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The 10 Best Surge Protectors as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best surge protectors you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

APC Performance SurgeArrest

9.0Best overall
Check price on Amazon ≈ £45
Best value

Masterplug Surge 6-Gang

8.7Best UK value
Check price on Amazon ≈ £18
Also great

Belkin 12-Outlet Surge

8.8Best high-capacity
Check price on Amazon ≈ £55

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

How we ranked these surge protectors

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each surge protector does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#Surge ProtectorsScoreBest forJoulesApprox priceAmazon links
1APC Performance SurgeArrest9.0Best overall~2000+ J£45View Price
2Belkin 12-Outlet Surge8.8Best high-capacity~3000+ J£55View Price
3Masterplug Surge 6-Gang8.7Best UK value~900 J£18View Price
4APC Essential SurgeArrest8.6Best compact value~1000 J£20View Price
5Belkin Surge with USB8.6Best with USB~1000+ J£30View Price
6Anker Surge Power Strip8.5Best modern value~1000+ J£25View Price
7Brennenstuhl Premium-Line8.5Best European build~1500 J£30View Price
8Masterplug Surge Tower8.4Best tower~900 J£28View Price
9BG Surge 4-Gang8.2Best budgetMid joule£14View Price
10Amazon Basics Surge Protector8.0Best ultra-budget~800 J£15View Price
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The full ranking

1
Best overall

APC Performance SurgeArrest

9.0Our number one pick.

APC's Performance SurgeArrest offers a very high joule rating, filtered protection for sensitive electronics and a lifetime connected-equipment warranty, the choice for protecting AV and computer gear. It is pricey, but the protection is the best.

Protection: 9.4Build: 9.0Features: 9.0Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Very high joule rating
  • Equipment warranty
  • Filtered protection
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Bulky
Check price on Amazon≈ £45
2
Best high-capacity

Belkin 12-Outlet Surge

8.8A superb runner-up.

Belkin's 12-outlet surge protector powers and protects a whole AV or office setup with a high joule rating and a generous connected-equipment guarantee. It is large and pricey, but for big setups it is excellent.

Protection: 9.2Build: 9.0Features: 8.8Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Protects many devices
  • High joule rating
  • Equipment guarantee
Cons
  • Large
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazon≈ £55
3
Best UK value

Masterplug Surge 6-Gang

8.7Rounds out our top three.

Masterplug's surge-protected 6-gang strip offers solid everyday surge protection and sturdy UK-quality build at a great price, a dependable value choice. The joule rating is moderate, but for everyday protection it is excellent value.

Protection: 8.6Build: 9.0Features: 8.2Value: 9.4
Pros
  • Solid everyday protection
  • Sturdy build
  • Great value
Cons
  • Moderate joule rating
  • No USB
Check price on Amazon≈ £18
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4
Best compact value

APC Essential SurgeArrest

8.6A standout in the upper half.

APC's Essential SurgeArrest provides reliable surge protection and an equipment warranty in a compact, affordable unit, great for home computers and TVs. It is mid-rated, but trusted and good value.

Protection: 8.8Build: 8.6Features: 8.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Reliable protection
  • Equipment warranty
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Mid joule rating
  • No USB
Check price on Amazon≈ £20
5
Best with USB

Belkin Surge with USB

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Belkin's surge protector with USB combines dependable protection with USB charging ports, a tidy choice for a desk that needs both. It is pricier, but the protection and USB are excellent.

Protection: 8.8Build: 8.8Features: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Protection plus USB
  • Trusted brand
  • Tidy
Cons
  • Pricier
  • Modest USB speed
Check price on Amazon≈ £30
6
Best modern value

Anker Surge Power Strip

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

Anker's surge-protected power strip adds USB-C and USB-A charging to protected mains sockets in a sleek unit, a modern desk-friendly choice. It is newer to surge gear, but well-built and good value.

Protection: 8.6Build: 8.8Features: 8.8Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Surge plus USB-C
  • Sleek build
  • Good value
Cons
  • Moderate joule rating
  • Fewer sockets
Check price on Amazon≈ £25
7
Best European build

Brennenstuhl Premium-Line

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

Brennenstuhl's Premium-Line surge strip is a sturdy, German-engineered protector with a good joule rating and reliable build, a quality everyday choice. It is pricier than basic strips, but well-made and dependable.

Protection: 8.8Build: 9.0Features: 8.2Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Sturdy German build
  • Good joule rating
  • Reliable
Cons
  • Pricier
  • No USB
Check price on Amazon≈ £30
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8
Best tower

Masterplug Surge Tower

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Masterplug's surge-protected tower stacks plenty of sockets and USB ports vertically with everyday surge protection, space-saving for busy desks. It is bulky upright, but the capacity and protection are good value.

Protection: 8.4Build: 8.6Features: 8.8Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Lots of sockets and USB
  • Space-saving tower
  • Surge protection
Cons
  • Bulky upright
  • Moderate rating
Check price on Amazon≈ £28
9
Best budget

BG Surge 4-Gang

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

BG's surge-protected 4-gang extension offers basic everyday surge protection at a low price, fine for general home electronics. The joule rating is modest, but for affordable protection it is good value.

Protection: 8.2Build: 8.2Features: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Affordable protection
  • Sturdy enough
  • Switched
Cons
  • Modest joule rating
  • No USB
Check price on Amazon≈ £14
10
Best ultra-budget

Amazon Basics Surge Protector

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Amazon Basics' surge protector adds basic protection and a couple of USB ports for very little, a sensible cheap choice for everyday gear. The protection is entry-level, but for the price and USB it is good value.

Protection: 8.0Build: 8.0Features: 8.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Cheap with USB
  • Basic protection
  • Six sockets
Cons
  • Entry-level joule rating
  • Basic build
Check price on Amazon≈ £15
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the surge protectors in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the APC Performance SurgeArrest, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Belkin 12-Outlet Surge and Masterplug Surge 6-Gang are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best surge protectors without overthinking it, the APC Performance SurgeArrest is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £45

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