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Add to SafariWhen comparing APC P11VT3 vs Accell Powermid, the Slant community recommends APC P11VT3 for most people. In the question“What are the best surge protectors?” APC P11VT3 is ranked 4th while Accell Powermid is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose APC P11VT3 is:
Some outlets will completely cut off their power once the surge protection ends while others will keep running. This is the best of both worlds as you can choose to use the outlets which continue running specifically for electronics which shouldn’t be unexpectedly turned off, like computers. And use the rest of the outlets for electronics that won’t be impacted by a sudden power outage, like a radio.
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Pros
Pro When it dies, some outlets keep providing power while others don't
Some outlets will completely cut off their power once the surge protection ends while others will keep running. This is the best of both worlds as you can choose to use the outlets which continue running specifically for electronics which shouldn’t be unexpectedly turned off, like computers. And use the rest of the outlets for electronics that won’t be impacted by a sudden power outage, like a radio.
Pro Another protection against an overload
It has its own circuit breaker. If a component fails inside the surge protector, then only the protector’s circuit breaker will switch off. This way the failed component won’t shut off power for the whole house.
Pro High joule rating
It has a high joule rating of 3020. This generally indicates how much electricity it can divert before it stops functioning. The length of the time is also largely dependent on weather and other connected electronics.
Pro Ensures very basic outlet protection
All of the power sockets have safety covers to protect the outlets from random particles or to protect children from potential danger.
Pro Lifetime warranty
The manufacturer offers lifetime warranty and promises to reimburse up to $100,000 worth of equipment if it is damaged by a power surge while their surge protector is active.
Pro Can be placed in various spots
It can be mounted on a wall and the outgoing cable can be rotated by 180 degrees to prevent it from being damaged when situated in tight spaces. In addition, it comes with a cable management strap to neatly organize all the cables.
Pro Panel has space for big power plugs
The six outer outlets are spread out to allow for big power plugs to be plugged in without covering other sockets.
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 Higher chance of damaging the plugged-in devices compared to others
It has a high clamping voltage of 500V that is tied with the outlets which keep working when the protection ends. On the other hand, it has a reasonable clamping voltage of 400V on the lines that cut off power immediately. Clamping voltage is the threshold when the surge protector starts redirecting excess energy away from the plugged-in devices. Generally, a lower voltage is better.
Con Plug into wall is not low profile
Will take up a minimum of 2-3" from the electric socket.
