Technical Pro TPS9TU 9-Outlet Power Strip

Overview

The Technical Pro TPS9TU 9-Outlet Power Strip is built around a steel chassis with nine separately switched outlets, each marked by its own blue illuminated toggle on the front panel. Instead of one master switch controlling everything, you get individual control over each plug, which sounds like a small thing until you actually use it. A 5V USB port sits alongside the outlets, handy for topping off a phone without hunting for an extra adapter. The unit is rated to handle up to 15 amps, or roughly 1800 watts combined, which covers most household and small studio gear without issue. The cord runs 4 feet, short enough that placement near your outlet matters, and the strip itself can be mounted to a wall, desk, or rack rather than left dangling.

Features & Benefits

What actually makes this power strip stand out is how the switches are organized — you can kill power to a speaker, monitor, or charger without unplugging it or reaching behind a cluttered desk. Each outlet operates independently, which is more useful day-to-day than it sounds on paper. There is also a built-in noise filter that cuts down on RFI and EMI, something audio and home theater setups tend to appreciate since it can mean fewer pops or hums on a signal chain. The metal housing feels noticeably tougher than the plastic strips most people are used to, and it is light enough to mount under a desk or on a rack without much fuss. A small surge protection feature and the USB port round things out, adding a bit of extra utility without turning the unit into something overcomplicated.

Best For

This outlet strip makes the most sense for anyone juggling several pieces of gear that need separate power control — think a home studio with monitors, a mixer, and outboard effects, or a DJ setup where you want to kill one device without resetting the rest. It also works well on a cluttered office desk, where a monitor, dock, printer, and charger all compete for outlets. Entertainment centers benefit too, since consoles, receivers, and streaming boxes can each get their own switch instead of sharing one master toggle. If your real goal is just replacing a tangle of extension cords with something organized and mountable, the TPS9TU fits that role nicely. It is less suited for anyone who needs serious whole-home surge protection or industrial-grade load capacity.

User Feedback

Owners generally speak well of the build quality, often calling out the heavy-duty steel housing as sturdier than they expected for the price. The independent switching gets singled out repeatedly too, with people appreciating the ability to cut power to one device without disturbing everything else plugged in. Not every review is glowing, though. A recurring complaint is the 4-foot cord, which some buyers find too short once the strip is mounted or tucked behind furniture, forcing them to rely on an additional extension cord anyway. A smaller number of users report units that stopped working reliably after extended use, though this seems to be the exception rather than the norm. Overall, feedback sits in solidly average-to-good territory, landing around 3.9 stars.