One Beat Power Strip Surge Protector — 6 Outlets, 4 USB Ports, One Cord

Outlet Spacing — The Best Part of This Strip

This is where the strip genuinely shines. The 6 outlets are spaced generously enough that even chunky wall-wart adapters don't block the outlet next to them — something a lot of budget power strips get wrong. I was able to use all 6 outlets at once without a single one being blocked by an oversized plug, which is a bigger deal than it sounds if you've ever had to choose between charging your laptop and plugging in a lamp because of poor spacing.

Set up on my desk — plenty of room to plug in everything at once.

Build Quality — Feels Solid, Not Flimsy

The body of the strip has a reassuring weight to it without being bulky, and the outlets themselves don't wiggle or feel loose when you plug something in — a small thing, but a telling one for long-term reliability. The flat plug design is genuinely useful too; it sits close to the wall instead of sticking straight out, so it doesn't get in the way of furniture pushed up against the outlet.

Close-up on the main body — solid construction, outlets don't feel loose.

The USB Ports — Good, With One Caveat

Having 4 USB ports built directly into the strip is genuinely convenient — I've used them for a phone, a tablet, and earbuds simultaneously without needing separate wall bricks cluttering up the rest of the outlets. Charging has been steady and reliable in my testing.

If you're specifically hoping to fast-charge a MacBook or similar laptop straight from this strip, this isn't the product for that job. For phones, earbuds, and tablets, it's completely fine.

The cord is thick and feels durable — no concerns about long-term wear here.

Wall Mounting — Plan Ahead Before You Commit

This strip is designed to be wall-mountable, but it doesn't come with a mounting plate or screws included, and getting it properly stabilized on the wall takes a bit of improvising. If you're planning to mount it rather than just set it on a desk or floor, budget a few extra minutes and possibly your own screws to make it solid.

The back of the strip — wall-mountable, but bring your own screws if you want it secure.

In Daily Use

Once it's in place, this strip just works. It hasn't gotten warm even with several devices charging simultaneously, which is exactly what you want to see from a surge protector handling sensitive electronics. It's been sitting on my desk handling a monitor, a lamp, a phone charger, and a small speaker without a single hiccup.

All 4 USB ports and several outlets in use at once — no overheating, no issues.

Who Should Buy This?

If you need a reliable, well-spaced power strip for a desk, dorm room, or bedside table, and you're mainly charging phones and small devices via USB, this is a great pick at $12.99. If you specifically need real PD fast-charging for a laptop through USB-C, or you're planning to wall-mount it without wanting to improvise your own hardware, factor that in before buying. For everyday desk power needs, it delivers exactly what it promises.