First Impressions
Crst positions the CRST 8-Outlet Heavy Duty Power Strip as a budget-friendly surge protectors, asking $24.99. After 236 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a exceptional 4.7 stars. We've ranked it #37 out of 38 in this category. 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.
What's in the Box
Construction at $24.99 should reflect the price premium with metal accents, better fit-and-finish, and tighter tolerances.
Specifications
- Brand: Crst
- Price: $24.99 (well above the $16.68 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 236
- Category rank: #37 of 38 in surge protectors
- Cheaper in category: 31 products
- Higher-rated in category: 23 products
- More-reviewed in category: 36 products
Owner Reports
236 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 $24.99, the CRST 8-Outlet Heavy Duty Power Strip sits well above the $16.68 category average. 31 options are cheaper and 6 are more expensive.
The category leader is the QINLIANF 5-Outlet Wall Surge Protector ($9.98, 4.7★, 109,842 reviews). It's $15.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- QINLIANF 5-Outlet Wall Surge Protector - $9.98, 4.7★ (109,842 reviews) · Cheaper
- GE 6-Outlet 10ft Surge Protector - $15.99, 4.8★ (60,381 reviews) · Better on both axes
- GE 6-Outlet 6ft Surge Protector - $13.57, 4.8★ (60,381 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.
The Buy/Skip Call
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Final Take
7.1/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.