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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 107 reviews

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95%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are delighted by the 6-Outlet 1,080 Joules Surge Protector's affordability, sturdiness, and black color. The surge protector is well-built and provides great value for the price. Customers appreciate the on/off switch and the fact that it has six outlets, allowing them to plug in multiple devices at once. However, some customers have expressed disappointment with the short cord, which limits its usability.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great. I like the color and that it blends in with the wood floor ok.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Short cord
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for smaller electronics

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this Best Buy Essentials 6-outlet (2 ft.) surge protector to replace a 6-outlet (3 ft.) without the added surge protection. I have some USB charging stations for phones, camera batteries, tablets, etc. connected to this power strip. I initially got it with my iMac in mind but as I did more research, it seems like 1,080 joules isn't enough for a computer. I still needed somewhere to plug in the iMac so it's plugged in but I know I can’t expect the proper protection given the joules rating. I am mostly using this outlet as a charging station. I placed this outlet in a high-use area, on the main shared desk at my house. Being from Texas, power outages are getting more common so it’s a no-brainer to get an outlet with surge protection for my frequently used electronics. My hope was that it wouldn’t be an issue going from a 3 ft. cable to a 2 ft. cable and so far it hasn’t been. My 3 ft. cable outlet always had some slack so I went for the 2 ft. cable and it fits just right. I realize I do prefer the 3 ft. cable to have a little more flexibility of where it ends up on the desk or ground, but in this case I was able to put the Best Buy 6-outlet extension on my desk by the iMac where I frequently charge electronics and it reaches right where it needs to be. I will be in the market for a proper surge protector for my iMac, but I’m glad to have this surge protector outlet for my other electronics that can benefit from 1,080 joules.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sturdy
    Cons mentioned:
    Short cord

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Product - Short Cord - Surge Protection

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought two of these to protect my parents new tech. They have a new PC, new laptop and modem/router. The product feels solid and I really wanted a decent surge protector for the technology and devices. The cord is a little too short, as I didn’t notice that they were only 2 feet… but they work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sturdy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price great quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We know the reality is there are more expensive power cords out there they could probably do more but for the price points of this power cord and the quality it’s a lot sturdier than the ones I actually got in the house

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    On/off switch

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good basic surge protector

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This surge protector does what I expect it to do so far. The outlets are solid, the on/off switch works, and the extension cord is long enough to give the user some room to maneuver in a tight space. I would recommend this to a friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sturdy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek and meets my needs

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sleek and perfect for my needs. Use for my at home office.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sturdy

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This item

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item feels sturdy.This item blends in well with furniture This item gets the job done

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Short cord

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Returned Item

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unfortunately I returned this item but not because there is anything really wrong with it. I noticed that the cord length was only 2 feet but I needed something longer so I exchanged it for a different product that had an 8 foot cord, 4 outlets, 2 usb ports and 1 usb-c port. Originally bought this because it was only $9.99, good deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Short cord

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Power Strip w/Protection

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good power strip with protection but really short cord which limits it's useful uses.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that the power strip provides protection. However, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the short cord. We appreciate your input, and we'll take it into consideration for future improvements. If you have any other comments or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy powering! - Carl | Best Buy Essentials Products BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surge protector

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Surge protector at a good price point. Does the job well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    power strip works well

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    power strip works fine to power multiple gadgets (printer, phone, amazon echo)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    POWER SURGE STRIP

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well at an affordable price. I needed a power surge strip for my office and I found exactly what I needed at BB.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for the price. Hope to protect my electronics.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Black color

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly as described and works absolutely perfect. Like the color of it too and easy to tuck under furniture

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a power strip and it works. Recommended for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very short cord was perfect for the area we needed it for

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that the short cord was perfect for your needs. If you have any other comments or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. We're here to help! Ivy | BestBuy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surge Protector for Small Office Space

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to be able to have at my home office space. So far no issues. Fits the amount of cords I need to plug into it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Black color

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Power strip

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a power strip doing power strip things. Just glad I found a black one. Goes better with my layout.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    On/off switch

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy Essentials 6-Outlet 1,080 Joules Surge Pr

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought 2 of these Best Buy Essentials surge protector for my Christmas decorations. There is an on/off switch to shut down everything at the same time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Keeping multiple electronics on at once.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does the job for a good price. It's not five stars because it's more lightweight then I expected. The green light on it is a nice touch so you know if it's on or off.

    I would recommend this to a friend