Best Power Strip for Workbench (2026): 5 Strips Compared

Compared on paper

Specifications are manufacturer rated, collected 1 November 2026.

How the points were given

Each strip is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, using only what the listing publishes. A strip with a stated UL, ETL or CSA listing scores for safety; a strip with no listing stated scores from its breaker or fuse alone. The weights are on our How We Pick page.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.

What the listings tell you

Every strip here is metal with a 6FT cord and a wall mount design. Only the JUNNUJ has 16 outlets; the rest have 6 or 8. Surge protection runs from 1200J to 4800J. Only the HEZI strip is rated 20A and 2500W; the rest are 15A and 1875W. Only the HEZI strip states a resettable breaker, while the Plug’n and OKCHILD strips use a disposable fuse. Warranties run 1 year on the Plug’n and HEZI strips and 2 years on the CCCEI, OKCHILD and JUNNUJ strips.

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Outlets and spacing

Outlet counts here run from 6 on the CCCEI and OKCHILD strips, through 8 on the HEZI and Plug’n strips, to 16 on the JUNNUJ strip. Spacing matters as much as count: the HEZI outlets sit 1.57 inches apart, the Plug’n outlets 1.69 inches apart, and the JUNNUJ outlets 2.6 inches apart, so bulky chargers and adapters fit without covering the next socket. The CCCEI strip mixes 4 compact outlets with 2 wide-spaced outlets. Count the plugs that live on the bench, chargers, lights and tools, and pick a strip with room to spare.

Surge protection and load

Surge protection runs from 1200J on the CCCEI and HEZI strips, through 2100J on the Plug’n strip and 2700J on the OKCHILD strip, to 4800J on the JUNNUJ strip. Load is the other figure: four strips are rated 15A, 125V, 1875W and 60Hz, while the HEZI strip is rated 20A, 125V, 2500W and 60Hz. The HEZI listing warns that on a 15A system, do not exceed 1875W, so check the circuit before plugging a 20A strip into it. A higher joule figure and a higher load rating both help, but neither lets the strip carry more than its circuit allows.

Breaker or fuse

When the load trips, the difference between a breaker and a fuse decides whether the strip works again. The HEZI strip has a 20A circuit breaker that cuts power on a trip and resets by turning off the power and pressing the reset switch. The OKCHILD strip has a 15A circuit breaker, and the JUNNUJ strip has a built-in 20A circuit breaker. The Plug’n strip uses an automatic shut-off fuse that is disposable, so the product will not be able to continue to use after exceeding the specified power, and the OKCHILD strip also states a disposable fuse with no reset stated. The CCCEI strip states no circuit breaker or fuse. A resettable breaker is the friendlier choice for a bench that trips often.

Mounting and cord

Every strip here mounts to the wall, and every cord is 6FT long. The Plug’n strip has 4 mounting holes and includes 4 mounting screws for horizontal or vertical installation on the wall or under the table. The HEZI strip has 2 metal mounting holes, the JUNNUJ strip has 2 mounting holes, and the CCCEI strip has 2 mounting keyholes. The Plug’n and OKCHILD strips have a 45-degree flat plug that will not block the bottom socket of a duplex wall outlet. Cord gauge is stated on two strips: 12AWG on the HEZI and 14AWG on the CCCEI. Mount the strip where the cord meets the wall outlet without stretching across the bench. See our best garage workbench guide for benches to mount one on.

Electrical safety

Read the load rating before plugging in, and never exceed the stated watts for the circuit. The HEZI listing warns not to exceed 1875W on a 15A system, and the Plug’n listing states the strip shuts down immediately if the current exceeds 15A. If the bench needs a new circuit, use a licensed electrician rather than running extension cords across the floor. Keep the strip dry, keep cords off the floor where they can be cut, and check the breaker or fuse after a trip. For longer runs from the wall, see our best heavy duty extension cord guide.

Garage Fit Check

• Check the circuit: the HEZI strip is rated 20A and 2500W, and the listing warns not to exceed 1875W on a 15A system.
• Count the outlets: 16 on the JUNNUJ, 8 on the HEZI and Plug’n, 6 on the OKCHILD and CCCEI.
• Measure the bench: the Plug’n strip measures 17.32 inches long, and the CCCEI strip measures 14.5 inches long.
• Mount it with the holes stated: 4 on the Plug’n, 2 on the HEZI, JUNNUJ and CCCEI strips.
• Keep the 6FT cord within reach of the wall outlet; all five strips state a 6FT cord.

FAQ: garage tools

What size screw mounts a power strip?

The Plug’n listing states the package contains 4 mounting screws, but no listing states a screw size, so use the screws included with the strip and the mounting holes stated on the listing.

How do I choose a power strip for a workbench?

Count the outlets, check the surge protection and load, and confirm the mounting. These strips offer 6, 8 or 16 outlets, 1200J to 4800J of surge protection, and 15A or 20A loads, with wall mounting on every strip.

What is a power strip in electrical terms?

A power strip in this guide is a metal strip with 6 to 16 outlets, a 6FT cord, surge protection from 1200J to 4800J, and a wall mount design, made to share one wall outlet among bench tools, chargers and lights.

How many outlets does a workbench power strip need?

It depends on the bench: 6 outlets suit a small bench with a charger and a light, 8 outlets suit a bench with tools and chargers, and the 16-outlet JUNNUJ strip suits a bench that runs many tools at once.

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