Amazon Basics's Budget-friendly Contender
Priced at $18.39, the Amazon Basics 9-in-1 Surge Protector is Amazon Basics's entry in the surge protectors category. With 31 buyers rating it at 5.0 stars, it currently sits at #38 of 38 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Materials
Construction at $18.39 lands in the middle - adequate materials and decent assembly without standouts in either direction.
The Numbers
- Brand: Amazon Basics
- Price: $18.39 (slightly above the $16.68 category average)
- Amazon rating: 5.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 31
- Category rank: #38 of 38 in surge protectors
- Cheaper in category: 23 products
- Higher-rated in category: 0 products
- More-reviewed in category: 37 products
From the Reviews
With only 31 reviews, this is a small sample. The 5.0-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating across all 38 surge protectors options we track is 4.8 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
What Else to Consider
At $18.39, the Amazon Basics 9-in-1 Surge Protector sits slightly above the $16.68 category average. 23 options are cheaper and 14 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
- Alestor 12-Outlet Surge Protector - $21.98, 4.8★ (49,066 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Amazon Basics 6-Outlet Surge Protector 2-Pack - $14.39, 4.7★ (43,507 reviews) · Roughly comparable If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the YISHU 8-Outlet Surge Protector at $8.98.
Should You Buy It?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Bottom Line
8/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.