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Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) vs Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) is cheaper at $28.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP)
US price $28.99 —
BrandAnkerAmazon Basics
Released——
Outlets 12 12
USB ports 3 0
USB types 2× USB-A (2.4 A each), 1× USB-C (20 W PD) None
Joule rating 2100 4000
Cord length (ft) 5 8
Surge protection Yes Yes
Smart Wi-Fi No No
Mounting Wall mount via keyhole slots Wall mount via back keyhole

Sources — Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192): anker.com (verified 2026-06-15). Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP): amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) and Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • USB ports: Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) 3 vs Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP) 0
  • USB types: Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) 2× USB-A (2.4 A each), 1× USB-C (20 W PD) vs Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP) None
  • Joule rating: Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) 2100 vs Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP) 4000
  • Cord length (ft): Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) 5 vs Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP) 8
  • Mounting: Anker 351 Power Strip (A9192) Wall mount via keyhole slots vs Amazon Basics 12-Outlet Surge Protector, 4000 Joules, 8ft (B0D1XH8NJP) Wall mount via back keyhole

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