Monoprice 109198 6 Outlet Slim Surge Protector

The Monoprice 109198 is a slim six-outlet surge protector designed for desk and light AV environments where footprint matters as much as function. Its 540-joule surge protection handles everyday power quality issues — switching transients from HVAC systems, minor grid spikes, and the kind of electrical noise that accumulates over time in residential and light commercial circuits. The clear LED indicator is a practical inclusion: it actively confirms that the surge suppression circuit is intact, so you're not operating on false security from a unit that's been depleted. The built-in power/circuit breaker switch adds overload protection and a convenient master cutoff — handy for powering down a full desk setup at once.

What sets this strip apart from similarly priced alternatives is its slim profile. The narrow chassis slides behind monitors, fits flush against entertainment center backs, and doesn't dominate a small desk. The three-foot cord and six standard outlets cover a typical desktop peripheral load — computer, monitor, task light, phone charger, speaker, and one spare — without the cable chaos of daisy-chaining. The trade-offs are real: no USB ports, no outlet spacing for power bricks, and a cord length that won't reach every outlet placement. For buyers who need a tidy, no-fuss surge protector for a defined, close-range outlet cluster, it solves the problem well at a price that makes it easy to place one at every desk or workstation.