We included this AmazonBasics model in our testing, because we wanted to see how a baseline, mostly old-style power strip with surge protection would work. The answer is: not well and we donīt recommend it for electronics of any kind. Its clamping voltage is too high, protection too low, and durability too short.
Itīs almost a side note that the location and spacing of the outlets isnīt ideal for electronics. Thereīs one extra long gap at the stripīs end opposite the power switch, but I was only able to position four typical plugs among its six outlets.
To be fair, Amazon markets it at the top of its product page as for `small appliances, phones, and lamps,` but in the full description, Amazon says it `creates an important layer of defense, protecting electronic devices like hard drives against system crashes, data loss, and damage.`To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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