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26 PDUs under $250 from Gitryin, Tripp Lite, Comvolt and more. Most cost $159 to $229, and half cost less than $187.

Top brands: Tripp Lite (5)

APCSpec score 7.5

14 Outlets, 15 Current rating, Vertical (0U)

+Vertical 0U mount saves rack unit space
+14 outlets for many connected devices
+Rack mountable on 100/120V supply
$233.97-32%List: $342.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
SynaccessSpec score 8.1

13 Current rating

+Remote on and off control for outlets
+Network control via web and telnet
+USB control option
−Only two power outlets
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 7.5

14 Outlets, 15 Current rating, Vertical (0U), Over 10 ft

+Fourteen outlets for connecting many devices
+Vertical 0U mount saves rack unit space
+Cord longer than 10 ft
−Basic PDU with no outlet metering
$153.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 7.5

14 Outlets, 20 Current rating, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U), Over 10 ft

+Fourteen outlets, including 2 C19 outlets
+1U rack mount saves space
+Input cord longer than 10 ft
−Basic PDU with no outlet metering
$185.75
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 7.5

14 Outlets, 20 Current rating, Vertical (0U)

+Vertical mount saves rack unit space
+14 outlets for multiple devices
+20A capacity for moderate loads
−No metering or monitoring of power draw
$167.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Tripp Lite

14 Outlets, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U), Over 10 ft

+Fourteen outlets, including 2 C19 outlets for high-draw equipment
+1U rack mount saves space
+Input cord longer than 10 ft
−Basic PDU with no outlet metering
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 8.0

16 Outlets, 15 Current rating, Vertical (0U), Over 10 ft

+Metered PDU that reports outlet power use
+Sixteen outlets for many devices
+Vertical 0U mount saves rack unit space
$183.45
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Eaton

16 Current rating, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U)

+Rated at 16 A for mid-range electrical loads
+Mounts in a standard 19-inch rack in 1U or 2U
+Single-phase design with L5-20P input connection
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
StarTechSpec score 7.8

8 Outlets, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U)

+Wall-mount 4U open frame rack with built-in shelf
+8 outlet horizontal 1U PDU included
+Surge protection built in
−Only 8 outlets on the included PDU
$193.82-12%List: $221.37
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
GelongtuSpec score 8.1

16 Outlets, 30 Current rating, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U)

+16 outlets for rack equipment
+Metered for monitoring power draw
+Fits 19-inch racks in 1U or 2U
−Requires an L6-30P 30 amp outlet
$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Valiant PowerSpec score 8.4

12 Outlets, 30 Current rating, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U)

+Volt and amp meter shows real-time readings
+Surge protection built in
+Mounts in a 19-inch rack for data equipment
−Requires a 240V supply, not standard household outlets
$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
Valiant PowerSpec score 8.4

4 Outlets, 50 Current rating

+Built-in surge protection
+Metered output for monitoring usage
+Vertical 1U rackmount design
−Requires a 220V L6-50P input supply
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 8.3

30 Current rating

+Metered display tracks power draw
+Surge protection built in
+Includes C13 and C19 outlets for server equipment
−Requires a 240V supply
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
GitryinSpec score 7.8

10 Outlets, 15 Current rating

+Includes 3 retractable 140W GaN USB-C laptop chargers
+Surge protection built in
+10 outlets for many devices
−Bulky profile with retractable chargers and 10 outlets
$179.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:05 PST - Details
GitryinSpec score 7.8

10 Outlets, 15 Current rating

+Includes 2 retractable 140W GaN USB-C chargers
+Includes a retractable 40W Lightning charger
+Surge protection built in
−Bulky profile with retractable chargers and 10 outlets
$155.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:05 PST - Details
GitryinSpec score 7.8

10 Outlets, 15 Current rating

+Includes 2 retractable 140W GaN USB-C laptop chargers
+Includes 3 retractable chargers
+Surge protection built in
−Bulky profile with retractable chargers and 10 outlets
$173.94
as of 11/04/2026 01:05 PST - Details
Comvolt

16 Current rating

+Accepts 100 to 240 VAC input voltage
+Provides 6 circuits for separate loads
+Supports manual and RS485 control
−Limited to 16 A total for all circuits
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
TRENDnetSpec score 8.1

6 Outlets, 15 Current rating

+Six outlets for rack-mounted equipment
+Network management for remote control
+Surge protection included
$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Altair TechnologySpec score 7.8

30 Current rating, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U), 6 ft

+Metered for monitoring power draw
+Fits a 19-inch rack in 1U or 2U
+Six ft cord with L6-30P plug
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 7.8

10 Outlets, 15 Current rating, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U), Over 10 ft

+Metered display shows current draw
+Ten outlets for a crowded rack
+Fits standard 19-inch racks in 1U or 2U
$151.74
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
GitryinSpec score 7.8

10 Outlets, 15 Current rating

+Four retractable USB-C chargers with 140W GaN output
+Ten outlets for multiple devices
+Surge protection included
$221.94
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
GitryinSpec score 7.8

10 Outlets, 15 Current rating

+Two 140W GaN and two 40W retractable USB-C chargers
+Ten outlets for multiple devices
+Surge protection included
$173.94
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
GitryinSpec score 7.8

10 Outlets, 15 Current rating

+Three 140W GaN and one 65W retractable USB-C chargers
+Ten outlets for multiple devices
+Surge protection included
$206.34
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 7.5

8 Outlets, 30 Current rating, 19-inch rack (1U or 2U), 7 to 10 ft

+Eight outlets for rack-mounted equipment
+Mounts in a 19-inch rack in 1U or 2U space
+Power cord length of 7 to 10 ft
$189.95
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Preis-Zone

16 Current rating

+Four 230 V sockets and two 16 A sockets for mixed loads
+Includes a 32 A 400 V socket for higher-power equipment
+Includes a switch cable with an EEC plug
$222.61
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

PDUOutletsCurrent ratingMountingSpec scorePrice
1415Vertical (0U)7.5$233.97
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
138.1$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
1415Vertical (0U)7.5$153.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
142019-inch rack (1U or 2U)7.5$185.75
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
1420Vertical (0U)7.5$167.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
1419-inch rack (1U or 2U)n/a$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
1615Vertical (0U)8.0$183.45
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
1619-inch rack (1U or 2U)n/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
819-inch rack (1U or 2U)7.8$193.82
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
163019-inch rack (1U or 2U)8.1$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

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