Alestor Power Strip, ALESTOR Surge Protector with 12 Outlets and 4 USB Ports, 6 Feet Extension Cord (1875W/15A), 2700 Joules, ETL Listed, Black

If your workspace is bristling with power bricks, game consoles, monitors, and chargers, a basic six-outlet strip doesn’t cut it. I put the Alestor power strip into my home office and entertainment center to see if a single unit could consolidate everything without creating a tangle or compromising safety. After a few weeks of use, it’s become a reliable, tidy hub with a couple of thoughtful touches—and a few trade-offs worth noting.

Design and build

The Alestor strip packs 12 AC outlets and four USB ports into a compact, sturdy housing. Two of the AC outlets are widely spaced, which matters more than it sounds: those chunky power bricks that normally block adjacent sockets slot in cleanly here without forcing you to waste an outlet. The remaining outlets are standard spacing but aligned in a way that minimizes interference between rows. In practice, I was able to plug in a desktop PC, two monitors, a soundbar, a console, a network switch, and a lamp, with room to spare for smaller accessories.

The 6-foot cord strikes a useful balance. It’s thick and feels durable, yet flexible enough to route behind furniture without fighting you. If your wall outlet is across the room, 6 feet may not be enough—measure your run before you buy—but for most desks and AV racks, it’s a sweet spot that avoids excess slack.

Fit and finish are solid. The rocker power switch has a firm, positive click, and the housing feels robust rather than flimsy. The casing is made from a flame-retardant PC material rated to 1382°F, and the whole unit carries an ETL listing. There are two blue LEDs—one for power, one for protection/grounded status. I’ll call out a downside here: the LEDs are bright. In a living room or office it’s a nonissue, but on a nightstand or in a dark bedroom they can be distracting. A small piece of blackout tape fixes it, but it’s something to be aware of.

Capacity and safety

This is a 15A/1875W strip designed for typical household circuits. I ran a full office setup plus an entertainment center without tripping the breaker, but common-sense rules apply. Don’t run space heaters, hair dryers, or other high-draw appliances off any power strip, and don’t daisy-chain strips. The overload protection switch (a resettable breaker) is there for a reason; I never tripped it in normal use, and the unit stayed cool to the touch even under a moderate load.

Surge protection is rated at 2700 joules, with a three-stage design that combines TVS, MOV, and GDT components. That layered approach can clamp spikes more effectively across line-to-neutral, line-to-ground, and neutral-to-ground paths than single-MOV designs. No surge protector is immortal—every hit degrades the protection components—so I treat 2700J as a healthy cushion for home electronics, not as a license to ignore lightning safety. I also appreciate the clear “protected/grounded” indicator: if that light ever goes out, it’s time to replace the unit.

The strip is compatible with 120–240V circuits (it’s not a voltage converter; you still need the correct plug/outlet for your region). For most US users, this simply means it’s built with components that can tolerate a wide range without weird behavior.

USB ports: convenient, but not fast-charging champs

The four front-mounted USB ports—three USB-A and one USB-C—make cable wrangling easier. You get a total of 3.4A/17W shared across all ports, with each USB-A capped at 2.4A and the USB-C at 3A. In practice, that’s fine for phones, tablets, headphones, remotes, and accessories, especially if you charge overnight. I routinely topped up a phone, earbuds, and a game controller simultaneously without issue.

What you don’t get is modern fast-charging standards at higher wattages. The USB-C port does not provide USB Power Delivery for laptops or high-speed smartphone charging. If you need to fast-charge a notebook or a flagship phone at 25W–65W, pair this strip with a dedicated PD charger. The built-in ports are best thought of as convenience ports, not a replacement for your main charger.

Everyday use and cable management

Where this strip shines is day-to-day practicality. The outlet layout reduces the “blocked socket” problem that plagues many strips, and the cord length hits a sweet spot for desks and media centers. I secured mine under the back edge of a sit-stand desk using heavy-duty hook-and-loop tape, which keeps plugs accessible while hiding the bulk of the cabling. Behind the TV, the 12-outlet capacity let me replace two older strips with a single unit and still have open sockets for seasonal gear.

The switch and LEDs are easy to see at a glance. I like the dedicated protection light; it’s a quick health check every time I sit down. Noise-wise, there’s no coil whine or buzzing under load. Thermals are uneventful too—the housing never became more than mildly warm.

Protection and lifetime considerations

A quick reality check on surge protection: 2700J is robust for a consumer strip, but surge protectors are consumables. After a significant surge or a lightning event nearby, protection can degrade invisibly. I label strips with the installation date and plan to replace them every few years, sooner if there’s any sign of trouble or if the protection indicator goes dark. The Alestor strip includes a 2-year warranty, which aligns with that maintenance mindset.

It’s also worth noting what this product is not. It’s not a UPS—there’s no battery backup—so if you need runtime for a desktop or NAS, pair it with a UPS upstream. It’s also not a power conditioner; while the surge circuitry can clamp spikes, it won’t filter line noise the way some higher-end conditioner/AV products do.

What I’d improve

• LED brightness: The blue indicators are too bright for low-light environments. A dimmer LED or side-mounted indicator would be friendlier to bedrooms.
• USB power budget: 17W shared is modest in 2025. A version with a 30–45W USB-C PD port would eliminate the need for an extra charger on many desks.
• Mounting niceties: While it’s easy enough to secure with adhesive or screws, an included mounting template or brackets would make under-desk installs cleaner.

None of these are deal breakers for me, but they’re areas that could elevate an already capable design.

Who it’s for

• Desks and home offices with multiple monitors, a desktop, and peripherals that need always-on power and occasional USB charging.
• Entertainment centers and gaming setups with a mix of bricks and standard plugs that benefit from thoughtful outlet spacing.
• Makerspaces and workbenches with lots of low-to-moderate draw gear where a single, surge-protected hub simplifies power distribution.

Who should look elsewhere:

• Bedrooms or theater rooms where bright LEDs are unacceptable without modification.
• Users who need fast USB-C charging for laptops or high-speed phone charging from the strip itself.
• High-draw appliance users; those devices belong on dedicated wall outlets, not on any power strip.

Verdict

The Alestor power strip hits the practical notes that matter: plenty of outlets, sensible spacing for bulky adapters, a durable 6-foot cord, and a surge protection design that inspires confidence without fluff. The USB ports add convenience for small devices, though they won’t replace a dedicated fast charger. The bright LEDs are my only real annoyance; they’re easy to tame with tape, but I’d prefer a factory fix.

Would I recommend it? Yes. If you’re building out a desk, gaming station, or media setup and want a sturdy, ETL-listed surge protector with ample outlets and basic USB charging, this is an easy pick. It cleans up cable chaos, handles a full 15A load responsibly, and offers a thoughtful outlet layout that minimizes wasted sockets. Just plan on supplementing with a proper USB-C PD charger if fast charging is part of your routine, and keep a bit of tape handy if the blue glow isn’t your vibe.