Amazon Basics's Ultra-budget Contender
Amazon Basics positions the Amazon Basics 6-Outlet Surge Protector 2-Pack as a ultra-budget surge protectors, asking $14.39. After 43,507 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a exceptional 4.7 stars. We've ranked it #7 out of 38 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
What's in the Box
Construction at $14.39 lands in the middle - adequate materials and decent assembly without standouts in either direction.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Amazon Basics
- Price: $14.39 (slightly below the $16.68 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 43,507
- Category rank: #7 of 38 in surge protectors
- Cheaper in category: 19 products
- Higher-rated in category: 23 products
- More-reviewed in category: 7 products
What 43,507 Buyers Say
43,507 reviews and a 4.7-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
The Field Around It
At $14.39, the Amazon Basics 6-Outlet Surge Protector 2-Pack sits slightly below the $16.68 category average. 19 options are cheaper and 18 are more expensive.
The category leader is the QINLIANF 5-Outlet Wall Surge Protector ($9.98, 4.7★, 109,842 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- GE 6-Outlet 10ft Surge Protector - $15.99, 4.8★ (60,381 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- GE 6-Outlet 6ft Surge Protector - $13.57, 4.8★ (60,381 reviews) · Better on both axes
- HANYCONY 8-Outlet Surge Protector - $12.99, 4.8★ (54,664 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Amazon Basics 9-in-1 Surge Protector at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the YISHU 8-Outlet Surge Protector at $8.98.
Is It For You?
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The Amazon Basics 6-Outlet Surge Protector 2-Pack is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Wrap-Up
9.1/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.