If you need many outlets along a workbench, garage wall or entertainment center, get the Plug'n 12-outlet long surge strip; if you want desk power that also fast-charges a phone over USB-C, get the Anker 351 strip with USB. The Plug'n is a long bar with 12 wide-spaced AC outlets, 2100 joules of surge protection, a flat plug and a 6 ft cord, built to sit behind equipment you plug in once. The Anker 351 packs 12 AC outlets plus a 20W USB-C port and two USB-A ports into a compact desk strip with a 5 ft cord, so one brick can feed a laptop setup and charge a phone at speed. On 09/13/2026 the Plug'n in Black 6FT was In Stock on Amazon US at $35.99, shipped from Amazon and sold by Plug'n, and the Anker 351 in Black 5FT was In Stock at $23.99, shipped from Amazon and sold by AnkerDirect, both with delivery as soon as Thursday, Sep 17.
Choose by your situation
| Situation | Model to consider | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| You are wiring a workbench, garage, shop or TV wall with many bulky plugs that stay connected | Plug'n long strip | It is a long bar with no USB charging, so phones and accessories still need their own bricks, and the generic brand carries a 1-year replacement window rather than a long connected-equipment warranty. |
| You are powering a desk, bedside table or dorm setup and want USB-C fast charging built in | Anker 351 | The 5 ft cord is shorter and total USB output is shared across the three USB ports, so it suits a desk, not a whole wall of equipment. |
Long bench strip against desk strip with USB, side by side
| Criterion | Plug'n long strip | Anker 351 |
|---|---|---|
| AC outlets | 12 wide-spaced outlets (1.69 in spacing) for bulky adapters | 12 AC outlets with extra spacing for bulky plugs |
| USB charging | None; AC only | 1 USB-C (20W max, iPhone 0-50% in about 26 minutes) plus 2 USB-A; the three USB ports share 5V 3A total |
| Surge protection | 2100 joules with overload protection switch; cuts power on a detected surge | 2100 joules plus an 8-point safety system (surge, fire resistance, overload, temperature control) |
| Cord and plug | 6 ft cord with flat plug for tight spaces behind furniture | 5 ft cord sized for 4-5 ft desks, bedside tables and sofa sides |
| Warranty and standing | 1-year replacement; 4.8 out of 5 stars across 688 ratings with an Amazon's Choice highlight | 18-month warranty plus a lifetime $200,000 connected-equipment warranty; 4.8 out of 5 stars across 20,073 ratings with an Amazon's Choice highlight |
| Observed offer | $35.99 In Stock, shipped from Amazon, sold by Plug'n | $23.99 In Stock, shipped from Amazon, sold by AnkerDirect |
Plug'n long strip: the bench and garage pick
The Plug'n 12-Outlet Long Power Strip in Black 6FT suits places where equipment stays plugged in: the wide spacing swallows wall-wart adapters, the flat plug fits behind shelves and benches, and 2100 joules with an overload switch guards expensive gear against surges. Its limits are single-purpose: no USB ports, a long bar format that belongs on a bench or floor rather than a tidy desk, and support that ends at a 1-year replacement. The Amazon US listing observed on 09/13/2026 showed it In Stock at $35.99, shipped from Amazon and sold by Plug'n with 30-day refund/replacement.
Anker 351: the desk pick with USB-C
The Anker 351 Power Strip in Black 5FT suits desks and dorms: 12 AC outlets cover the computer setup while the 20W USB-C port fast-charges a phone and the two USB-A ports handle accessories, all under an 8-point safety system with TUV listing. Its limits are reach and sharing: the 5 ft cord will not span a room, and the USB ports share their output, so simultaneous full-speed charging on all three is not available. The Amazon US listing observed on 09/13/2026 showed it In Stock at $23.99, shipped from Amazon and sold by AnkerDirect with free returns.
Where to check the exact variants
Compare the Plug'n strip in Black 6FT (observed In Stock at $35.99 on 09/13/2026, shipped from Amazon and sold by Plug'n) against the Anker 351 in Black 5FT (observed In Stock at $23.99 on 09/13/2026, shipped from Amazon and sold by AnkerDirect). As an Amazon Associate, Cadiens earns from qualifying purchases. Neither strip is a battery backup: if you need ride-through during outages, that is a UPS, a separate purchase covered elsewhere.