less clamping voltage vs #3.
Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V
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#3 CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector
2 USB ports more USB ports vs #4.
Joules: 3,600 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 400 V
—
#4 GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector
1,440 J more surge protection vs #5.
Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 400 V
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#5 Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector
#5 of 20 in the spec comparison. coax protection: included · 5 of 20 models have this; ethernet protection: included · 5 of 20 models have this.
Joules: 2,880 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V
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#6 Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports
2 ft more cord length vs #7.
Joules: 3,996 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V
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#7 APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB
1,300 J more surge protection · 1 outlets more outlets vs #8.
Joules: 4,320 JOutlets: 12 outletsClamping Voltage: 330 V
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20 matching models

How we rank and where the facts come from

We compare published specifications, not hands-on experience. Requirements filter the set; the sealed published order is unchanged. The index uses fixed weights and gives missing specs a midpoint. That is an assumption, not evidence of fit or quality. Unknown details cannot qualify a match.

What changed: specs in this snapshot were checked July 2, 2026. This package includes no prior spec revision; changes to individual values cannot be established.

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Sources for all 20 models
  • Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector: Belkin ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector: Monoprice ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector: CyberPower ↗ · July 2, 2026
  • GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector: GE ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector: Tripp Lite ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports: Belkin ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB: APC ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector: APC ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • Tripp Lite Protect It! 10-Outlet Surge Protector: Tripp Lite ↗ · July 2, 2026
  • APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector with USB: APC ↗ · July 2, 2026
  • Anker 351 Power Strip: Anker ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • CyberPower Professional Surge Protector: CyberPower ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • GE UltraPro 10-Outlet Surge Protector: Jasco Products ↗ · July 2, 2026
  • Tripp Lite Isobar 6-Outlet Surge Protector: Tripp Lite ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • CyberPower Home Office Surge Protector: CyberPower ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • CyberPower Swivel Wall Tap Surge Protector: CyberPower ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • Philips 6-Outlet Surge Protector: Philips Accessories ↗ · July 2, 2026
  • Leviton Type 3 Surge Protective Power Strip: Leviton ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • Anker 525 Charging Station: Anker ↗ · July 1, 2026
  • Kensington Guardian 6 Outlet Premium Surge Protector: Kensington ↗ · July 1, 2026
Show the index and published weights

Weights: Joules 24% · Outlets 18% · Clamping Voltage 14% · Warranty 12% · Cord Length 10% · USB Ports 8% · Ethernet Protection 7% · Coax Protection 7%.

  1. Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Surge Protector: 80/100
  2. Monoprice 12 Outlet Rotating Surge Protector: 75/100
  3. CyberPower Home Theater Surge Protector: 72/100
  4. GE UltraPro 12 Outlet Surge Protector: 68/100
  5. Tripp Lite Protect It! 12-Outlet Surge Protector: 68/100
  6. Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports: 67/100
  7. APC SurgeArrest 12-Outlet Surge Protector with USB: 66/100
  8. APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector: 65/100
  9. Tripp Lite Protect It! 10-Outlet Surge Protector: 53/100
  10. APC SurgeArrest 11-Outlet Surge Protector with USB: 52/100
  11. Anker 351 Power Strip: 50/100
  12. CyberPower Professional Surge Protector: 47/100
  13. GE UltraPro 10-Outlet Surge Protector: 45/100
  14. Tripp Lite Isobar 6-Outlet Surge Protector: 39/100
  15. CyberPower Home Office Surge Protector: 36/100
  16. CyberPower Swivel Wall Tap Surge Protector: 21/100
  17. Philips 6-Outlet Surge Protector: 20/100
  18. Leviton Type 3 Surge Protective Power Strip: 20/100
  19. Anker 525 Charging Station: 19/100
  20. Kensington Guardian 6 Outlet Premium Surge Protector: 19/100

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