Do you have an appliance with a cord that just always seems to get in the way? Too many are built with older outlets in mind, instead of having sideways plugs that run along the wall and save space. Thankfully, there's a solution: a six-in-one pivoting outlet system. This handy device is both a surge protector and multi-outlet in one.

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With surge-protection features and easy-to-rotate outlets, this is one space-saving gizmo you don't want to miss.

$16 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal?

The Echogear Wall Outlet is just $16 — that's 20% off. It's a small price to pay to get rid of that pesky rat's nest of ugly, hard-to-maneuver wires in your home. Worth noting: This also includes a five-year, $25,000 connected equipment warranty. This means that, in some instances, devices that are connected and get damaged because of an outlet failure could be covered.

Why do I need this?

Cable management is important. This gadget makes it easy to adjust them to the front or to the side, and it solves the issue of brick-sized adapters blocking access to adjacent plugs (looking at you, every Google smart home device ever).

On top of those features, the EchoGear also filters out "dirty" power. Not sure what that means? Basically, it boils down to high-demand appliances in your home — like a washer and dryer or a blender — that create a surge in your home's power network that can interfere with sensitive electronics. This gadget prevents that surge from reaching anything plugged into it.

What customers say:

More than 13,000 customers raving about the EchoGear's space-saving features.

"This is the fifth one of these I have purchased," said one happy shopper. "The unit is versatile, and that is its key feature. The ability to rotate each of the six outlets helps both with shorter cords and in keeping things closer to the wall, without plugs and cords intruding deeply into room space. The fact that it also serves as a surge protector is an added bonus. Although it covers the entire outlet on a standard electrical outlet, it makes it up by providing six outlets. But again, its flexibility is the key."

"Someone had their thinking cap on when they designed this one," gushed another. "The variable aim you can do with the receptacle is very beneficial in a tight area. Love the 1,800 joule protection too. Won't have to worry about getting something fried in a power surge or lightning strike. Since most insurance policies have a $1,000 deductible, this little jewel can save you some major bucks."

"The rotating feature of this product is what I like most," said a third reviewer. "Helps ensure that all of my computer components are surge-protected and that they all fit perfectly. You are also able to remove the wall plate and screw this into the outlet, which is also a plus."

"This wall outlet is useful for tight places," said a final fan. "Useful also in locations where one does not want plugs to protrude out from the wall, such as a night table. The USB plugs are handy, containing both a USB-A and a USB-C, but it would have been better for the designers to have placed them on top of the unit instead of only on the left side. It is a bit inaccessible if everything is to the right of the outlet. However, the outlet does the job where a low profile is needed."

If this isn't quite what you're looking for, don't worry: Echogear has a ton of other inexpensive accessories. Here are a couple of our faves.

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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