Desk or sofa, six sockets
You want several switched sockets on a stated 3 m lead, and you will read both surge lines. The DEWENWILS is £16.99 with 4.6 from 2,224 ratings. The bullet prints 270 joules and the surge attribute says 13 Amps.
Wall mounted extension lead comparison 2026
The best wall mounted extension leads, compared.
Top pick: DEWENWILS 6-way 3 m – 4.6 from 2,224 ratings, six sockets, and a stated 3 m cable break a five-way tie at 4.6. The 270 joule bullet and the 13 Amp surge attribute still disagree. Best value: PIBEEX 2-way 3 m – About £13.99, 4.6 from 1,777 ratings, and the only BS1363/A bullet in this set. Two sockets only, and no printed joules. Updated October 2026.
A wall-mounted extension lead is a portable UK multi-way strip with a Type G plug, a flexible cable, and slots or brackets so you can screw it to a wall, a desk underside, a pegboard, or a 19-inch rack. Screwing it up does not make it fixed wiring. Every outlet still shares one 13 A wall socket and one BS 1362 fuse. A title that says 3,250 W is writing 13 A times 250 V. UK mains are nominally 230 V, so that same 13 A is about 2,990 W for the whole strip. Stated cable lengths are 1.5 m, 2 m, or 3 m, except where a listing clashes or states none. The [buying checks](/hub/sockets-and-extension-leads/wall-mounted-extension-lead/sub/wall-mounted-extension-lead-buying-guide) cover the plug, the 13 A limit, the cable, the mount, and the joules. If you need sockets in the same place every day, have more wall sockets fitted by a registered electrician. Scores are the amazon.co.uk star line times 20.
A wall-mounted extension lead is a portable UK multi-way strip with a Type G plug, a flexible cable, and slots or brackets so you can screw it to a wall, a desk underside, a pegboard, or a 19-inch rack.
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Our view
The DEWENWILS 6-way is a black plastic bar, 37 cm long, with a stated 3 m cable and a 13 A plug, at £16.99. Across 2,224 amazon.co.uk ratings it sits at 4.6, and in a sample of 50 reviews people use the switches to isolate a lamp or a PC without pulling the plug. The safety bullet prints 270 joules and a 13 A resettable breaker, while the surge attribute says 13 Amps, so those two lines are not one figure. The same listing says four switches on a 6-way strip, and reviewers describe a switch on each socket. Mounting is two rear screw points; several reviews say the holes arrive covered, or that the screws pass through so the heads show on the front. Sockets are often tight, and one review found two sockets that would not take the earth pin. It is the top pick in this set because the star line is tied at 4.6 and this listing has the longest review count, with the joule clash still on the page.
Pros
- Six sockets and a stated 3 m cable at £16.99
- 4.6 from 2,224 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Reviewers use the switches to isolate one appliance
- Safety bullet prints 270 joules and a spare fuse
- Some reviews say screws and wall plugs are in the box
Cons
- Surge attribute says 13 Amps, not 270 joules
- Bullet says four switches on a 6-way strip
- Sockets can be tight; one review could not seat two UK plugs
- Screw heads can show if the holes pass through the front
Best for: A desk or sofa run where you want six switched sockets on a stated 3 m lead and will read both surge lines.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs one consistent joule figure, USB ports, or hidden keyhole screws.
Specifications
- Model
- DEWENWILS 6-way 3 m
- Brand
- DEWENWILS
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,224)
- Type
- Switched bar
- Sockets
- 6
- Cable
- 3 m
- Current
- 13 A
- Surge
- 270 J clash
- Mounting
- Rear screws
- Switches
- 4 or 6 claimed
- Housing
- Plastic
Common questions
How is this strip mounted?
The bullet says two screw mounts in the back. Reviews say the holes can be covered, or that screws pass through to the front, so the heads show.
What surge figure does the listing print?
The safety bullet says 270 joules and a 13 A resettable breaker in the plug. The surge-protection attribute says 13 Amps, not joules.
Does every socket have its own switch?
The title says individual switches. The bullet says four switches on a 6-way strip. Reviews describe a switch per socket.
Our view
The PIBEEX is a white 2-way bar at £13.99 with a stated 3 m cable, a 13 A fuse, and a spare fuse in the box. It is the best value in this set because that price sits next to 4.6 from 1,777 amazon.co.uk ratings and the only bullet here that says the plug meets BS1363/A. Reviewers use the two switches beside a bed or a television and praise a compact body that clears the floor. One review measured the stated 3 m cable at about 1.5 m, so you should check the flex before you plan a long run. The attribute line says two USB ports, and the bullets never describe them. There is no joule figure, even though one review claims surge protection. Sockets sit close enough that chunky plugs can clash, and one unit was dead on arrival.
Pros
- £13.99 with 4.6 from 1,777 ratings
- Bullet states BS1363/A and a 13 A fuse
- A switch and indicator on each of the two sockets
- Two rear mounting slots
- 24-month guarantee stated in the bullet
Cons
- Only two sockets
- One review measured about 1.5 m against a stated 3 m
- USB is an attribute line, not a bullet
- No joule rating is printed
Best for: Two appliances beside a bed or a television, if a short bar and a printed BS1363/A line are what you need.
Less suitable: A six-socket desk, USB ports you can verify from the bullets, or a printed joule figure.
Specifications
- Model
- PIBEEX 2-way 3 m
- Brand
- PIBEEX
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,777)
- Type
- Switched bar
- Sockets
- 2
- Cable
- 3 m stated
- Current
- 13 A
- Surge
- No joules
- Mounting
- Rear slots
- Switches
- Per socket
- USB
- Attribute only
- Housing
- Plastic
Common questions
Does the listing say it is surge protected?
The page asks the question. The bullets state a 13 A fuse, safety doors, and flame-retardant material, not a joule rating. One review says it has surge protection.
Are there USB ports?
The attribute line says two USB ports. The bullets never describe them. One review mentions USB ports.
Can you screw it to a wall?
The bullet says two mounting slots on the rear. It does not say the screws are included.
Our view
The TOPREK 3-way is a brown wood-effect plastic bar, not timber, at £18.99 with a 2 m cable and a printed 1,800 joule figure. It carries 4.6 from 562 amazon.co.uk ratings, and reviewers buy it because the finish sits against furniture better than a white strip. One illuminated switch covers the whole bar, which helps when the wall socket is hidden, and the USB pair shares 5 V at 3.1 A. Reviews say the rear slots can be tight, upside down, or missing the groove that lets the strip hang, and screws are not supplied. One review reports a faint buzz when the switch is on, and another says the body gets warm even when it is not fully loaded. The cable exits the opposite end from some of the photos, so the orientation is fixed once you screw it up.
Pros
- Printed 1,800 joule figure
- Wood-effect plastic finish that reviewers match to furniture
- 4.6 from 562 ratings
- One USB-C and one USB-A, total 5 V / 3.1 A
- Compact 3-socket body, about 21 cm in the bullet
Cons
- Plastic, not timber
- Mounting slots often will not hang, and screws are not supplied
- One switch for the whole strip
- Separate reviews report buzzing and a body that runs warm
Best for: Three sockets in a living room where the finish matters and 1,800 joules is printed.
Less suitable: A sure keyhole hang, a switch per socket, or anyone who wanted real wood.
Specifications
- Model
- TOPREK wood-effect 3-way 2 m
- Brand
- TOPREK
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(562)
- Type
- Wood-effect
- Sockets
- 3
- Cable
- 2 m
- Current
- 13 A
- Surge
- 1,800 J
- Mounting
- Rear slots
- Switches
- One switch
- USB
- 5 V, 3.1 A
- Housing
- Wood-effect
Common questions
Is the housing real wood?
The listing calls it a wooden-effect finish. The enclosure material is plastic. Reviews say it is hard plastic, not timber.
What do the USB ports claim?
One USB-C and one USB-A, total output 5 V / 3.1 A. The bullet also lists USB-C at 5 V 3 A and USB-A at 5 V 2.4 A, which cannot all be delivered at once.
Will the rear slots take screws?
The bullet says two mounting slots. Reviews say screws are not included and that some slots are too tight, upside down, or missing the groove that lets the strip hang.
Our view
The ROOTOMA 4-way is the lowest price in this set at £11.89, with a 1.5 m cable, one switch for the mains and the USB side, and 4.6 from 165 amazon.co.uk ratings. The listing claims six USB ports and a shared total of 24 W / 4.8 A, and it says integrated surge suppression without printing joules. Several of the 50 sampled reviews say USB-C ports were dead, failed within days or months, ran hot, or charged very slowly. One buyer could not get support after every USB port failed within six months. One review says the strip blew up beside a bed, which is that reviewer’s report, not a lab finding. The short praise is about the mains side: a compact white bar beside a bed or under a television. It does not take the best-value badge, because that USB fault cluster sits on the cheapest shelf price.
Pros
- Lowest shelf price here at £11.89
- 4.6 from 165 ratings
- Compact 4-way with a 1.5 m lead for a bedside
- Six USB ports on the listing, total 24 W / 4.8 A
- 12-month warranty stated
Cons
- Repeated USB-C failures, heat, and slow charging in the sample
- One review says it blew up beside a bed
- Surge is claimed with no joule figure
- One switch for mains and USB, and 1.5 m is short
Best for: A short bedside bar if you will treat the USB ports as optional and unproven.
Less suitable: Phone or laptop charging you need to keep working, or a printed joule rating.
Specifications
- Model
- ROOTOMA 4-way 1.5 m
- Brand
- ROOTOMA
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(165)
- Type
- USB bar
- Sockets
- 4
- Cable
- 1.5 m
- Current
- 13 A
- Surge
- Claimed, no J
- Mounting
- Two holes
- Switches
- One switch
- USB
- 24 W total
Common questions
How much do the USB ports share?
One bullet says up to 12 W on USB-C and USB-A, and a total of 24 W / 4.8 A across all ports. There is no PD wattage on a single port.
Is the surge claim a joule rating?
The bullet says integrated surge suppression and does not print joules. Child-safety shutters are stated.
What do reviews say about the USB ports?
Several of the 50 reviews say USB-C ports were dead, failed within days or months, ran hot, or charged very slowly. One review says the strip blew up beside a bed.
Our view
The ANVODE 4-way is a black bar, 30.5 cm long, at £18.99 with a 2 m cable, five switches, and four USB ports that share 5 V at 3.4 A. It has 4.6 from 69 amazon.co.uk ratings, a short sample next to the DEWENWILS line of 2,224. Reviewers use the end screw holes under a desk, on pegboard, and in a campervan, and they like switching the USB side on its own. There is no joule figure and no British Standard in the bullets. In 25 review texts, one unit was dead on arrival, one lost its switches after four months, and one buyer found two of four sockets dead after the return window. A 30-day free return is stated, which is not a repair warranty. The holes are the practical reason to look at it, and the review history is too short to treat the 4.6 as settled.
Pros
- Two screw holes, one at each end, used under desks and on pegboard
- Five switches on a 4-way, including a USB switch
- USB total stated as 5 V / 3.4 A
- 4.6 from 69 ratings
Cons
- Only 69 ratings and 25 review texts
- No joule figure is printed
- Dead-on-arrival, failed switches, and two dead sockets appear in separate reviews
- The 30-day return is not a stated repair term
Best for: A desk underside or pegboard if you want end holes and will accept a short review history.
Less suitable: A printed surge energy, a long review line, or a cable longer than 2 m.
Specifications
- Model
- ANVODE 4-way 2 m
- Brand
- ANVODE
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(69)
- Type
- USB bar
- Sockets
- 4
- Cable
- 2 m
- Surge
- No joules
- Mounting
- End holes
- Switches
- Five switches
- USB
- 5 V, 3.4 A
- Housing
- Plastic
Common questions
Can you screw it under a desk?
The bullet says two screw mounting holes, one at each end, for a workbench, wall, or the underside of a counter. Reviews mention a desk, pegboard, and a campervan.
What do the USB ports share?
The bullet says USB-C up to 3 A each and USB-A up to 2.4 A, with a total output of 5 V / 3.4 A. The total is the shared limit.
Is a surge rating printed?
The page asks whether it has surge protection. The bullets do not give joules, a fuse rating, or a British Standard.
Our view
The TOPREK 6-way is the larger wood-effect plastic bar at £22.99, with a 2 m cable, a printed figure of at least 2,100 joules, and 4.5 from 929 amazon.co.uk ratings. Reviewers buy two or three because the finish matches a television stand, and one side switch kills the whole strip. Four USB ports share 5 V at 3.1 A, so the higher per-port lines cannot all run at once. The bullet spaces the sockets at 1.94 inches, and reviews say a large plug or a set-top adapter blocks the socket opposite. The body is called light, and plugs can stick going in and out. One review lost a socket within three months. Four side slots are the mount, which is a different job from a pair of rear keyholes.
Pros
- Printed surge figure of at least 2,100 joules
- 4.5 from 929 ratings
- Four side mounting slots
- Four USB ports with a stated shared total of 5 V / 3.1 A
Cons
- 1.94 inch spacing, so large plugs block the opposite socket
- One switch for the whole strip
- The USB total is shared, so it is not high power on every port
- One review lost a socket within three months
Best for: A furniture-matched 6-way if your plugs are slim and you want 2,100 joules on the listing.
Less suitable: Tool transformers, chunky mains adapters, or a switch on every socket.
Specifications
- Model
- TOPREK wood-effect 6-way 2 m
- Brand
- TOPREK
- Price
- ∼£23
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(929)
- Type
- Wood-effect
- Sockets
- 6
- Cable
- 2 m
- Current
- 13 A
- Surge
- 2,100 J
- Mounting
- Side slots
- Switches
- One switch
- USB
- 5 V, 3.1 A
- Housing
- Wood-effect
Common questions
How far apart are the sockets?
The bullet says 1.94 inches. Reviews say large plugs and set-top adapters block the socket opposite, so you may only use two of the six.
What surge figure is printed?
The bullet says at least 2,100 joules, with an on/off switch and an integrated circuit breaker. The attribute repeats 2,100 joules.
Is there a switch for each socket?
The item highlight says one switch. Reviews describe a side switch that turns the whole strip off, not a switch per socket.
Our view
The Alpheus 7-way is a black metal strip, about 48 cm by 4.8 cm, at £28.99, with 180° brackets for a wall or a 19-inch rack and one illuminated master switch. It has 4.5 from 16 amazon.co.uk ratings, and 11 review texts praise the metal body against plastic bars and the reversible ears for a small rack or under a desk. The listing states 13 A and does not state a cable length; one review’s mention of 2 m is not a spec. The bullet says a surge protection system and gives no joules, and one buyer found nothing on the product or the box and suspects the claim is the fuse in the plug. UKCA and CE are claimed; BS 1363 is not named. There is no USB. Seven sockets still share one 13 A plug, so the metal body does not add circuits. The sample is small, and the price is the highest here, for a strip whose flex length you cannot read before you buy.
Pros
- Only metal housing in this set, at 800 g
- 180° brackets for a 19-inch rack or a wall
- Seven sockets and one master switch
- UKCA and CE claimed, with a 12-month warranty
Cons
- Cable length is not stated
- Surge is claimed with no joules
- 4.5 from only 16 ratings
- Highest price at £28.99, and still one 13 A feed
Best for: A small rack or a bench where you want metal brackets and will measure the cable on arrival.
Less suitable: A living-room finish, a stated 3 m lead, or a printed joule rating.
Specifications
- Model
- Alpheus 7-way metal rack
- Brand
- Alpheus
- Price
- ∼£29
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(16)
- Type
- Metal rack
- Sockets
- 7
- Current
- 13 A
- Surge
- Claimed, no J
- Mounting
- Rack brackets
- Switches
- Master switch
- Housing
- Metal
Common questions
How long is the cable?
The listing does not state a length. One review says the strip came with a 2 m cord. That figure is not a listing spec.
What surge protection is specified?
The bullet says a surge protection system and gives no joules. One review found nothing on the product or the box and suspects the claim is the fuse in the plug.
Will it fit a 19-inch rack?
The bullet says adjustable 180° brackets and compatibility with 19-inch rack mounting. Reviews also describe fixing it to a wall or under a desk.
Our view
The BOCHLION 5-way is £25.99 with five switches, a flame-retardant PC shell, and one USB-C port listed as PD 30 W, plus further USB ports at 5 V / 3.4 A. It scores 4.2 from 190 amazon.co.uk ratings, the lowest star line in this set. The title says a 3 m cord, a bullet says 2 m, and reviews measure about 1.7 m. The title says surge protection and prints no joules; reviews say the unit is marked overload protection. Keyholes are claimed, and several reviews could not hang the strip without altering shallow slots. One review reports a smell of burning plastic after about two weeks, and another says the strip gets hot if left on. Socket spacing of 5.2 cm is praised when the plugs go in, and the shutters are often described as stiff. A two-year manufacturer warranty is on the listing.
Pros
- Five switched sockets and one PD 30 W USB-C port
- 5.2 cm socket spacing in the bullet
- Flame-retardant PC shell claimed
- Two-year manufacturer warranty stated
Cons
- Cable length conflicts: title 3 m, bullet 2 m, reviews about 1.7 m
- Surge in the title, no joules; reviews say an overload marking
- Keyholes described as hard to use
- 4.2 from 190 ratings, with reports of heat and a burning-plastic smell
Best for: A home-office bar if you measure the flex yourself and only need 30 W on one USB-C port.
Less suitable: A reliable 3 m cable, a printed joule figure, or an easy keyhole hang.
Specifications
- Model
- BOCHLION 5-way PD 30 W
- Brand
- BOCHLION
- Price
- ∼£26
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(190)
- Type
- USB bar
- Sockets
- 5
- Cable
- 3 m or 2 m
- Current
- 13 A
- Surge
- Title, no joules
- Mounting
- Rear keyholes
- Switches
- Per socket
- USB
- PD 30 W
- Housing
- Plastic
Common questions
How long is the cable?
The title says a 3 m cord. A bullet says 2 m. Reviews measure about 1.7 m, and one says the 3 m figure includes the board.
Is every USB port 30 W?
The bullet describes one PD 30 W USB-C port, plus three USB-C and two USB-A ports listed at 5 V / 3.4 A. 30 W is not claimed for every port.
Does the listing prove surge protection?
The title says surge protection and prints no joules. The safety bullet lists overload and related cut-offs. Reviews say the unit is marked overload protection, not surge.
Our view
The toomke 6-way lists a 3 m cable, a 13 A fuse, keyhole slots, and a switch on each socket, at £17.84. The file holds 50 review texts and no Customer Reviews summary, so this comparison scores it 0 and you have no star line to weigh. Those texts praise individual switches for a kitchen, a bedroom television, or Christmas lights, and one mentions a spare fuse. There is no joule rating, and no British Standard in the bullets. One review says a couple of sockets need a hard press to make contact, and another says an indicator stayed dark while the socket still worked. A further review wanted larger rear holes. Use the keyholes as a stated feature, and skip the listing if you buy from a star count.
Pros
- Six sockets, each with a switch, on a stated 3 m cable
- Keyhole slots are named for wall mounting
- Review texts describe a spare fuse and a heavy-duty plastic body
- 13 A and 3,250 W are stated as the strip total
Cons
- No Customer Reviews star line in the file
- No joule figure and no British Standard in the bullets
- Some sockets need a hard press, and one indicator failed
Best for: A plain six-way bar if you will accept a listing with no star summary.
Less suitable: A purchase you want to judge from an amazon.co.uk rating, or a printed surge energy.
Specifications
- Model
- toomke 6-way 3 m
- Brand
- toomke
- Price
- ∼£18
- Type
- Switched bar
- Sockets
- 6
- Cable
- 3 m
- Current
- 13 A
- Surge
- No joules
- Mounting
- Keyholes
- Switches
- Per socket
- Housing
- Plastic
Common questions
Does it claim surge protection?
The page asks whether it has a surge protector. The bullets state a 13 A fuse, a fire-resistant casing, and safety doors. They do not print a joule rating.
How do you fix it to a wall?
The bullet says keyhole slots for wall mounting. It does not say screws are included. One review says the rear holes could be larger.
What is the Amazon star rating?
This raw file has review texts and no Customer Reviews summary line, so the star score and count are not stated.
How we compared
On 16 October 2026 the score for each of the nine amazon.co.uk listings is the star line times 20. A 4.6 becomes 92. A missing Customer Reviews line scores 0. Price is not inside that score. It is used only to choose the best-value badge after the review sample is read. No laboratory test, no joule measurement, and no check of a BS 1363 mark on a plug in our hands.
1
Amazon star line
70%The published score is the star average times 20. 4.6 is 92, 4.5 is 90, and 4.2 is 84. toomke has review texts and no Customer Reviews aggregate, so it scores 0.
2
Review count, for the tie only
20%Five listings score 92. The top pick is the DEWENWILS because the review line is 2,224, against 1,777, 562, 165, and 69. That count does not create a second score.
3
Assessment notes, not deducted
10%A cable-length clash, a surge field that says 13 Amps, and a repeated USB fault stay in the assessment. They are not subtracted from the star score. The shelf price is used only for the best-value badge.
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Wall mounted extension lead buying guide
Start with the mount, the plug, and the 13 A budget. A slot or a bracket does not add a circuit, and 3,250 W on a title is the same 13 A written at 250 V. Then read the cable length, the USB total, and whether surge is a joule figure. Prices in this set run from about £11.89 to about £28.99 on amazon.co.uk. If you need sockets in the same place every day, more wall sockets beat another lead.
What is a wall mounted extension lead?
A wall-mounted extension lead is a portable UK multi-way socket strip with a Type G plug, a flexible cable, and keyhole slots or brackets. You screw it to a wall, a desk underside, a pegboard, or a 19-inch rack. That fixing does not make it part of the fixed installation. Every outlet on the bar still shares one 13 A wall socket and one BS 1362 fuse. The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 require a standard plug to be an approved BS 1363 type with a BS 1362 fuse.
Best for
- A desk, sofa, or bedside run where the strip can be screwed up and still stays on one 13 A plug
- A pegboard, bench, or small rack when the listing states slots, holes, or brackets
Not ideal for
- A bathroom, outdoors, or anywhere the listing has no IP rating
- A substitute for new fixed sockets, or a kettle plus another high load on the same strip
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Reading 3,250 W as extra capacity
That title line is 13 A times 250 V. UK mains are nominally 230 V, so the same fuse is about 2,990 W for every appliance on the strip together. A kettle of around 3 kW, a rule of thumb, can use almost all of it.
- 2
Daisy-chaining, or a kettle plus another high load
Electrical Safety First says most leads are 13 A, that you use only one extension device per socket, and that you do not daisy-chain. Screwing the bar to a wall does not add a second circuit.
- 3
Trusting surge language, or treating wood-effect as timber
Surge counts when joules are printed. A field that says 13 Amps is not that number. Wood-effect in this set is plastic. None of the nine listings states an IP rating, and an extension does not belong in a bathroom.
What to weigh up
Mount, plug, and the 13 A budget
HighThe listing has to state slots, holes, or brackets. A plug adaptor with no lead, or a travel strip on rubber feet, is a different product, and one surge lead was dropped from this set because reviews said it had no mounting holes. The plug should be Type G, and the strip should be 13 A. The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 require an approved BS 1363 plug with a BS 1362 fuse. Only the PIBEEX bullet here says BS1363/A. A printed 3,250 W is 13 A at 250 V.
Cable, USB total, and joules
HighStated lengths in this set are 1.5 m, 2 m, or 3 m. BOCHLION’s title says 3 m, a bullet says 2 m, and reviews say about 1.7 m. Alpheus states no length, so a review mention of 2 m is not a spec. BEAMA points at cable of at least 1 mm² up to 2 m and 1.25 mm² or 1.5 mm² beyond that. USB totals here are shared and small: 5 V at 3.1 A or 3.4 A, or 24 W across the ROOTOMA ports. One PD 30 W port on the BOCHLION is not 30 W on every port. The PIBEEX USB line is an attribute, not a bullet.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Two sockets beside a bed
A short bar and a printed BS1363/A line matter more than six sockets. The PIBEEX is £13.99 with 4.6 from 1,777 ratings. One review measured about 1.5 m against a stated 3 m, and there is no joule figure.
Bench, pegboard, or a rack
You want metal brackets for a wall or a 19-inch rack, and you will measure the cable on arrival because the listing states none. The Alpheus is £28.99, still one 13 A feed, with 4.5 from 16 ratings and no joules.
Common questions about wall mounted extension leads
Which wall mounted extension lead is the top pick in 2026?
The top pick in this set is the DEWENWILS 6-way 3 m at about £16.99, with 4.6 from 2,224 amazon.co.uk ratings. Six sockets, a stated 3 m cable, and the longest review line in a five-way tie at 4.6 are why it takes that place. The safety bullet prints 270 joules, and the surge attribute says 13 Amps, so those lines are not one figure. The bullet also says four switches on a 6-way strip. This is not a laboratory result.
How much does a wall mounted extension lead cost on amazon.co.uk?
The nine listings kept here run from about £11.89 to about £28.99. About £12 to £15 covers the ROOTOMA and the PIBEEX. About £17 to £23 covers the DEWENWILS, toomke, ANVODE, and both TOPREK models. About £26 to £29 covers the BOCHLION and the Alpheus. These are the amazon.co.uk shelf prices in the comparison file. They are not a promise that the penny price is still current.
What should you check before you buy a wall mounted extension lead?
Check that the listing states slots, holes, or brackets, then that the plug is Type G and the strip is 13 A. Read the cable length, and treat a clash as a reason to measure the flex. USB totals here are shared supplies, such as 5 V at 3.1 A or 3.4 A. A surge claim counts when joules are printed, such as 2,100 J, 1,800 J, or 270 J. A field that says 13 Amps is not a joule rating.
Is a wall-mounted extension lead the same as a surface mounted socket?
No. A wall-mounted extension lead is still a portable strip on one 13 A plug. Screwing it to a wall does not create a new circuit. A surface mounted socket is fixed wiring, compared in the surface mounted socket comparison. Electrical Safety First says to use only one extension device per socket and not to daisy-chain. If you need sockets in the same place every day, a registered electrician fitting more wall sockets is the advice, not another lead.
What does 3,250 W on the title mean?
It is 13 A times 250 V written as a wattage. UK mains are nominally 230 V, so the same 13 A fuse is about 2,990 W. That figure is the whole budget for every appliance on the strip, not capacity on top of the wall socket. A typical UK kettle is around 3 kW, which is a rule of thumb, and it can use almost all of a 13 A lead on its own. A joule rating does not increase that continuous limit.
When is a surge claim a real number?
When the listing prints joules. In this set that is 270 J on the DEWENWILS bullet, 1,800 J on the TOPREK 3-way, and at least 2,100 J on the TOPREK 6-way. The DEWENWILS surge attribute still says 13 Amps, so quote the bullet and the attribute separately. The ROOTOMA, Alpheus, and BOCHLION use surge language with no joules. Reviews of the BOCHLION say the unit is marked overload protection. Do not treat those lines as a measured surge rating.
Can you mount one in a kitchen or a bathroom?
A kitchen is a high-load room. A kettle and another high load on one strip is a common mistake, because the strip is still 13 A. Read wall mounted extension leads for kitchens before you put a kettle on a mounted bar. Do not run an extension into a bathroom. Ordinary sockets belong at least 2.5 m from a bath or shower, and bathroom-zone work is for a registered electrician. None of these nine listings states an IP rating.
When should you stop and call an electrician?
Call a registered electrician for new sockets or a spur, for anything in a bathroom zone, for a socket that is already warm or cracked, and for machinery that needs more than a 13 A plug. Stop using a strip that is hot, buzzing, or losing sockets, and use the retailer’s returns route rather than opening it. Drilling into a wall that may hide a cable is a separate risk. Mounting holes do not turn the lead into fixed wiring.
Our verdict
The top pick is the DEWENWILS 6-way 3 m at about £16.99: 4.6 from 2,224 ratings, six sockets, and a stated 3 m cable, in a tie at 4.6 that the review count breaks. The safety bullet prints 270 joules and the surge attribute says 13 Amps, so that clash stays on the page. The best value is the PIBEEX 2-way 3 m at about £13.99, with 4.6 from 1,777 ratings and the only bullet in this set that says BS1363/A. It has two sockets, no joule figure, and one review measured about 1.5 m against a stated 3 m. The cheaper ROOTOMA also scores 92, and it does not take the best-value place because sampled reviews describe USB-C faults.
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DEWENWILS 6-way 3 m
4.6 from 2,224 ratings, six sockets, and a stated 3 m cable break a five-way tie at 4.6. The 270 joule bullet and the 13 Amp surge attribute still disagree.
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PIBEEX 2-way 3 m
About £13.99, 4.6 from 1,777 ratings, and the only BS1363/A bullet in this set. Two sockets only, and no printed joules.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to wall mounted extension leads
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Wall mounted extension lead buying guidePlug, 13 A, cable, mount, USB total, and joules, without a ranking.Best wall mounted extension leadWhich of these nine fits which job, and who should skip each one.How to fit a wall mounted extension leadKeyholes, screws, and the cable route, stopping before the job is fixed wiring.Wall mounted extension lead for a garageBench, pegboard, and metal versus plastic, still on a 13 A ceiling.Surge protection on a wall mounted leadJoules versus a fuse described as surge, using the listings that clash.
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Sources
Public UK sources on extension leads, BS 1363 plugs, and bathroom zones. Listing prices and star counts are from the amazon.co.uk extracts kept for this comparison. Prices move.
- Electrical Safety First, extension leads (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First, plugs and fuses (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- BEAMA extension lead safety check-list (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- BEAMA BS 1363:2023 bulletin (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First, bathroom (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- NICEIC, bathrooms and electrics (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Voltimum UK, maximum flex length (retrieved 16 October 2026)
This page contains affiliate links to amazon.co.uk. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Scores are the published star line times 20. They are not a laboratory test, and no joule rating was measured.