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HPM · Power board / surge protector

HPM

Good7/10

Australian electrical-accessories brand started by the Herrman family in the 1930s, known for switches, sockets and power boards; owned by France's Legrand since 2007.

From
Australia
HQ
Sydney, Australia
Owned by
Legrand (2007)
Made in
Australia and Asia
Also sold as
HPM Legrand, HPM Industries
www.hpm.com.au

Power board / surge protector

Good7/10Mid-range

HPM is a household name for switches and sockets in Australia and New Zealand, and its power boards are dependable, if unexciting. The range spans basic boards to 12-outlet surge boards with RFI filters and child-safe designs.

Good at

  • Long-established electrical brand backed by Legrand
  • Surge boards up to 12 outlets with RFI filtering
  • Child-safe boards with rotating outlet covers

Weak at

  • Basic models have modest surge ratings
  • Fewer USB-C PD boards than Jackson
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Surge Protected powerboardsChild-Safe powerboardsRFI filter powerboards

Best for: buyers wanting a trusted electrical-trade brand from the hardware store

nzauuk (not sold)us (not sold)hk (not sold)

Power board / surge protector brands in United Kingdom

HPM isn’t readily sold in United Kingdom for this category.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BelkinUnited States7/10GoodPremium
2APCUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
3MasterplugUnited Kingdom7/10GoodBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.