APC 8-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Charging Ports, 2160 Joules, SurgeArrest Home/Office (PH8U2W)

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APC 8-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Charging Ports, 2160 Joules, SurgeArrest...

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

It feels well-built and i had no trouble at all plugging all my home office menagerie into it. Item appears to be of high quality. Felt sturdy, but light.

It has a rechargeable battery so you can either use it plugged in or on battery power. The fit is a little snug, but i've got a genesis, snes, and nes adapter plugged into the wide plugs on the side. Outlets are accessible and 3 of them are spaced wel... Read More

No static or interference on the radio at all. It is reliable and the indicating lights provide insurance that the strip is on. It's kinda like a night light for us now.

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.

It feels like it won't last very long and does not have the satisfying click to it.

All you know is 3 years later your toaster stops working.

Price

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

Good value for the money i paid

Price was reasonable and would recommend to anyone

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 4,107 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 15 2024.