26 July 2020

Recommended Power Strips

My preferred power strips as of July 2020. You can never have enough outlets and USB power jacks.

I'm not putting links on these, because I don't do affiliate programs, and you know how to search for things.

Belkin BV112050-06
  • Six vertically arranged outlets in the middle, intended for straight cords.
  • Six outlets at right angles to the center row, three on either side, intended for wall warts.
  • Two USB jacks below the center row.
  • Power switch above the center row, with power cord at same end.
  • Cable management clamp at opposite end, below USB jacks.
  • Some horizontal wall warts may interfere with the USB jacks, but there shouldn't be any issues plugging those into the power switch end.
  • Mounting slots allow for horizontal mounting in either direction.
  • Six foot cord
Bestek MRJ1870KU-BK-10ft
  • Eight outlets arranged in two rows of four at opposing angles. The outer outlet on both sides is spaced to allow for a wall wart.
  • Four USB jacks on one end, with the power switch and cord on the same end.
  • Mounting slots allow for horizontal mounting with the cord on the left, or vertical with the cord hanging down.
  • Ten foot cord
Bestek MRJ6001-BL
  • Six outlets running horizontally with no spacing for wall warts.
  • Four USB jacks on one end, with the power switch and cord on the opposite end.
  • Mounting slots allow for horizontal mounting with the cord on the right, or vertical with the cord hanging down.
  • Six foot cord
Belkin BZ111200-06
  • Sadly discontinued. This would have been an ideal power strip with four USB jacks, but that's how it goes.
  • Six outlets running vertically with no spacing for wall warts.
  • Four outlets running vertically with spacing for wall warts.
  • Additional outlet on outside edge, with power switch on opposite edge.
  • Cable management chase running the length of the chassis alongside the outlets. The main power cord comes out of the center of the chase and can be directed out of either end.
  • Hinged dust cover that encloses the outlets and cable management chase.
  • Mounting slots allow for horizontal mounting with the cable management chase at the top, or vertical in either direction.