Power board / surge protector
Mixed6/10BudgetSansai is an Australian-owned budget brand whose power boards are sold at PB Tech and other ANZ retailers. Owners find the boards good for the money, though build quality is more variable than Jackson or HPM. Its only recall on record was a 4-outlet board in 2003.
Good at
- Low prices on surge boards and adaptors
- Individually switched and USB-C PD boards available
- Large range of double adaptors, timers and travel adaptors
Weak at
- Quality varies across the range
- Narrow socket spacing on some boards
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
In Australia: 2003 ACCC recall of the PAD-4 board (reversed wiring); nothing since found.
PAD-661SW (switched)PAD-8066 (USB-C PD)Surge adaptorsTravel adaptors
Best for: budget buyers who need a basic surge board or adaptor
nzauuk (not sold)us (not sold)hk (not sold)