Best Overall
Anker Nano Power Strip
Key details
- Outlets
- 6 AC + 4 USB
- Desk Fit
- 0.6–1.8 in edges
- USB-C Power
- 70W max
- Surge Rating
- 1500 joules
A desk strip earns its keep when it can retire the laptop brick. The Anker Nano is the only pick here that does: one USB-C port delivers up to 70W, enough to charge a thin laptop or fast-charge a tablet, while the other USB ports handle a phone and accessories.
What makes it our top pick is the 10-port layout. Six AC outlets and four USB ports are split into top and bottom zones, so a chunky monitor plug on the lower row does not block the quick-access ports above. We liked that the clamp holds the body steady enough to plug in one-handed, which is the difference between a desk accessory and a thing you fight. The 1500-joule rating gives a reasonable cushion for a desk full of electronics.
The clamp fits desk edges from 0.6 to 1.8 inches; measure before you commit, because curved or steeply sloped edges are outside its range. The five-foot cord is the other spec to check—on a deep desk or a standing desk far from the wall, plan a short extension. Neither issue undercuts the recommendation for a laptop-heavy desk; they just decide where it goes.
Pros
- 70W USB-C laptop charging
- Dual-zone layout keeps bulky plugs apart
- Clamp holds steady for one-hand plugging
- 1500-joule surge protection
Cons
- Costs more than the other picks here
The Anker Nano is the desk clamp we recommend first for a laptop-heavy setup, because its 70W USB-C port replaces a charger and its clamp stays put.