Sansai Power board / surge protector

Sansai · Power board / surge protector

Sansai

Mixed6/10

Privately held, Australian-owned supplier of power boards, adaptors, cables, batteries and small electronics, trading since the 1990s.

From: Australia
HQ: Keysborough, Australia
Owned by: Independent
Made in: China
Also sold as: Sansai Australia

sansai.com.au

Power board / surge protector

Mixed6/10Budget

Sansai 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

PAD-661SW (switched)PAD-8066 (USB-C PD)Surge adaptorsTravel adaptors

Best for: budget buyers who need a basic surge board or adaptor

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Power board / surge protector brands in New Zealand

Sansai is #6 of 7, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	JacksonAustralia	7.5/10Good	Mid-range
2	BelkinUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
3	APCUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
4	HPMAustralia	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	ArlecAustralia	6/10Mixed	Budget
6	SansaiAustralia	6/10Mixed	Budget
7	Tech.IncNew Zealand	6/10Mixed	Budget

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.