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9 PDUs under $250 from Gitryin, Tripp Lite, Comvolt and more. Most cost $159 to $229, and half cost less than $189.

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 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
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
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
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

Compare specs

PDUOutletsCurrent ratingMountingSpec scorePrice
142019-inch rack (1U or 2U)7.5$185.75
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
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
123019-inch rack (1U or 2U)8.4$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
3019-inch rack (1U or 2U)7.8$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
101519-inch rack (1U or 2U)7.8$151.74
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
83019-inch rack (1U or 2U)7.5$189.95
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

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