APC 8-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Charging Ports, 2160 Joules, SurgeArrest Home/Office (PH8U2)

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Pros

It has a rechargeable battery so you can either use it plugged in or on battery power. Outlets are accessible and 3 of them are spaced well apart from one another for bigger plugs. The layout of the power sockets is great because it accommodates diffe... Read More

No static or interference on the radio at all. Works perfectly, stop complaining. My husband complains about the grren lights at night since one is in our room.

Cons

Faulty and grounded out to cause circuit breaker to trip. The clamp rating on this is 500v, which is practically useless. Apc requires a list of equipment to be submitted within 10 days of purchase using “the included warranty card’.

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Quality

Very well made and never had an issue with one.

Traditional plugs, usbs, that weird charger from 2005 – this surge protector welcomes them all with open arms.

Total it's about 1k of appliances, and the power strip it was plugged in was so old you couldn't tell if it's yellow because th... Read More

After blowing out our newer big screen tv due to a power surge, we installed this one so that our new tv won't meet with the same demise.

Price

The $150,000 equipment protection is another great reason to purchase this product, as are the two usb charging ports.

Overall, i am happy with the product for the price and i am using this to plug my computer and monitor into.

I bought one of these from micro center that has like two more slots for $65.

Competitiveness

This one replaces another apc power strip/surge protector that we bought 20 years ago, so it's a no-brainer to get another of t... Read More

This is not to say that nothing will ever happen with this unit, but i have had many other brand name units and never had an issue.

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This product had a total of 4,105 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 9 2024.