Articles by Glenn Fleishman
Enbrighten Smart Surge Protector review: This low-cost surge protector with smart outlets fails in nearly every way
Smart outlets, regular outlets, two power switches, and surge protection in one device to no good end.
Monster Power Center Vertex review: Pretty and clever, but too high-priced
You’ll need to fall head-over-heels in love with its industrial design and detachable USB charging ports to find this surge protector a good value.
Uninterruptible power supply buyers guide
A surge protector will save your equipment; a UPS will do that and save your work, too—or let you save your game during a blackout.
Philips 6-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip review: Robust features, remarkably low price
The perfect power strip with built-in surge protection was hard to imagine until this Philips model showed up.
Accell Power Cube review: This minimalist surge protector delivers maximalist USB charging and flexibility
Like a child’s playtoy, the Power Cube comes neatly comes apart to provide more functionality.
Eshldty RGB Power Strip Tower review: 9 AC outlets, 4 USB charging ports, and a weather-resistant light show
You can’t ask for much more power or resiliency from a single surge protector, but the color LEDs and dancing light patterns are either a fun extra or a fatal flaw.
AmazonCommercial AC and USB Desktop Outlet with Surge Protection review: It puts power where you need it
With six AC outlets and four USB Type-A jacks, this Amazon surge protector avoids crouching and crowding.
CyberPower SL700U standby UPS review: Great for keeping your home network going during power outages
This UPS isn’t the right fit for modern computers, but it’s perfect for keeping your internet connection alive.
Tripp Lite AVR900U UPS review: This uninterruptible power supply has the wrong set of features
It’s a quality product in general, but not the right choice for computers or home network gear.
AmazonBasics 360-watt Standby UPS review: You’ll find better values in this space
This UPS doesn’t fare well in a head-to-head match-up with similarly priced units from competitors.
CyberPower PFC Sinewave UPS review: This is the perfect power backup for most PCs and Macs
The combination of features, including a programmable front-panel LED, makes this unit ideal for most computer owners.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip review: The ultimate surge protector for the smart home (or smart home office)
This smart outlet strip has it all: sophisticated scheduling, power monitoring, and support for voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Microsoft Cortana.
Tripp Lite SmartPro Line-Interactive Sine Wave UPS (SMC1000T) review: High-end UPS, relatively low-end price
This uninterruptible power supply is a great investment for anyone looking to protect a high-performance PC.
AmazonBasics 450-watt Standby UPS review: Amazon’s affordable standby backup power delivers too little
Once a competitive option, Amazon’s 450-watt UPS doesn’t match up head to head.
Belkin SurgePlus USB Wall Mount surge protector review: This compact outlet-mounted gadget checks all the boxes
This compact surge protector hugs the wall, so it takes up much less space than an outlet strip. And it has integrated 2.1A USB charging ports, too.
Amped Wireless Smart Strip review: Most effective when it’s paired with an Amazon Echo or Google Home
You can control its three outlets and two USB ports independently, but its app has weak timer features and no scene-control functions.
APC SurgeArrest Performance P12U2 review: Lots of outlets and great features, including USB charging ports
This model offers the best value for the most outlets, with USB charging as a bonus.
Tripp Lite TLP1008TEL review: Good protection for 10 outlets at a bargain price
This is the right choice for a 10-outlet surge protector with spacing that allows maximum deployment of plugs.