Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very rarely do I get excited on surge protectors, but I was tired of moving power bricks around and unplugging a few when I need to plug in the my shredder because my previous strip could not handle it. I don't have to worry about that now, as this is powerful enough to handle a shredder without having to unplug anything else. The spacing on each of the 6 outlets is pretty good, will definitely handle your power bricks for phones (be it iPhone or android) and any device with that kind of a footprint, including the new larger/wider Apple Watch Series 7 power brick. However, the beautify of this is you can ditch some of those power bricks and use the USB-C ports (there are 3!) or regular USB ports (2), leaving the top standard outlets available. It is much nicer/cleaner to have those top outlets available and ditching the power bricks. I should point out that the USB-C ports are not USB-PD(power delivery) ports, which is required if you have an AppleWatch Series 7. Not that big of a deal, just means I have to use 1 power brick for the Apple Watch, which is not a big deal now I have 5 other outlets available, since I’ve using the 2 USB ports and 1 USB-C port. Another unintended bonus out of this is the 3 blue lights(Power, Ground, Protected LEDs) are pretty bright and work as a nightlight for me, and will always let me know everything is working correctly. The power plug for the outlet is 5 feet, which is also great, the strip that I replaced only had 3 feet on it and kept getting in the way of furniture of where I had it placed, I no longer have to worry about that! I have had no issues so far in charging my PS4 controllers, my phone, my air purifier, my watch, my portable speakers, wireless headsets, webcam light, and even my paper shredder - it can handle it all. My previous power strip could not handle my shredder along with another device charging, so that’s also a relief. Pros: Outlet spacing accomodates most modern power bricks Clearly visible LED lights letting you know you're protected (and your wall outlet is grounded) 3 USB-C ports 2 USB ports 5 ft power cable Mounting holes on the bottom Nice coloring scheme Cons: Has some weight to it, a little like a UPS, but without having a battery inside USB-C port will not charge AppleWatch Series 7 (but will charge previous versions) Outlet spacing won't allow for a larger brick (like a VoiP power supply) next to another power brick.

Surge protectors these days are basically a dime a dozen, there's literally nothing about one surge protector over another that makes it worth buying in most cases. You're just looking for enough plugs and occasionally some USB if you have need of that sort of thing, and even with the USB, you tend you be limited for whatever reason to one that runs full power, or if you plug in more items, they tend to run at half power or less - something I've never really understood. Enter the Austere V Series surge protector. Now it may seem odd to introduce a surge protector in this way, I mean, it's just a thing to plug stuff in to, why does it need pomp and circumstance, but let me tell you... I've never used a surge protector built like this one in my 20 years as an IT professional. First, the thing is built out of metal, which sure, isn't that uncommon, but usually metal surge protectors are clunky and ugly taupe colored things that sit under your desk at work. This is a sleek powder coat finished silver and it's nice, there's no two ways about it. The braided cable and 6 outlets oriented in such a way to each be able to handle a brick are well appointed, and honestly, while some of those surge protectors with 15 plugs on them exist, who actually uses (or safely needs) one with that many plugs. On the edge there are 5 USB ports, 2x USB-A and 3x USB-C all of which provide full power to the ports (2.4amps). As I mentioned before, this is a rarity, as usually in these types of devices, there's one full power port, which may be reduced if you plug in multiple devices to consecutive ports. Not the case here. Honestly, if you needed to buy a surge protector that you didn't mind having on your desk, this would be the one. Now I'll admit, this is a bit pricey, but with 5 full power USB ports plus standard plugs, it offers something that I've not seen before, and I actually spent some rather extensive time looking for this. I heartily recommend this to anyone that needs a good looking surge protector with multiple full power USB ports that they wont mind seeing every day.

No more hiding your power outlet behind a dresser. The Austere V Series Power Strip is a really nice addition to my set-up. Unboxing was a nice experience. A lot of effort went into making the packaging feel premium and simple. The power strip itself is very high quality. Made with aluminum, its very durable and looks very nice. Also the braided cable gives it even more class. It has 6 power outlets, 3 USB C ports and 2 USB A ports. I was able to get rid of my USB C power adapter for my iPad and just plug it in directly to the power strip. All the outlet connections felt strong and secure. Another benefit with this power strip is that it is a surge protector. I have my gaming PC connected to the strip and I feel confident that my devices will be safe in the event something were to happen. Something Austere also mentions is their PureFiltration technology. It helps "clean" the noise that goes through power lines. I haven't noticed any difference yet, but its good to know I'm getting the cleanest power to my devices. I'm very pleased with the Austere V Series Power Strip. Even though it is just a power strip, it's one of the best I've ever used.

This Austere surge protector is excellent! It's very well built and feels like a solid option to protect your electronics from dangerous power surges. The design is also pleasant to the eyes which is important if you want your desk or entertainment center to look sleek and modern. The six power ports on the top are well spaced so that if you have a larger plug or wall wart there is room for them. That is a pain to me with other surge protectors. You plug in one device then have another power port blocked effectively reducing the number of devices you can plug in. No so much a problem here! I'm sure that if I really wanted to I could find a way to block other ports but for what I'm using it for this has not been an issue. The addition of two USB-A ports and three USB-C power ports on the side are an added bonus that has been coming in handy for me. I can plug in my Qi phone charger to one of the USB-A ports while plugging in some USB-C charging cables for my iPad Pro and my rechargeable mouse and keyboard while keeping my standard plugs free for other things. Overall I highly recommend this surge protector!

Don’t let the name fool you, this device is anything but “austere.” In addition, it comes in an exhibition box which usually indicates something great inside. Open the box and find the best-looking surge protector/charging device you have ever seen. After the “wow” moment, you wonder if it performs as good as it looks. No worries. Installation is quick and easy, plug it in and turn it on. You should then see three blue LED lights lit up on top of the device. These indicate Power, Ground, and Surge Protection are all at proper operating level. Next, you can connect as many as eleven devices: six charging outlets on the face and five USB (2 A’s and 3 C’s) ports on one end. Other features of this exceptional device include: • The compact design and low weight allow wall/or similar surface mounting. • External EMI/RFI disturbance filtration to minimize interference from other devices. • Power circuit protection to minimize danger of electrical fire. • Six-foot armor covered power cord with “flat” 3-prong plug. • A lifetime performance guarantee on the device plus a 5-year replacement guarantee for a device damaged while plugged into the charging center. If I wanted to find a nit to pick to with this great charging center, it would be that the outlet placements aren’t friendly to the oversized plugs that come with some electronics today. However, for what it does offer, I’m good! Run, don’t walk, and get one (or more) for yourself!

The Austere packaging is elegant and top notch. When you start to open it, you get the impression that you have something special, the best of the best. Expectations are set high from first touch. The Austere V Power Unit is elegant in appearance, feel, and its functionality is top notch. Too nice to hide behind a cabinet. At home, you want something beyond a tacky looking budget power strip that detracts from your expensive electronics. One that can filter out line noise and prevent power surges from damaging your expensive video and audio gear. The Austere V is rated at 3,000 Joules of protection. What does that mean? A joule is a unit measurement of energy (Watt-seconds). As an example, 60 joules is like leaving a 60-watt bulb on for one second. The more joules your surge protector has, the more energy a surge protector can absorb before it stops protecting your devices against power surges. The number of Joules in a surge suppressor decreases with every power surge it absorbs from lightning strikes or transients. A rating of at least 2,000 Joules is recommended for expensive electronic equipment. The Austere V meets this need. Surge protectors use Metal-Oxide Varistors (MOV’s). MOV’s absorb power spikes. During an extreme power surge, or as an MOV degrades, the chances of excess heating and thermal runaway increases, which can result in a fire. The Austere V protects against this threat with “flameless MOV protection”. This thermal disconnect feature, think of it as a fuse, provides added protection from catastrophic failures and fire hazards. Chances are your old cheap plastic power strips do not have this level of protection. The circuits in your audio and video gear do allot of processing to convert the data into sound and video. To get the best sound and picture, the power going into these circuits needs to be clean. You get out what you put in applies to electronics as well. The Austere V not only regulates the power coming in to remove power spikes, but also filters and cleans noise and artifacts from the power line. Growing up, I remember our homes TV picture becoming scrambled when my Mom would run the mixer or vacuum cleaner. Wish I had one of these back then! With the increasing demands on our aging power grid, increasing storms, and the growing number of electrical devices in our homes, the ability to get stable clean power is only going to get worse for the foreseeable future. Most surge protectors give you no indication when they are worn out and no longer protecting from surges. Unknown to you, they then continue to work only as a basic power strip. The result is you find out when they are out of Joules when something expensive plugged in suddenly dies after a large appliance turns on or there is a storm. This is not the case with the Austere V Series. The blue protection shield LED on it will cease to illuminate once the protection has been used up to let you know. There are two other LED’s, one that lets you know the outlet the Austere is plugged into is properly grounded. Outlets must be properly grounded to work properly and safely. The last LED is a power LED. If your protection is used up and the outlet is not properly grounded, this lets you know the power strip has power, through compromised. It seems every detail has been thought out and taken to the max. It’s a heavy power unit that will stay where you put it. The case is metal, elegant brushed aluminum. There are some silicone strips on the back to keep it from sliding on a smoot surface, and holes for mounting it to a wall or other object. Unlike the budget power strips, the cord is long, about 6’ (2 meters). The cord is very flexible and does not hold onto a twist like those cheap strips. The cord has a woven Kevlar (wow!) cover Austere appropriately calls “woven armor”. Not only does it provide extremely durable protection, it also provides a high-end look and feel. The Austere V Series will not flail onto its side like a dead fish due to cord twist. The six outlets have good spacing and can accommodate most, but not all AC adapters without overlapping a neighboring outlet. With all the space available on the power unit, I feel that Austere could have separated the three sets of outlets, or at least put one set way out to accommodate super large AC adapters. This is my only gripe as I have one large AC adapter that overlaps its neighboring plug. The workaround is to use a short foot long extension cord. This negates wall mounting more than a foot off the floor as the large heavy AC Adapter is left dangling. At this price, there should be no workarounds needed. In addition to the 6 AC outlets, there are 2USB-A and 3 USB-C ports that deliver up to 2.4 Amps of power. These free up an AC outlet from a power adapter for small devices like remote control docks, Bluetooth adapters, charging a tablet used to control an AV system, or just your phone while enjoying your AV system. No need to worry about your expensive phone getting hit by a surge while relaxing. I’ve handled numerous power strips of most every brand in over 30+ years working in IT. I was expecting to be underwhelmed by a glorified, overpriced power strip. The more I read up on it and tested it, the more impressed I became. Pricey for an ordinary power strip, but it’s not ordinary. It’s good insurance for against a catastrophic power problems. A pricey AV system should have more than some cheap plastic power strip with just basic protection. To sum it up, this is without a doubt the finest power strip I have ever encountered, truly next level.

If price is no object and you want a sylish, built-like-a-tank power strip, one could argue you need look no further than this Austere V Series power strip. It IS a nice looking and clearly well-manufactured bit of hardware, with a solid stainless steel housing, a nice long heavy-duty power cable and a thoughtful design, with six outlets properly space to accommodate most bulky power bricks side by side. That simple concept somehow has been missed by makers of many power strips. There is also a strong power surge protection built in and internal hardware designed to clean up messy power line anomolies and thereby keep all the electronic gadgets you may have attached to it running smoothly. Bright blue lights on top tell you the status of the surge protection, which wears out over time, whether the outlet it is connect to is properly grounded, and whether it is turned on. Finally, there is a row of five USB power ports along one end, with a decided Apple bias, since three of them are USB C. USB A rules nearly everywhere else for now, and you only get two of those. (You can buy USB C to USB C cables to make use of them. ) It is all very nice. But in the end, it really is just a power strip, not radically different underneath than any other model costing many times less. That's according to a friend of mine who is an electrical engineer. So he should know. So you have decide if the well-manufactured nature of this thing, along with its styling is worth the cost. Those who pony up do get a few more extras: It comes packaged in a VERY nice and very sturdy box. And Austere also promises to replace any device that is damaged via a surge for 5 years from the time of purchase. Ah, you may ask, but what about that whole "lifetime" guarantee thing that is mentioned on the box? Well, let's be honest, that is a bit misleading since Austere is essentially referring to the lifetime of the power strip (which it says is about 5 years), not your lifetime. That's also explained in the fine print. "It is recommended to replace this unit every five years." That's true of all power strips, by the way, and some may even lose their surge protection properties sooner. Austere contends this model will last longer in that regard, than most lesser power strips. So in conclusion, a very nice, well built power strip that will meet the needs of almost everyone who buys it. But it's pricey.

The Austere surge protector is so sleek looking that you’ll want to showcase it instead of burying it behind some furniture. Six well-spaced outlets lets you plug in multiple large plugs without getting in each others way. It can protect against spikes up to 3,000 joules. There’s even a 5 year component guarantee that holds Austere liable for any damage regardless of the value of the components plugged in. Handily, there are 2 USB A and 3 USB C charging ports for other types of devices. Unlike typical power strips, the cord on the Austere is flexible woven fabric instead of stiff rubber. Not only does it match its modern appearance, but makes it much easier to manipulate in tight spaces. Another key feature is the power strip conditions the line and removes noise from EMI and RF interference. That said, there was no noticeable improvement in the sound or picture of my TV and sound bar. That may be because my lines were already clean enough. The main downside to this surge protector is the indicator lights are extremely bright at night. I had to buy some screen dimming film to tone it down.

This Austere power surge protector is not your average or ordinary power switch. Right from the box, you can tell this is good material not the cheap ones you usually see around. This is strong, very well made, I would even say it looks elegant. It's amazing, I would never think we would "love" a surge protector, but we really love this. You can feel, see and hear the difference. The cable is strong and woven. The space between outlets make everything plugged in fit nicely, even when using all 6. We were so excited about this that we just ordered one to replace the regular surge protector we use for the tv, cable, Xbox area. Once you this, it doesn’t feel safe using the regular one anymore. And it works perfectly. I usually have phone, a laptop and large external monitor plugged into it most times and randomly other items that need to be plugged in too. I love that is has 6 outlets, 2 USB-a and 3 USB-c charges as well. This makes it so convenient to use when we have company over who need to charge phones. You'll not want to go back to using your common surge protector, after using this. It just feels safer for our family.

Stopped working a little over 2 years after purchase, so out the $150 I spent

don't even get me started! I heard about this power/surge protector and it's brushed aluminum housing, please, it's silver plastic ,a friend at work praised the stainless steel encasement. it could have been gold and the fact that the first one I purchased quit after only a week. I returned it for another one and right out of the ridiculous box the led on the toggle switch would not light up.I wanted to like the product so I contacted austere customer service directly through e-mail twice with no response all week. I just went and got a refund