Austere - V Series Power 8 Outlet/Omniport USB 3000 Joules Surge Protector - Silver and Black

Name: Austere - V Series Power 8 Outlet/Omniport USB 3000 Joules Surge Protector - Silver and Black
Brand: Austere
SKU: 6503430
Rating: 4.4 (29 reviews)

Model: 5S-PS8-US1

SKU: 6503430

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General
- Brand: Austere
- Model Number: 5S-PS8-US1
- Product Name: V Series Power 8 Outlet/Omniport USB 3000 Joules Surge Protector
- Color: Silver and Black
Features
- Power Conditioning: true
- Energy Dissipation: 3000 joules
- Form Factor: Wall mountable (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Number Of Outlets: 8
Power Input
- Joule Rating: 3000 joules
- Nominal Input Voltage: 120 volts
- Peak Impulse Current: 500 amperes
Power Output
- Nominal Output Voltage: 120 volts
- Maximum Output Voltage: 125 volts
- Maximum Output Wattage: 1800 watts
Dimensions
- Cord Length: 0.5 feet
- Product Height: 1.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 13.00 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 4.40 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 4.59 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: Austere provides a guarantee of the function of this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions and warnings, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for the Lifetime of the product
- Warranty - Labor: No Applicable Warranty
Other
- UPC: 850007784034

Flawlessly connected, Fiercely protected. Austere is moving beyond the primary function of providing power, to a place where performance, safety, and design come together to define what you should expect in power. Using our PureFiltration technology, Austere Power cleans noise and artifacts, that can travel through power lines and keeps them from impacting your devices. In addition, the Omniport USB provides rapid charge and protection for low-voltage devices. Austere also employs flameless MOV circuits and thermal protected outlets, keeping you safe from a home electrical fire. And if anything were to happen, our Component Guarantee promises to protect your equipment from damage, regardless of its value, whenever your devices are plugged into an Austere Power product. And because how it looks is as important as what it does, Austere’s proprietary aDesign philosophy elevates function through purposeful engineering and sleek design. Our surge protector power strips have a brushed aluminum housing, which creates an elegant way to power your home electronic devices. Always. Not all power is created equal. You may not know it, but your surge protectors can wear out over time. Joules–the protective layer of energy that defends your components–are finite. And when they are gone, it leaves your system completely unprotected from shock or surge. Traditional surge protectors only last a year or two so if you can’t remember when you last refreshed your home’s power, it’s likely time to do it now. And to take out the guesswork of when your Austere Power needs to be replaced, the blue protection shield icon on the Power unit will cease to illuminate once the Joules have been used. But that won’t happen for a long time because Austere Power is rated to last more than five times as long as most power products and guarantees to safeguard your system with our Component Guarantee.

Perfect Audio/Video: PureFiltration insulates the power signal from external EMI/RFI disturbances to deliver video and audio perfection. When another device, such as a vacuum, surges as it’s turned on, it will not impede or disrupt your system
Fire & Power Safety: Flameless MOV Protection gives you peace of mind. Over Current Protection ensures that the power circuit cannot exceed 15 amps, which could cause devices to short circuit or create dangerous temperatures that may lead to a fire
aDesign: Our Woven Armor Cable provides strength, durability and protection to ensure a lifetime of quality performance. The High-Flex Cable routes comfortably in tight places for easy installation.
Charge: The OmniPort USB features five rapid charging ports (2 USB-A; 3 USB-C) to each deliver up to 2.4 Amps of charging power while protecting all of your low voltage devices. These smart ports minimize charging time for your personal electronics.
Austere Guarantee: Our Lifetime Guarantee – ensures your satisfaction with performance and protection; our Component Guarantee - promises that if an Austere Power Strip is responsible for any damage to a plugged in device, Austere will replace that device regardless of its value for 5-years
Perfect Audio/Video: PureFiltration insulates the power signal from external EMI/RFI disturbances to deliver video and audio perfection. When another device, such as a vacuum, surges as it’s turned on, it will not impede or disrupt your system
Fire & Power Safety: Flameless MOV Protection gives you peace of mind. Over Current Protection ensures that the power circuit cannot exceed 15 amps, which could cause devices to short circuit or create dangerous temperatures that may lead to a fire
aDesign: Our Woven Armor Cable provides strength, durability and protection to ensure a lifetime of quality performance. The High-Flex Cable routes comfortably in tight places for easy installation.
Charge: The OmniPort USB features five rapid charging ports (2 USB-A; 3 USB-C) to each deliver up to 2.4 Amps of charging power while protecting all of your low voltage devices. These smart ports minimize charging time for your personal electronics.
Austere Guarantee: Our Lifetime Guarantee – ensures your satisfaction with performance and protection; our Component Guarantee - promises that if an Austere Power Strip is responsible for any damage to a plugged in device, Austere will replace that device regardless of its value for 5-years

Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the V Series Power 8 Outlet/Omniport USB surge protector's build quality, robust surge protection, and well-spaced outlets, praising its premium feel and comprehensive safety features. However, some customers express disappointment with the USB charging speeds, finding them slower than expected. The relatively high price point is also a recurring concern for some buyers.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous Outlet & Ultra Clean Power!
This is by far the most premium feeling power outlet I've used. It's easily also among the best looking. In terms of performance, I've been using this Austere outlet for about a week to power a 1000 watt PSU gaming PC, a power hungry 1000 nits HDR gaming monitor + secondary monitor, multiple laptops, a phone, and a charging dock for work. It has not missed a beat under heavy power workloads. In the past I've used the standard inexpensive standard power strips that are prone to electromagnetic interference. I used to have an audio receiver that would cause my speakers to produce a humming noise. I knew that it was due to "dirty power" in my home but I didn't have a lot of money to spend on an expensive power conditioner. I really wish that I would have ran into a product like this back then. Austere claims that their isolated PureFiltration technology aids in isolating EMI/RFI noise from external power sources. They are also using MOV circuits and thermal protected outlets. Judging by the build quality of this power outlet and it's performance so far, I get the feeling that this provides a much greater level of protection and clean power than the run of the mill power strip. I also love the thoughtful design of the minimalist squared plug and the super flexible braided power cable. There's 3 blue LEDs on the unit that I had to do a bit of research to figure out what they indicate. The shield logo LED is very useful. This LED will turn off in the event that the 4,000 joules of protection have been used. If this turns off, the unit needs to be replaced. The other two are the Power LED (simply indicates the unit is on) and the Ground LED (indicates the unit is properly grounded when plugged in). This would have easily been a five star outlet for me had it not been for a small issue I ran into when trying to utilize the USB-C ports to fast charge my Galaxy S22 Ultra. Austere claims that both USB-A ports and the three included USB-C ports are capable of rapid charge. However, for whatever reason, I was only able to get both USB-A ports to rapid charge my phone. I tried using different USB-C cables on all three USB-C ports and I couldn't get rapid charge to work. For testing purposes, I would then take those same USB-C cables and plug them into my normal rapid charge brick and it would rapid charge with no issues. Overall, I'm very impressed with the build quality, the top end circuitry & components, and the technology used in this Austere outlet. I think that for those that take their home theatre/AV equipment seriously, this Austere high end power outlet certainly deserves some consideration. The same can be said for those with high end electronics in their home office. Top top things off, the fact that Austere provides a lifetime warranty makes this an easy recommendation!
Posted 3 years ago by k1zit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Work Art Disguised as a Surge Protector
This Austere - V Series Power 8-Outlet Surge Protector with OmniPort USB has to be most elegantly built surge protector power strip I've ever seen. Even the power cord is unlike any cord I've ever seen on a surge protector. It is what they call Woven Armor, providing incredible strength and durability. The Austere Surge Protector is packaged like a work of art and to be honest, it is a work of art. Beauty aside, we spend an inordinate amount of money on our electronics, so ensuring they are protected against power surges is important. Very important. This surge protector does more than just protect against spurious surges. Using Austeres PureFiltration technology, it cleans noise and artifacts which can travel through power lines, keeping your devices beyond well protected. You get 8 grounded plugs plus 5 rapid charging USB ports (what Austere calls OmniPort) - 2 USB A and 3 USB C, each delivering up to 2.4 Amps of charging power, while also fully protecting your low voltage devices. For audio and video devices, PureFiltration protects your devices from EMI/RFI (electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference) which ensures no loss of data. If other devices are turned on nearby, nothing will impede the power supplied to the devices plugged in. In terms of surge protection, Austere ensures fire and power safety with flameless MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) which means it is a voltage dependent, nonlinear device which provides superior transient voltage suppression. I found it enlightening to learn that over time Surge Protectors lose effectiveness. This Austere Surge Protector comes with 3000 Joules. A Joule is used as a unit of work, energy and heat. When the Joules have been used up on this Surge Protector, the blue protection shield icon on the surge protector will stop illuminating so you'll know it is time to replace the device. Nice! Hopefully, that will be years from now. Sleek Design. Purpose built to provide superior protection for your expensive electronics. Beyond intelligent design and a lifetime warranty makes this a piece-of-mind purchase to ensure your devices are fully protected for the long term. The price of admission is worth it and them some.
Posted 3 years ago by RBrylawski
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Well-built, Nicely-Spaced Outlets, Great Warranty
TLDR: (that’s Too Long, Didn’t Read) 8 nicely-spaced outlets suitable for even larger adapters. 5 USB ports that can deliver up to 2.4Amps per and 6Amps total across all 5. Really nice braided cord and small flat offset power plug. Seems to have a lot of power protections and a great 5-year warranty for damage to anything plugged into it. Pros: * Long nice-braided cord with flat offset plug. * Well-crafted metal shell. * 8 widely-spaced outlets suitable for even large adapters. * 5 USB ports (2-A and 3-C). * Great power filtering and protection. Cons: * Ring around USB ports looks like it should light up but doesn’t. * Power button for unit looks like it should light up but doesn’t. * Minor nit- the icons for the protection lights do not line up exactly. Details - Setup: The braided power cord is really nice and flexible. The power plug is offset and flat so it doesn’t block the other outlet. There is a master power switch on the opposite end which turns the strip on and should illuminate the 3 LED status indicators for Power, Grounding and Filtering. There are 8 power outlets on the top of the unit that are widely spaced and suitable for larger power adapters. The 5 USB ports are on the end and easy to plug into. There are rubber strips on the back on the unit to keep it from sliding around too much. Details - Typical Usage: Not much too it. Plug in your stuff and this strip will do its best to provide clean, filtered power to everything. Keep in mind that the USB ports can support up to 2.4Amps per port but the group of 5 can output 6Amps max. They claim to have a 5-year warranty to replace anything plugged in to this strip if damaged due to power coming from the strip at any value. Nice! Conclusion: Really nice looking and well-crafted power strip that protects everything plugged into it. There’s plenty of room to fit up to 8 AC and 5 USB items. Excellent warranty and confidence in plugging in anything pricey and/or sensitive.
Posted 3 years ago by gadgeTT