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May 11, 2022 12:47 PM

12-Outlet Best Buy Essentials Surge Protector Strip w/ 2-USB (Black)

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Best Buy has 12-Outlet Best Buy Essentials Surge Protector Strip w/ 2-USB (Black; BE-SF127) on sale for $12.99. Select free curbside pickup where available otherwise shipping is free on $35+ orders.

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About the Product
  • 12 outlets connector
  • 2 USB ports (2.1A total)
  • 1200 Joule Rating
  • 5' Cord w/ Right Angle Plug
  • LED indicators
  • 4 wide-spaced outlets
  • Mountable
  • Backed by Best Buy
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  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

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  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from 340 reviews.
    • This price beats our previous FP Deal by $2.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Best Buy has 12-Outlet Best Buy Essentials Surge Protector Strip w/ 2-USB (Black; BE-SF127) on sale for $12.99. Select free curbside pickup where available otherwise shipping is free on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Editor powerfuldoppler for finding this deal
  • Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location.
About the Product
  • 12 outlets connector
  • 2 USB ports (2.1A total)
  • 1200 Joule Rating
  • 5' Cord w/ Right Angle Plug
  • LED indicators
  • 4 wide-spaced outlets
  • Mountable
  • Backed by Best Buy
Warranty
  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from 340 reviews.
    • This price beats our previous FP Deal by $2.

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

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The_Love_Spud
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The clamping voltage indicates the level of voltage surge which would cause the protection circuitry within the surge protector (typically some number of Metal Oxide Varistors or MOVs) to attempt to absorb/shunt the energy of the surge. The let-through rating defines the average amount of voltage passed to connected equipment following a surge. The lower the number, the greater the threshold of protection being provided to connected devices. Common let through voltages are 500V, 400V, and 330V.

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The_Love_Spud
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This is definitely not the best surge protector money can buy, but is definitely a solid choice for the bargain price, This Best Buy Essentials model is essentially a re-badged version typically sold under CyberPower [cyberpowersystems.com] branding for around $20. If you've been waiting for a good deal on a "good" surge protector/power strip this is probably what you've been waiting for...

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The_Love_Spud
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That's a completely reasonable standard, but consider that a surge protector with comparably low let-through rating and such a high joules rating would typically be in the $50+ price range. Surge protectors with large surge capacity ratings below that price point often achieve their seemingly impressive surge ratings by raising the let-through voltage.

For example, Tripp Lite, a reputable brand, has a 12 outlet surge protector regularly available below $50 with an impressive 4000+ joule rating... but at a let-through voltage rating of 800V.

https://www.tripplite.com/protect...P128TTUSBB

At the sub-$20 price point something like this CyberPower is about the best balance of protection to be found. More protection certainly can be bought for more money.

Good luck!
Jon
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May 12, 2022 6:46 AM
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penguinjimmyMay 12, 2022 6:46 AM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
The clamping voltage indicates the level of voltage surge which would cause the protection circuitry within the surge protector (typically some number of Metal Oxide Varistors or MOVs) to attempt to absorb/shunt the energy of the surge. The lower the number, the greater the threshold of protection being provided to connected devices. Common clamping voltages are 500V, 400V, and 330V with lower considered greater protection.

Good luck!
Jon
How do we know each outlet's the clamping voltage? It won't list on the spec, right?
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Had this one from Black Friday. Thought it was high-quality and the design looked nice. However, it was cheap, smelled like burned stuff/chemicals, and the worst thing about it was that it constantly made a high-pitched mosquito-like noise. Hurt my ears to the point that I returned this cheap garbage.
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May 12, 2022 7:15 AM
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AviR8704May 12, 2022 7:15 AM
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Would this be good for power tools. Want to put it on my tool box
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theon105May 12, 2022 8:00 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite...014JWEELK/ is the only surge protector I purchase. 1440 joule, 150 clamping voltage, and lower than 1 ns response time + trusted brand.

So much misinformation in this thread. Clamping voltage is NOT the same thing as UL1449 Let Through Rating.
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May 12, 2022 8:03 AM
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jungleking3May 12, 2022 8:03 AM
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Quote from theon105 View quoted comment :
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite...014JWEELK/ is the only surge protector I purchase. 1440 joule, 150 clamping voltage, and lower than 1 ns response time + trusted brand.
At double the price? I think ill take my chances with this deal.
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May 12, 2022 8:38 AM
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Gn0dzMay 12, 2022 8:38 AM
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Funny how the Rocket Fish and Insignia brand surge protectors are totally different. Surprised no Dynex or Geek Squad surge protectors
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Quote from theon105 View quoted comment :
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite...014JWEELK/ is the only surge protector I purchase. 1440 joule, 150 clamping voltage, and lower than 1 ns response time + trusted brand.
They've downgraded it:
Q: So what really is the clamping voltage? I've seen 330, 600 and 150 so now I'm really confused!
A: Hello, and thank you for reaching out about the TLP808B surge protector. This device has a UL1449 Let Through Rating of 330 L-G, 400 L-N, 400 N-G. The confusion may be arising from older models or different methods of clamping voltage measurement.
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May 12, 2022 10:38 AM
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userrootMay 12, 2022 10:38 AM
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No multi year insurance/warranty? Eh looks like best buy knows this wont last.
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SumDuudMay 12, 2022 11:12 AM
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Quote from ssi View quoted comment :
is it flat plug? ty
can't even be arsed to open the link and look? lol On that note there is a picture and with a plug like that who would use the top outlet plug and block the bottom?
https://pisces.bbystatic.com/imag...3cv16d.jpg
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Squirrels8MyLunchMay 12, 2022 11:41 AM
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Can someone suggest "the best" say 8 plug surge protector (with some bigger slots for bricks) for a media console? Tv and a couple game systems and smaller smart devices? 12 is too big for me and 8 seems like a good compromise. Want a decent amount of joules and whatever this low clamp is too.
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The_Love_SpudMay 12, 2022 12:53 PM
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Quote from matthewthomas View quoted comment :
1200 Jules seems pretty low to me. If it had 3000+ then I'd go for it
That's a completely reasonable standard, but consider that a surge protector with comparably low let-through rating and such a high joules rating would typically be in the $50+ price range. Surge protectors with large surge capacity ratings below that price point often achieve their seemingly impressive surge ratings by raising the let-through voltage.

For example, Tripp Lite, a reputable brand, has a 12 outlet surge protector regularly available below $50 with an impressive 4000+ joule rating... but at a let-through voltage rating of 800V.

https://www.tripplite.com/protect...P128TTUSBB

At the sub-$20 price point something like this CyberPower is about the best balance of protection to be found. More protection certainly can be bought for more money.

Good luck!
Jon
Last edited by The_Love_Spud May 12, 2022 at 04:50 PM.
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matthewthomasMay 12, 2022 1:07 PM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :

For example, Tripp Lite, a reputable brand, has a 12 outlet surge protector regularly available below $50 with an impressive 4000+ joule rating... but at a clamping voltage of 800V.

https://www.tripplite.com/protect...P128TTUSBB


Jon
Im not interested in the triplite either. Better protection and good clamping can be found on sale for about the same price as OP

Good luck
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seawolfMay 12, 2022 1:24 PM
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Quote from theon105 View quoted comment :
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite...014JWEELK/ is the only surge protector I purchase. 1440 joule, 150 clamping voltage, and lower than 1 ns response time + trusted brand.
Clamp is not 150. It is 330 L-G, 400 L-N, 400 N-G which is one of the best for a Type 3 SPD. Monoprice also offers SPD in this range.

https://www.tripplite.com/protect...ng~tlp808b
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PlatypusPenguinMay 12, 2022 2:24 PM
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Quote from altrntive View quoted comment :
Would this be sufficient for a pc for power outages?
Are you looking for an APC? Those have batteries so things don't turn off immediately when power is out. This does not have a battery.
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Thanks! Had 2 days to use a $5 reward. Perfect timing.

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