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In testing, this surge protector was one of the best at preventing extra voltage from reaching its outlets. It also safely stops all power once the protection wears out, and it has 12 AC outlets plus coaxial and phone ports.

In testing, this surge protector was one of the best at preventing voltage from reaching its outlets, plus it safely stops all power once the protection wears out. It has 12 AC outlets plus coax and phone ports.

In testing, this surge protector was one of the best at preventing damaging voltage levels from reaching the outlets and any plugged-in gear—a common threat when the power flickers off and back on. Plus, it safely stops all power once the protection wears out.

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This compact strip gives you three AC outlets and two USB power ports without taking up much space in a bag or weighing you down.

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The Best Portable Power Strips and Surge Protectors With USB Charging

Tripp Lite’s eight-outlet TLP825 has a 25-foot cord, which is three to four times the length of most surge protector cords. It has fewer outlets than our top pick and no extra ports, but it performed almost as well in our surge tests.

With six AC outlets and two 2.4-amp USB ports, the Power Air packs a lot of protection into a compact design.

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Tripp Lite’s three-outlet SK30USB has an auto-shutoff feature and offers almost as much surge protection as full-size models. Plus, it has two 2.1-amp USB ports.

This slightly larger strip is the only portable option we tested with truly reliable surge protection capabilities. The 18-inch cord adds a little extra bulk but gives you more flexibility than models that plug directly into the outlet.

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This UPS lacks premium features, but it has plenty of outlets and power to keep a home Wi-Fi network up and running for up to an hour and a half when the power goes out.

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