Kasa Smart Power Strip HS300
The Kasa Smart Power Strip HS300 earns its best-in-class spot by combining true per-outlet control, energy monitoring, and smart-home integration so users can manage individual circuit loads remotely—a key advantage for the "Individual Circuit Power Strips" use case. Compared with the other entries, it trades a slightly higher price for fine-grained outlet-level automation and scheduling that can reduce overall energy costs and prevent overloads on individual circuits.
Per-outlet control
Energy monitoring
Per-outlet control
Energy monitoring
Review Summary
"Users praise the HS300 for reliable individual outlet control, scheduling and energy monitoring, though some report occasional app or Wi-Fi connectivity issues."
Voice-activated charm
Six independently controllable outlets for per-device scheduling and manual control.
Voice-activated charm
Six independently controllable outlets for per-device scheduling and manual control.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Kasa Smart Power Strip HS300 earns its best-in-class spot by combining true per-outlet control, energy monitoring, and smart-home integration so users can manage individual circuit loads remotely—a key advantage for the "Individual Circuit Power Strips" use case. Compared with the other entries, it trades a slightly higher price for fine-grained outlet-level automation and scheduling that can reduce overall energy costs and prevent overloads on individual circuits.
Per-outlet control
Energy monitoring
Voice-activated charm
Six independently controllable outlets for per-device scheduling and manual control.
Built-in energy monitoring reports per-outlet power usage in the Kasa app.
Per-outlet control
Energy monitoring
Voice-activated charm
Six independently controllable outlets for per-device scheduling and manual control.
Built-in energy monitoring reports per-outlet power usage in the Kasa app.
$80-130 USD
APC SurgeArrest P11VNT3
The APC SurgeArrest P11VNT3 leads the market as a protection-focused option with a high joule rating and robust EMI/RFI filtering, making it ideal for safeguarding expensive equipment on a single circuit. While it lacks the per-outlet switching of the HS300, APC offers stronger surge suppression and brand-backed reliability that justifies its premium for users prioritizing equipment protection over outlet-level control.
11 outlets
Robust surge protection
11 outlets
Robust surge protection
Review Summary
"Buyers rate the APC P11VNT3 highly for robust surge protection, solid build quality and value, with only occasional complaints about its size and stiff cord."
Quiet confidence
Eleven outlets with a high-joule rating for robust surge protection.
Quiet confidence
Eleven outlets with a high-joule rating for robust surge protection.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The APC SurgeArrest P11VNT3 leads the market as a protection-focused option with a high joule rating and robust EMI/RFI filtering, making it ideal for safeguarding expensive equipment on a single circuit. While it lacks the per-outlet switching of the HS300, APC offers stronger surge suppression and brand-backed reliability that justifies its premium for users prioritizing equipment protection over outlet-level control.
11 outlets
Robust surge protection
Quiet confidence
Eleven outlets with a high-joule rating for robust surge protection.
Includes phone/fax and coax protection ports to safeguard multiple signal lines.
11 outlets
Robust surge protection
Quiet confidence
Eleven outlets with a high-joule rating for robust surge protection.
Includes phone/fax and coax protection ports to safeguard multiple signal lines.
$60-100 USD
Tripp Lite TLP1208TELTV
The Tripp Lite TLP1208TELTV stands out as a market leader for mixed AV and telecom setups by offering numerous grounded outlets plus dedicated phone/modem protection, delivering technical versatility for home theater or office circuits. It provides a cost-effective balance of surge protection and specialized line filtering compared with APC and is a practical choice when protecting multiple devices on the same circuit without needing smart outlet control.
Line filtering
AV-grade protection
Line filtering
AV-grade protection
Review Summary
"Customers appreciate the Tripp Lite TLP1208TELTV’s strong surge protection, abundant outlets and durability, with minor gripes about outlet spacing and the bulky form factor."
Phone-line guardian
Twelve outlets with isolated filter banks to reduce interference for A/V gear.
Phone-line guardian
Twelve outlets with isolated filter banks to reduce interference for A/V gear.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
The Tripp Lite TLP1208TELTV stands out as a market leader for mixed AV and telecom setups by offering numerous grounded outlets plus dedicated phone/modem protection, delivering technical versatility for home theater or office circuits. It provides a cost-effective balance of surge protection and specialized line filtering compared with APC and is a practical choice when protecting multiple devices on the same circuit without needing smart outlet control.
Line filtering
AV-grade protection
Phone-line guardian
Twelve outlets with isolated filter banks to reduce interference for A/V gear.
Telephone/modem and coax cable suppression to protect home-theater and networking equipment.
Line filtering
AV-grade protection
Phone-line guardian
Twelve outlets with isolated filter banks to reduce interference for A/V gear.
Telephone/modem and coax cable suppression to protect home-theater and networking equipment.
$60-110 USD
CyberPower CSP600WSU
The CyberPower CSP600WSU positions itself as a value-oriented choice, giving reliable surge suppression and convenient USB charging in a compact package that keeps per-circuit wiring simple and affordable. It undercuts higher-priced protectors on cost while maintaining good baseline protection, making it a sensible option for customers wanting basic circuit-level safety and charging functionality without investing in smart features or the highest joule ratings.
Slim profile
Dual USB charging
Slim profile
Dual USB charging
Review Summary
"Reviewers like the CyberPower CSP600WSU for its compact footprint and convenient USB charging, but note limited surge capacity and a relatively short power cord."
Wall-mount ninja
Compact six-outlet layout with two integrated USB ports for charging phones and tablets.
Wall-mount ninja
Compact six-outlet layout with two integrated USB ports for charging phones and tablets.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The CyberPower CSP600WSU positions itself as a value-oriented choice, giving reliable surge suppression and convenient USB charging in a compact package that keeps per-circuit wiring simple and affordable. It undercuts higher-priced protectors on cost while maintaining good baseline protection, making it a sensible option for customers wanting basic circuit-level safety and charging functionality without investing in smart features or the highest joule ratings.
Slim profile
Dual USB charging
Wall-mount ninja
Compact six-outlet layout with two integrated USB ports for charging phones and tablets.
Space-saving flat plug and widely spaced outlets to accommodate bulky adapters.
Slim profile
Dual USB charging
Wall-mount ninja
Compact six-outlet layout with two integrated USB ports for charging phones and tablets.
Space-saving flat plug and widely spaced outlets to accommodate bulky adapters.
$25-50 USD
Belkin PivotPlug BP112230-08
The Belkin PivotPlug BP112230-08 is the market leader for space optimization, using rotating pivot outlets to accommodate large adapters on a single circuit without blocking neighboring sockets—a practical mechanical innovation for dense setups. Compared to electrically advanced strips like the HS300 or high-protection models like APC, Belkin delivers a straightforward, affordable solution that solves common physical layout challenges on individual circuits.
Pivoting outlets
Fits big adapters
Pivoting outlets
Fits big adapters
Review Summary
"Users find the Belkin PivotPlug durable and space-saving thanks to pivoting outlets, though some say it feels pricey and the cord can be stiff."
Space-saving tango
Twelve pivoting outlets rotate to fit large transformers without blocking neighbors.
Space-saving tango
Twelve pivoting outlets rotate to fit large transformers without blocking neighbors.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Belkin PivotPlug BP112230-08 is the market leader for space optimization, using rotating pivot outlets to accommodate large adapters on a single circuit without blocking neighboring sockets—a practical mechanical innovation for dense setups. Compared to electrically advanced strips like the HS300 or high-protection models like APC, Belkin delivers a straightforward, affordable solution that solves common physical layout challenges on individual circuits.
Pivoting outlets
Fits big adapters
Space-saving tango
Twelve pivoting outlets rotate to fit large transformers without blocking neighbors.
Surge and overload protection in a slim, mountable housing for tidy setups.
Pivoting outlets
Fits big adapters
Space-saving tango
Twelve pivoting outlets rotate to fit large transformers without blocking neighbors.
Surge and overload protection in a slim, mountable housing for tidy setups.
$50-90 USD