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Surge Protectors For Routers

Surge protectors for routers help protect your networking equipment from power surges. Compare options by outlet count, joule rating, and plug spacing to find a fit for your router, modem, and their power adapters. If you also need your equipment to stay powered during an outage, look for a battery backup rather than surge protection alone.

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  1. APC - UPS Battery Backup, 450VA/255W, Tower/Wall Mount, 6 Outlets, LED Indicator - Black

    SKU: JXKZPRLFHK

    Love it...Love this product great back up battery easy to use made good quality and price is reasonable thank you...Best Buy...Best...I love it. Totally worth your money. I use it for my modem

    Product Description

    A compact black battery backup with six outlets, surge protection, and alarms for reliable power outage protection.
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    Your price for this item is $66.99
  2. APC - UPS Battery Backup Pro, 1500VA/900W, Tower, 10 Outlets, LCD Display, USB-A + USB-C ports - Black

    SKU: JXKZPRCSQ7

    Great great!!!!This is best choice. I love it!!!!!...Love it !! Best quality on the market!!...I love it. Great!!!...Love it!!

    Product Description

    A reliable black tower UPS with 10 outlets, LCD display, and USB Type-C and Type-A ports.
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    Your price for this item is $219.99
  3. CyberPower - 450VA Battery Back-Up System - Black

    SKU: JX8P929K23

    The unit is high quality for a Best Buy unit. It works great...Just the right size, and a great value. Best buy has always served me well.

    Product Description

    A compact black battery backup system with eight outlets, surge protection, and integrated lightning defense circuitry.
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    Your price for this item is $64.99
  4. CyberPower - 650VA Battery Back-Up System - Black

    SKU: JX8P929K25

    Best Buy Fan...Love having a great surge protector too....Great battery for I-Robot...Great - I-Robot running & charging again, excellent service from Best Buy

    Product Description

    A black standby UPS system offering eight outlets, surge protection, battery backup, and convenient USB ports.
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    Your price for this item is $84.99
  5. Panamax - 8-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector - Gray

    SKU: J7LGLJV6V3

    Product Description

    A gray power conditioner with 8 outlets, 1650-joule surge protection, and cable, satellite, and phone line support.
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    Your price for this item is $139.00
  6. APC - UPS Battery Backup, 650VA/360W, Tower/Wall Mount, 7 Outlets, LED Indicator, USB-A port - Black

    SKU: JXKZPRGPKH

    Will be purchasing again best brand , I love it , will be buying as a a gift for someone, the best period...Looks and works great!...Probably the best back-up system we have ever bought. Price was great...

    Product Description

    A reliable black battery backup with surge protection, seven outlets, and a USB Type-A port.
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    Your price for this item is $96.99
  7. Insignia™ - 6-Outlet 1,080 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKS82G

    Best budget surge protector...Love this surge protector, highly recommend! Plan to buy more in the near future....Great because im a best buy total member

    Product Description

    A black surge protector offering six outlets, 1,080 joules of protection, and a flexible 6-foot cord.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99
  8. APC - Back-UPS, 900VA/480W, Tower/Wall Mount, 9 Outlets, LED Indicator, USB-A port - Black

    SKU: JXKZPRGPZX

    APC is the best...i love APC backups....Nice product the best...Nice product the best. Nice product the best. Nice product the best

    Product Description

    A reliable black UPS with nine outlets and USB port, offering power outage protection and easy setup.
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    Your price for this item is $109.99
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    The previous price was $127.99
  9. Belkin - Surge Protector for Home/Office with 12 AC outlets, 8-foot cord, and 3780 joules of surge protection - Black

    SKU: JX5329HZLH

    Another great purchase!...Love Best Buy!...Love it...Love it! Best device ever! Would buy again thanks!!

    Product Description

    A black surge protector offering 12 AC outlets, 8-foot cord, and 3940 joules of surge protection.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99
  10. Rocketfish™ - 7-Outlet/1-USB/1-USB-C 2160 Joules Surge Protector Strip - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKS8CH

    i realy love this outlet.gives you more options to plug in most of your electronics in one place, the...best part is it protect your electronics during power surge.. great product i recomend...this was...

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with 7 outlets, USB-A, USB-C, and 2160-joule surge protection.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99
  11. Rocketfish™ - 12-Outlet Strip/1-USB-C/1-USB 4,680 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKS8CY

    Absolutely the best...I love it! Would buy again for sure!...A great surge protector...One of the best surge protectors I have owned. Great buy.

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with 12 outlets, USB-C and USB ports, and 4,680-joule surge protection.
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    Your price for this item is $54.99
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    The previous price was $69.99
  12. Insignia™ - 8-Outlet 1,200 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKS8JP

    Great power outlet....Great power outlet at an awesome Best Buy membership price...Great pickup on the my best buy plus monthly picks.

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with eight outlets, 1,200-joule protection, and a 6-foot cord for flexible use.
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    Your price for this item is $26.99
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    The previous price was $29.99
  13. Insignia™ - 12-Outlet/1-USB-C/1-USB 3,600 Joules Surge Protector Strip - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKPHWL

    This is a great surge protector for the money ,and it’s protecting my new Best Buy tv from all the storms...Love the included usb ports. Great addition to the power strip.

    Product Description

    A black surge protector strip with 12 outlets, USB-C, USB-A, and 3,600-joule surge protection.
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    Your price for this item is $44.99
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    The previous price was $49.99
  14. APC - UPS Battery Backup Pro, 1350VA/810W, Tower, 10 Outlets, LCD Display, USB-C + USB-A ports - Black

    SKU: JXKZPRCS6K

    Love it...Best thing I ever got can be used on just about anything...GREAT...LOVE THIS BATTERY BU, ITS GREAT AND AWESOME, LOVE IT

    Product Description

    A black uninterruptible power supply with LCD, AVR, 10 outlets, surge protection, and dual USB ports.
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    Your price for this item is $203.99
  15. Dynex™ - 6-Outlet PC Home/Office Surge Protector - Multi

    SKU: J2FPJWV99L

    Product Description

    A multi-colored surge protector that shields your electronics from power surges and brownouts with six outlets.
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    Your price for this item is $9.99
  16. Rocketfish™ - 6-Outlet/1-USB/1-USB-C Swivel Wall Tap 2,100 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKST8K

    Best Surge Protector Ever...Love it!!! It works miracles for all my equipment....Best buy...Love the tilt. Works well with cords behind a sofa or table.

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with six swivel outlets, USB and USB-C ports, and 2,100-joule protection.
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    Your price for this item is $34.99
  17. Panamax - 11 Outlet 2025 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J7LGLJVRGZ

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with 11 outlets and 2025-joule rating to shield your A/V components from surges.
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    Your price for this item is $539.00
  18. AudioQuest - PowerQuest 2 6-Outlet/2-USB Unlimited Joules Surge Protector with High-Current Outlets and Noise Filtering - Black

    SKU: J7QX8PKLG3

    Best Buy is a great store!...Best surge suppressor...What’s not to love about guaranteed for life.

    Product Description

    A black surge protector featuring six outlets, two USB ports, high-current support, and advanced noise filtering.
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    Your price for this item is $279.95
  19. Rocketfish™ - 6-Outlet Strip Premium/1-USB-C/1-USB 2,880 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKS874

    Best...[Employee of bestbuy] Best surge protector ever....We love it, rocket fish surge protectors are very good....Great product. Would recommend it. Go to Best Buy to get a great product

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with six outlets, USB-C and USB ports, and 2,880-joule surge protection.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
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    The previous price was $99.99
  20. Best Buy essentials™ - 6-Outlet 1,080 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKS82R

    Plug and play great cord and no issues Best Buy rocks...Great product, Best Buy always has all my tech needs in one place.

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with six outlets, 1,080-joule protection, LED indicator, and a 2-foot cord.
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    Your price for this item is $9.99
  21. Rocketfish™ - 2-Outlet Wall Tap 1,500 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J2FPJK9CVP

    Great...[Employee of bestbuy] Great!!!!! I love it it works wonders for my extra cords...Great surge protector...This was recommended by Best Buy associate. So glad we bought it....Perfect size, decent...

    Product Description

    A black surge protector offering two outlets, 1,500 joules of protection, and 40dB EMI/RFI noise filtering.
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    Your price for this item is $24.99
  22. Insignia™ - 5-Outlet / 1-USB-C / 1-USB Wall Tap 1,080 Joules Surge Protector - White

    SKU: J2FPJK9C69

    The Best!!!!...The overall performance is great! Price point awesome! An added luxury is the surge protection....Absolutely love....I love all the different sizes of outlets and it’s not bulky when plugged...

    Product Description

    A white wall-mountable surge protector with five outlets, USB-C, USB ports, and 1,080-joule protection.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99
  23. Rocketfish™ - 12-Outlet 5,280 Joules Surge Protector with USB and USB-C - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKS87R

    I absolutely love this surge protector. It is the best one I have ever purchased!...It's a great surge protector, but too darn expensive. Run a half off sale somehting, Best Buy.

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with 12 outlets, USB, USB-C ports, and 5,280-joule surge protection.
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    Your price for this item is $144.99
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    The previous price was $189.99
  24. Rocketfish™ - 7-Outlet/1-USB-C/1-USB 3,600 Joules Surge Protector - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKS8CC

    does a great job, best insurance I could get for my new equipment...Great Warranty with this surge protector...Best warranty I have found. So far so good! Would definitely recommend

    Product Description

    A black surge protector with 7 outlets, USB-C, USB-A, and 3,600-joule surge protection.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
    Save $30
    The previous price was $129.99

A surge protector for your router adds a layer of protection against voltage spikes that can damage sensitive networking equipment. Unlike a basic power strip, a surge protector is designed to limit transient overvoltage reaching connected devices, helping protect your Wi-Fi router, modem or mesh Wi-Fi system from certain electrical disturbances. For a home office, gaming setup or connected household, look for a surge protector listed to UL 1449, the safety standard for surge protective devices, and compare features such as joule rating, outlet spacing and protection status indicators. A higher joule rating generally indicates greater energy-absorption capacity, but it is not the only measure of surge protection performance. A protection indicator is especially useful because surge-protective components can wear out over time, even while the outlets continue to supply power. Widely spaced outlets can accommodate bulky router and modem power adapters, while a suitable cord length makes it easier to reach a properly grounded wall outlet without connecting multiple power strips together. Choosing the best surge protector for your router also means considering how your internet equipment is connected and whether you need backup power. A standard surge protector does not keep your router running during a power outage; an uninterruptible power supply, or UPS, with battery-backed, surge-protected outlets can provide temporary power to a compatible router and modem. Actual runtime depends on the UPS battery capacity and the combined power draw of your devices, and continued internet access also depends on whether your internet provider’s network remains operational. If your setup includes an externally connected coaxial or Ethernet line, compatible signal-line surge protection may help address another path for electrical surges, but check that it supports your connection type and required data speeds. Plug your router surge protector directly into a properly grounded outlet, follow the manufacturer’s installation guidance and replace the unit if its protection indicator shows that surge protection is no longer active. No plug-in surge protector can guarantee protection against a direct lightning strike, but a properly selected model can be a practical part of protecting your home network equipment.

FAQ

Look for features such as labeled outlets, individual outlet switches, cable-management clips, and mounting options. These can make it easier to organize a router, modem, and other networking accessories in one place.

Use reusable cable ties or clips to group cords, and label each power adapter with the device it belongs to. Keeping power cords and Ethernet cables in separate groups can make connections easier to identify when rearranging your setup.

Individually switched outlets let you turn connected devices on or off separately rather than using one master switch for every outlet. In a networking setup, this gives you separate power controls for devices such as a router and modem.

Built-in USB ports provide charging connections for compatible devices without requiring a separate wall adapter. They do not serve as Ethernet connections or add networking capabilities to your router. Routers that require a dedicated power adapter still need that adapter.

Depending on the model, smart surge protectors may offer app controls, schedules, or voice-assistant integration for selected outlets. If you turn off the outlet powering your router, Wi-Fi-based controls may become unavailable until the router is back online.