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Best Smart Power Strips (2026): 5 Strips Compared

5 smart power strips compared by outlets, USB charging, surge ratings, app and voice control, and warranty terms, for home offices and desks.

Best Smart Power Strips (2026): 5 Strips Compared

The best smart power strips earn their place at shutdown time: one tap kills the monitors, the printer and the desk lamp, and the energy report shows what the idle gear was drawing. A strip that cannot schedule, cannot be reached from the couch, or quietly lacks surge protection is just an expensive extension cord. We compared 5 strips by smart outlets, USB charging, surge ratings, app and voice control, and warranty, using only what each listing publishes.

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Quick picks

The picks

Kasa HS300

Kasa HS300

Kasa Smart9.7/10 Office Score
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The Office Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A smart strip with 6 individually controlled outlets, 3 USB ports, energy monitoring and ETL certified surge protection.

Pros

  • 6 individually controlled smart outlets plus 3 USB ports
  • Energy monitoring per outlet in the Kasa app
  • ETL certified surge protection
  • Voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant and Cortana, no hub required

Cons

  • No cord length is stated
  • 15A, 1875W total load limit needs planning for heavy gear
  • Aluminum enclosure adds weight at 702 g
  • No Matter support is stated
Detailed Review

Kasa Smart lists the HS300 with 6 individually controlled smart outlets and 3 USB ports at 5V/2.4A each, energy monitoring per device in the Kasa app, and ETL certified surge protection. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Cortana with no hub required, takes 100-125V at 60Hz and 15A, and lists a 15A, 1875W maximum total load. The spec table gives a 14.17 by 2.49 in size, a 702 g weight, an aluminum enclosure and a 2-year warranty.

Who it's for: someone who wants per-outlet control plus energy monitoring on one strip. Who should skip it: anyone who needs a stated cord length or Matter support, since the listing states neither.

Its Office Score of 9.7/10 comes from performance 32/35, build 21/25, value 21/25, safety 8/10 and warranty 3/5: 85 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Key Specifications
AC outlets6 smart
USB ports3
Surge protectionETL certified
Warranty2-year warranty

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 22 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

Safety and Warranty

What this listing states. ETL certified surge protection is stated, so safety scores 8 of 10. 2-year warranty. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 3 of 5. See How We Pick.

Power and heat. Use the supplied adapter, treat power delivery wattage and display support as the maker's claims for your laptop model, and give the dock room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

Anker 341 A9183

Anker 341 A9183

Anker9.6/10 Office Score
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The Office Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

An 11-in-1 strip with 8 AC outlets, 20W USB-C and 2000-joule surge protection, but no smart features.

Pros

  • 2000-joule surge protection, the highest stated here
  • 8 AC outlets plus 1 USB-C and 2 USB-A
  • 20W USB-C charging with a 45 degree flat plug
  • TUV listed, with an 18-month warranty

Cons

  • Not a smart strip: no app, voice or schedules
  • Spec table lists 240 volts against a North American Type B plug
  • 20W USB-C shares a 15W maximum across USB ports
  • No cord beyond the stated 5 ft for far outlets
Detailed Review

Anker lists the 341 with 8 AC outlets, 1 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports, 2000-joule surge protection and a TUV listing. The USB-C port is rated 20W, but total USB output is shared at a 15W maximum. It has a 5 ft cord with a 45 degree flat plug, measures 4.5 by 3.6 by 1.6 in at 15.3 oz, and includes an 18-month warranty plus a connected equipment guarantee.

Two things to note: the spec table lists 240 volts, which does not fit a North American Type B plug, so trust the plug type; and this is not a smart strip despite the roundup, with no app or voice control. Who it's for: someone who wants maximum surge protection and ports without smart features. Who should skip it: anyone who needs remote control or schedules.

Its Office Score of 9.6/10 comes from performance 23/35, build 21/25, value 21/25, safety 8/10 and warranty 3/5: 76 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Key Specifications
AC outlets8
USB ports1 USB-C, 2 USB-A
Surge protection2000 joules
Warranty18-month warranty

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 22 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

Safety and Warranty

What this listing states. TUV listing and 2000-joule surge protection are stated, so safety scores 8 of 10. 18-month warranty. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 3 of 5. See How We Pick.

Power and heat. Use the supplied adapter, treat power delivery wattage and display support as the maker's claims for your laptop model, and give the dock room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

Anker A91F4

Anker A91F4

Anker9.5/10 Office Score
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The Office Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 12-in-1 strip with 8 AC outlets, 35W USB-C and 900-joule surge protection, but no smart features.

Pros

  • 8 AC outlets plus 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A
  • 35W max USB-C charging on the USB-C1 port
  • 900-joule surge protection
  • 5 ft cord with flat plug, 18-month warranty

Cons

  • Not a smart strip: no app, voice or schedules
  • Spec table lists 8 ports against the 12-in-1 count in the bullets
  • No warranty beyond the stated 18 months
  • 35W USB-C is shared when more USB ports are in use
Detailed Review

Anker lists this 12-in-1 strip with 8 AC outlets, 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports, up to 35W on the USB-C1 port, and 900-joule surge protection. Power is shared when multiple USB ports are in use. It has a 5 ft cord with a flat plug, measures 7.87 by 3.13 in, weighs 0.54 kg and carries an 18-month warranty.

The spec table lists 8 ports against the 12-in-1 figure in the title and bullets; we trust the 12-in-1 count. Like the 341, this is not a smart strip. Who it's for: someone who wants the fastest USB-C charging here with 12 ports. Who should skip it: anyone who needs app or voice control.

Its Office Score of 9.5/10 comes from performance 23/35, build 20/25, value 20/25, safety 7/10 and warranty 3/5: 73 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Key Specifications
AC outlets8
USB ports2 USB-C, 2 USB-A
Surge protection900 joules
Warranty18-month warranty

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 22 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

Safety and Warranty

What this listing states. 900-joule surge protection is stated, so safety scores 7 of 10. 18-month warranty. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 3 of 5. See How We Pick.

Power and heat. Use the supplied adapter, treat power delivery wattage and display support as the maker's claims for your laptop model, and give the dock room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

Yozisital ZB1

Yozisital ZB1

Yozisital9.5/10 Office Score
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The Office Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 12-in-1 smart strip with 6 smart outlets, 4 USB ports, app and voice control, and timer schedules.

Pros

  • 6 smart outlets plus 2 regular AC outlets
  • 4 USB ports: 2 USB-A and 2 USB-C
  • Smart Life app control with Alexa and Google Home voice
  • Timer and schedule functions, mountable

Cons

  • No surge protection is stated
  • Only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, no 5 GHz
  • 2 regular outlets are not smart
  • No cord beyond the stated 5 ft for far outlets
Detailed Review

Yozisital lists a 12-in-1 smart strip with 6 individually controlled smart outlets, 2 regular AC outlets and 4 USB ports (2 USB-A, 2 USB-C). It works through the Smart Life app with Alexa and Google Home voice control, supports timers and schedules, and connects on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. The cord is a 5 ft flat plug type, and the listing states a 1 year manufacture warranty.

No surge protection appears anywhere in the listing, which is the main gap against the others. Who it's for: someone who wants the most ports with smart control on a budget strip. Who should skip it: anyone who needs surge protection or 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Its Office Score of 9.5/10 comes from performance 29/35, build 20/25, value 20/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 3/5: 72 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Key Specifications
AC outlets6 smart + 2 regular
USB ports2 USB-A, 2 USB-C
Smart controlApp, Alexa, Google
Warranty1 Year Manufacture

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 22 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

Safety and Warranty

What this listing states. This product does not plug in or run on a battery, so safety is not part of its score. 1 Year Manufacture. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 3 of 5. See How We Pick.

Power and heat. Use the supplied adapter, treat power delivery wattage and display support as the maker's claims for your laptop model, and give the dock room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

Amazon Basics WP26

Amazon Basics WP26

Amazon Basics9.5/10 Office Score
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The Office Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A smart strip with 6 individually controlled outlets and 3 USB ports, on Alexa only with no hub required.

Pros

  • 6 individually controlled smart outlets
  • 3 USB ports: 2 USB-A and 1 USB-C
  • Works with Alexa, no hub required
  • Surge protection listed in the spec table

Cons

  • Alexa only; no Google Home or other voice support
  • No warranty term is stated
  • No cord length is stated
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
Detailed Review

Amazon Basics lists a smart strip with 6 individually controlled outlets and 3 USB ports (2 USB-A, 1 USB-C), working with Alexa only over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with no hub required. It runs schedules and routines through the Alexa app, lists surge protection among its special features, and weighs 1.2 lb.

The listing states no warranty term and no cord length, and voice control is Alexa-only. Who it's for: an Alexa household that wants simple smart outlets. Who should skip it: anyone on Google Home, or anyone who needs a stated warranty.

Its Office Score of 9.5/10 comes from performance 28/35, build 19/25, value 20/25, safety 5/10 and warranty 0/5: 72 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Key Specifications
AC outlets6 smart
USB ports2 USB-A, 1 USB-C
VoiceAlexa only
WarrantyNot stated

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 22 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

Safety and Warranty

What this listing states. Surge protection is listed among the special features, so safety scores 5 of 10. No warranty term, so warranty scores zero. See How We Pick.

Power and heat. Use the supplied adapter, treat power delivery wattage and display support as the maker's claims for your laptop model, and give the dock room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

More picks to compare

Compare the picks

Strip Office Score AC Outlets USB Ports Surge Protection Smart Control Amazon
Kasa HS300 9.7/10 6 smart 3 ETL certified App + voice View on Amazon
Anker 341 A9183 9.6/10 8 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A 2000 joules Not smart View on Amazon
Anker A91F4 9.5/10 8 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A 900 joules Not smart View on Amazon
Yozisital ZB1 9.5/10 6 smart + 2 regular 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C Not stated App + voice View on Amazon
Amazon Basics WP26 9.5/10 6 smart 2 USB-A, 1 USB-C Listed, no figure Alexa only View on Amazon

Specifications are manufacturer rated as listed, collected 22 October 2026. 4 of the 5 state a warranty term.

How we scored them

The Office Score weighs performance (smart outlets, USB charging, surge rating and control options), build (enclosure, cord and plug), value for the stated specs, safety and warranty. For a power strip, safety means a stated surge protection rating or listing: the Kasa, both Ankers and the Amazon Basics state one, the Yozisital does not. 4 of the 5 state a warranty term, from 1 year to 2 years.

Product Office Score Perf. /35 Build /25 Value /25 Safety /10 Warranty /5
Kasa HS300 9.7 32 21 21 8 3
Anker 341 A9183 9.6 23 21 21 8 3
Anker A91F4 9.5 23 20 20 7 3
Yozisital ZB1 9.5 29 20 20 0 3
Amazon Basics WP26 9.5 28 19 20 5 0

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.

How to choose the best smart power strips

What smart actually means here

3 of the 5 are smart. The Kasa HS300 gives 6 individually controlled outlets plus energy monitoring, schedules and voice control through Alexa, Google Assistant and Cortana, with no hub required. The Yozisital gives 6 smart outlets plus 2 regular ones, app control through Smart Life, Alexa and Google Home voice control, and timers, but only on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The Amazon Basics gives 6 smart outlets and 3 USB ports on Alexa only, also 2.4 GHz and hub-free. The two Anker strips are not smart at all: no app, no voice, no schedules. If remote control is the point, the choice is between the Kasa, Yozisital and Amazon Basics.

Outlets, USB and charging speed

Count both kinds of port. The Kasa has 6 smart outlets and 3 USB ports at 5V/2.4A each. The Anker 341 has 8 AC outlets, 1 USB-C and 2 USB-A, with a 20W USB-C port but a 15W shared maximum across USB. The Anker A91F4 has 8 AC, 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A, with up to 35W on the USB-C1 port, shared when more ports are in use. The Amazon Basics has 6 smart outlets with 2 USB-A and 1 USB-C. The Yozisital has 8 AC outlets (6 smart, 2 regular) and 4 USB ports (2 USB-A, 2 USB-C). For a desk full of chargers, see our best power strip for desk guide.

Strip AC outlets USB ports Smart
Kasa HS300 6 smart 3 App, Alexa, Google, Cortana
Anker 341 A9183 8 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A No
Anker A91F4 8 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A No
Yozisital ZB1 6 smart + 2 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C App, Alexa, Google
Amazon Basics WP26 6 smart 2 USB-A, 1 USB-C Alexa only

Surge ratings, stated as the maker states them

Read the joule rating, not the word surge. The Anker 341 lists 2000 joules with a TUV listing, the Anker A91F4 lists 900 joules, and the Kasa lists ETL certified surge protection. The Amazon Basics lists surge protection among its special features with no joule figure. The Yozisital states no surge protection at all. No listing here claims a specific UL surge rating, so treat each figure as the maker’s claim and size the strip to the gear it protects.

Cord length, plug shape and placement

Both Anker strips and the Yozisital list a 5 ft cord; the Kasa and Amazon Basics state no cord length. The Anker 341 uses a 45 degree flat plug, the Anker A91F4 a flat plug, and the Yozisital a flat plug cord, all made to sit close to the wall. The Kasa measures 14.17 by 2.49 in, the longest bar here, and the Yozisital lists itself as mountable. If the strip will live under a rising desk, our best power strip for standing desk guide covers that setup.

Setup Notes

  • Count the plugs first: 6 smart outlets on the Kasa, Amazon Basics and Yozisital (plus 2 regular on the Yozisital), 8 AC on each Anker.
  • The Kasa lists a 15A, 1875W maximum total load; add up the gear before plugging it all in.
  • Smart setup needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on the Amazon Basics and Yozisital; neither supports 5 GHz networks.
  • Measure the cord reach: 5 ft is stated on both Ankers and the Yozisital, and not stated on the Kasa or Amazon Basics.
  • Keep the strip ventilated and off the floor where feet or chair wheels can hit the switch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a power strip a surge protector?

Not automatically. The Anker 341 lists 2000 joules, the Anker A91F4 900 joules, the Kasa ETL certified surge protection and the Amazon Basics lists surge protection with no figure. The Yozisital states no surge protection.

How long are the power cords?

The Anker 341, Anker A91F4 and Yozisital each list a 5 ft cord. The Kasa and Amazon Basics listings state no cord length.

Do these strips work with Alexa?

The Kasa works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Cortana; the Yozisital with Alexa and Google Home; the Amazon Basics with Alexa only. The two Anker strips have no voice control.

What does energy monitoring do?

On the Kasa HS300, it shows how much energy each connected device uses in the Kasa app, so you can switch off the ones drawing too much power. None of the other 4 listings states energy monitoring.

Which strip has the most ports?

The Anker A91F4 and the Yozisital are both 12-in-1: 8 AC outlets plus 4 USB ports each. The Anker 341 is 11-in-1, and the Kasa and Amazon Basics are 9 ports each.

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