Buying a surge protector remains hard

Buying a surge protector has always been hard. First, you need to have some understanding of the technology, then you need to find unbiased reviews from a qualified reviewer. Good luck with that. Consumer Reports, for example, has punted on the topic.

Then too, there are many auxiliary decisions with any surge protector: how many outlets does it have, are the outlets child-proof, does it offer phone line and/or coax protection, are there widely spaced transformer outlets, is the plug flat so it can easily fit behind furniture, how long is the cord and more.