When comparing Tripp Lite TLP1008TELTV vs Accell Powermid, the Slant community recommends Tripp Lite TLP1008TELTV for most people. In the question“What are the best surge protectors?” Tripp Lite TLP1008TELTV is ranked 2nd while Accell Powermid is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Tripp Lite TLP1008TELTV is:
It has a 3345 joule rating, which is considered to be quite high. The rating potentially indicates the amount of excess power it can withstand over a period of time.
Specs
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Pros
Pro High joule rating
It has a 3345 joule rating, which is considered to be quite high. The rating potentially indicates the amount of excess power it can withstand over a period of time.
Pro Low clamping voltage
Pro Outlets are protected
Each outlet has a safety cover to protect curious children or to protect the outlet itself from dust and similar particles.
Pro Won’t leave electronics unprotected
The device will immediately stop providing power the moment it stops protecting from power surges. This might seem as a bad thing since the power cut will be unexpected, but it is the most reliable way of showing that the gadget has served its time and cannot be relied upon anymore.
Pro Has room for big power plugs
Four out of ten sockets are deliberately spread out to leave space for the bigger power plugs. This way the power plugs will not unintentionally cover other outlets.
Pro Can be mounted on a wall
It can be mounted on a wall with the inclusion of keyhole slots at the bottom of the panel, thus providing more placement options.
Pro Lifetime warranty
It has a lifetime warranty with a $150,000 lifetime insurance for any device that is properly connected to the Tripp Lite. If such electronic has died due to a power surge, the company will compensate its value.
Pro Angle of outlets makes it ideal for wall warts to stay plugged in
This applies to whether the surge protecter is sitting upright as pictured, or even upside down mounted to the underside of a desk.
Pro Has keyhole mounting slots
The newer version of this product does not have keyhole slots for mounting on walls, or the underside of your desk. This version does.
Pro Two USB Ports
At 2.1 Amps shared between both ports it's not the fastest, so consider it a bonus. This version is cheaper than the version without USB ports; go figure.
Pro All six outlets should be usable no matter the bulkiness of your wall warts
It is the rare wall wart that will block other outlets on this surge protector power strip combo.
Cons
Con Initially, the sockets are stiff
The sockets can be stiff for the first couple of times you plug into them. But after some time the plugging becomes easier and will feel like just about any other outlet.
Con Plug into wall is not low profile
Will take up a minimum of 2-3" from the electric socket.