8 Best Home Theater Surge Protectors – 8 Models Reviewed

CyberPower CSHT1208TNC2 grabs our editorial recommendation for the best home theater surge protector because of the few real-world benefits it offers.

Besides protecting your little ones at home with its safety outlet covers, it also comes built-in with a complete suite of surge protection for phone, network, and coaxial.

With such complete protection against harmful power spikes and transients, your precious home entertainment systems are definitely in good hands.

Most importantly, CSHT1208TNC2 comes equipped with a master switch which you can conveniently flip to switch off all connected a/v equipment and appliances when they are no longer in use. This power-saving feature helps prevent phantom loads and helps trim down your monthly energy bills.

All in all, this surge protector is undoubtedly heavy on features while being light on price – a worthy buy if you are looking for a not-too-pricey alternative to some high-end ones I reviewed below.

Equipped with 4000 joules ratings and 18 months of warranty, this 10-outlet surge protector is definitely a good fit to help safeguard your home theater system from relentless power transients and power surges.

In addition, this Bestek surge protector offers surge protection for both Cable/Satellite and Phone ports that may be connected to home theater peripherals and audio systems.

This versatile surge protection device that comes built with flame-retardant materials offers 2 widely spaced outlets and is also capable of protecting kitchen appliances, laptops and computers, and most everyday home appliances.

Right smacked at the center of the device is a pair of bright indicator green lights that show both Grounded and Protected status.

Unless you are looking for smart surge protection devices that offer wifi and voice control features, this surge protector from Bestek may be what you need to safeguard your prized electrical and electronics investments at home.

Do not be fooled by Belkin BE107200-12’s simplistic exterior design. Beyond its sleek and uncluttered design, this 2320 joules rating surge protection comes packed with decent features and surge protection capabilities.

First off, if you have always wanted to use that far-flung AC outlet in your house, this Belkin surge protector’s 12 feet power cord may be the right choice for you.

Capability-wise, this 7-outlet surge protection device offers up to 6000V of spike voltage and has a clamping voltage of 330V.

And if there is not enough, you will be glad to know that it also offers EMI/RFI filtering of 150K Hz ~100M Hz, up to 43dB. In addition to that, it comes with safety covers for all 7 outlets – a great safety feature especially if you have little ones at home.

Belkin BE107200-12 is not for you if you intend to use it for juicing up your USB gadgets as it does not come with any USB charging ports.

Coupled with a lifetime warranty and connected equipment warranty, this 2.01 pounds Belkin surge protector is surprisingly affordable and is most suitable for protecting home theatre systems, home appliances, and desktop PC, laptops, and so on.

Unless you have a deep passion for white color, this white-colored 4000 joules surge protector from NTONPOWER may not be aesthetically pleasing to the eyes of many.

Versatile, heavy-duty (at 4000 joules), feature-rich, and ready for any surge protection needs you can throw at it. That’s probably the best way I would describe this 12 outlet surge protection device that is most suited for use with home theater and desktop computing equipment.

Unlike 2 of the above-mentioned competitors, this NTONPOWER surge suppressor comes with 6 widely-spaced outlets and has a master switch to conveniently shut power to all connected devices – a welcoming power-saving feature if you like.

And if you are like me who has an extremely cluttered desk (most of the time), this surge protector can be wall-mounted with its 4 mounting brackets.

Are you a gamer?

If you are, you will be happy to know that this surge protector is perfect for gaming setup – TV, gaming consoles, and accessories. No matter what kind of entertainment system you have at home or in the office, this surge protector with 15 feet long cord is definitely a worthy investment for a long time to come.

Except for the lack of safety shutter for outlets, this home theater surge protection device does not have many things I can nitpick on.

If you have been looking for a dedicated surge protector to help safeguard your home theater systems, this Panamax M8-AV-PRO may be the right one for you.

The features that come with Panamax M8-AV-PRO are truly optimized for home theater entertainment systems, continue reading as I explore a few of the awesome capabilities of this Panamax surge protection device.

First off, if your entertainment systems have been suffering from pops, hisses, hums, or visual artifacts among other common contaminated power symptoms, the Power Cleaning, and Filtration feature will help eliminate all of them – leaving you with enhanced audio and visual experiences.

I especially like the AVM (Automatic Voltage Monitoring) features which help to monitor and guard against incoming line voltage that may cause damage to the connected entertainment equipment.

M8-AV-PRO also helps protect equipment against prolonged over/under voltages (which may be common for old buildings) by disengaging the power source and only connecting back when safe voltage quality resumes. And if you need any better, you will have to look into getting power line conditioners.

This home theater surge protector that comes with a limited lifetime warranty is definitely not cheap by any means. However, it is definitely a small investment if you own high-end home entertainment systems at home and/or are looking to optimize both the visual and audio effects of your home entertainment systems.

Make a guess – what is the one thing that makes surge protection devices attractive?

Well, for most folks, it is the price and value they get in return. CyberPower CSHT1208TNC2 is one home theater surge protector you will derive great value from for its modest asking price.

You won’t find a whole lot of features like programmable timer control, or wireless voice controls with this CyberPower CSHT1208TNC2 because it is primarily designed to do one thing well and that is to protect the home entertainment systems.

If you own home theater equipment, A/V systems, gaming systems, or even other consumer electronics like Blu-ray players and modems at home, you can rely on CSHT1208TNC2’s 330V clamping voltage to safeguard them from damaging power surges triggered by storms, faulty power grids, or transients, and more.

This 3150 joules surge protector offers holistic surge protection for home entertainment equipment via its network, phone, and coaxial ports, features you do not usually get at this price range. If you have satellite TV receivers or broadband modems at home, you will love the 2 pairs of gold-plated RG6 coaxial connectors. 😍

Cyberpower is one brand that always makes a solid appearance on my recommended power protection product reviews and this CSHT1208TNC2 model is no exception.

If you are tired of little ones at home poking their tiny fingers into receptacles of power strips, you will be glad to know CSHT1208TNC2 comes with solid safety covers for all 12 outlets.

If you do not need so many outlets but still need protection for your home theater systems, you may want to check out Cyber CSHT706TC which comes with 7 outlets offering 1950 joules ratings.

CSHT1208TNC2 comes with a limited lifetime warranty and is a small investment when it comes to protecting your prized home theater systems that are worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.

If pivoting outlets is your thing and you have a genuine need (space-saving purposes) for them at home or in the office, this Belkin BP11223008 is worth considering despite its rather hefty price point.

Although this 4320 joules surge protector only protects coaxial and phone lines from power surges, it is more than sufficient to provide protection for home theater systems.

One thing to note is that Belkin BP11223008 comes with an oversized MOV (Metal Oxide Varistors) which essentially helps to absorb excessive electrical surges and it comes with robust housing to protect the internal circuits from impacts and fire hazards.

Belkin BP11223008 offers a decent clamping voltage of 400V but pales when compared to CyberPower CSHT1208TNC2 which comes with 330V. When it comes to clamping voltage, the lower the better and the standard is to not exceed 400V.

At one glance, it may seem like this Belkin surge protector is definitely a close contender to CyberPower CSHT1208TNC2. But if you were to compare in terms of price and features, CyberPower CSHT1208TNC2 is still my top choice for a home theatre surge protection device.

And just like CyberPower CSHT1208TNC2, Belkin BP11223008 does not offer any USB charging ports and does not come with any safety cover for its 12 outlets.

Unless you have a real need for rotating outlets and have no small kids at home, CyberPower CSHT1208TNC2 is definitely more price-friendly and better value for money in my opinion.

Monster AFDS50 is no ordinary surge protector partly due to its hefty price tag.

In congruence to its price tag, I have to admit that the build quality of this 4050 joules Monster surge protector is excellent.

Not only does it offers a sleek and modern exterior, but its MOV technology also makes it effectively fireproof as it could prevent electrical fires which may cause catastrophic damages to connected devices.

Besides providing surge protection for home theater systems, Monster AFDS50’s versatile features (USB-A and USB-C ports, widely spaced outlets) also make it a viable surge protection device for home appliances, office equipment like computers, laptops, and printers.

And of course, Monster Power is well known for delivering cleaner AC power to Audi video systems and computing equipment and if you have the budget, this Monster surge protector would be an excellent addition to safeguard your home theater systems at home.

Fair warning: be prepared to hold on to your wallet though – Monster AFDS50 is not budget-friendly. 🙂

Do not waste your time reading this if you are on a budget or do not own a high-end home entertainment system at home, this premium surge protector from Tripp Lite is not for you.

Tripp Lite HT10DBS comes with built-in Ethernet, Coaxial, and Phone/Modem protection which offers complete surge protection for home theater installations against damaging power surges and voltage spikes.

Why is it so expensive?

Color-coded label for all outlets

This 3840 joules Tripp Lite surge protector comes with 2 exclusive filter banks that completely isolate each other. That means equipment interferences from one bank will NOT be able to infiltrate across to the other bank. This will obviously cut down on unnecessary EMI/RFI noises and optimize the audio and visual clarity of home theater systems.

What’s more, Tripp Lite HT10DBS also offers 3-line 22 GHz gold coaxial protection ports which are more than enough to protect the many A/V components you have connected to your home theater systems.

There are also 4 transformer outlets to prevent sacrificing of outlets due to bulky adaptors.

Apart from the metal housing that offers superior durability, I really like the color-coded label that helps to identify the various connected A/V equipment that is plugged in.

This 10-outlet Tripp Lite surge protection device comes with a lifetime warranty and a whopping $500,000 ultimate lifetime insurance that covers any connected equipment.