Review on TESSAN 12 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with 3 USB Ports, 6ft Extension Cord, Overload Protection, Wall Mountable - Grey by Dennis Chase

This surge protector came so close to being good. The biggest issue for me is that it can't be wall mounted vertically, with the USB ports at the top and the power cord at the bottom (which would make the most sense since the weight of the cable puts constant pressure on the cable with gravity in that direction , which locks the device in place, and the connectors are on top where they are easily accessible for use.) Unfortunately, the keyholes on the back are oriented in a direction convenient for installation, the opposite of the method previously described ( I'm not sure anyone would want the power cord to go up and rotate back down where your outlet is likely to be, while also applying a constant ripping force to the top keyholes and placing the USB ports at the bottom where they are are difficult to access ) Alternatively, the device could also be mounted horizontally, which is probably the only way that the construct actor came up with when installing the device. They are smaller and poorly carved. My unit did not come with mounting hardware (although it did come with a useful mounting template), screws you would need to use to fit the keyholes, I would be concerned about their holding capacity if your unit is to be installed with heavy block forks . The power cord itself feels nice and comes with a zip tie for cord management. I've tried flipping the backplate for my preferred mounting method, but the inside of the plate is not symmetrical and cannot be flipped without extensively cutting the backplate. (Which would require removing the power button bracket.) They appear to have a fairly simple power management board and USB ports (which aren't 3.0 but should be imo). However, I'm not an electrical engineer, so I can't speak to their design. I should have taken a photo, but I didn't. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this unit, but I don't think most people will notice the shortcomings that I struggle with, and the extra space around the plugs is a plus if you're not planning on wall mounting. In conclusion, if you plan on plugging in something good like a gaming PC, invest in a proper surge protector. If you're just plugging in lightbulbs and random power adapters that don't matter, aren't planning on wall mounting, and can get one for around $20 or less, you'll probably be happy with that.