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Best extension leads with UK sockets compared in 2026

An extension lead is a simple way to add sockets where a room has too few. This roundup compares five UK models, from plain four-way leads to switched versions with surge indicators and USB ports. We look at cable length, stated ratings, protection features, wall mounting and price, so you can see how each lead differs and which suits your setup.

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Masterplug Four-Socket Extension Lead

Our Top Pick

Best overall

The Masterplug lead pairs four switched sockets with stated surge protection and a three-year equipment warranty for £9.50.

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Extension leads compared by sockets, cable length and features

ProductBrandPriceRetailerSockets and USB portsCable lengthSwitches and indicatorsFuse and stated ratingProtection and extras
Wolf Power 4-Way Extension LeadWolf Power£6.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK4 UK sockets2mNo individual switches stated13A fused UK plug; BS1363 / UKCA statedFlat plug; wall-mounting holes
Status 4-Way Extension LeadStatus£6.5Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK4 UK sockets4mNeon power indicator13A; 3,120W stated; fused plugSafety shutters; wall-mountable
Masterplug Four-Socket Extension LeadMasterplug£9.5Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK4 UK sockets2mIndividual switches; power and surge LEDs13ASurge protection; 3-year connected-equipment warranty stated
Mscien Four-Way Extension Lead with USBMscien£16.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK4 UK sockets and 3 USB ports3mIndividual socket switches and indicator lamps13A / 3,250W statedOverload protection; wall mount; safety doors
PRO ELEC PELB1768 Four-Socket Extension LeadPRO ELEC£11.0Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK4 UK sockets10mIndividual switches with neon indicators13A; BS1363/A statedLong cable for rooms, workshops or offices

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Extension leads with UK sockets compared

Wolf Power 4-Way Extension Lead

Best for a slim, simple setup

Wolf Power 4-Way Extension Lead

A simple 2m four-way lead with a flat plug and slim design for £6.99.

The Wolf Power lead has four sockets, a 2m cable and a UK three-pin plug. The flat plug and slim design may suit tight spots such as behind furniture, and it can be mounted on a wall. Product details state a 13A fuse, BS1363 and UKCA. There are no individual switches or USB ports, so it suits anyone wanting plain extra sockets at a low price.

Price£6.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Sockets and USB ports
4 UK sockets
Cable length
2m
Switches and indicators
No individual switches stated
Fuse and stated rating
13A fused UK plug; BS1363 / UKCA stated
Protection and extras
Flat plug; wall-mounting holes

What We Like

  • Flat plug and slim design
  • Wall-mountable at £6.99

Considerations

  • No individual switches
  • No USB ports
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Status 4-Way Extension Lead

Best budget buy

Status 4-Way Extension Lead

A low-cost four-way lead with a 4m cable and neon power indicator for £6.50.

The Status lead has four sockets on a 4m cable, with a neon power indicator and wall-mounting option. Product details state 13A, 3,120W, 1.25mm² copper conductors, a moulded fused plug, flame-retardant housing and safety shutters. It has no individual switches or USB ports. It is a straightforward choice if you want extra reach at the lowest price in this group.

Price£6.5Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Sockets and USB ports
4 UK sockets
Cable length
4m
Switches and indicators
Neon power indicator
Fuse and stated rating
13A; 3,120W stated; fused plug
Protection and extras
Safety shutters; wall-mountable

What We Like

  • Lowest price at £6.50
  • 4m cable with neon power indicator

Considerations

  • No individual socket switches
  • No USB ports
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Masterplug Four-Socket Extension Lead

Best overall

Masterplug Four-Socket Extension Lead

A switched four-socket lead with surge indicator, stated surge protection and a warranty at £9.50.

The Masterplug lead offers four sockets on a 2m cable, each with its own switch, plus power and surge indicator LEDs. Product details state surge protection, a 13A rating and a three-year connected-equipment warranty up to £1,000. It can be wall mounted. It has no USB ports, but the mix of switches, indicators and stated protection for £9.50 gives it a useful spread of features at a mid-range price.

Price£9.5Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Sockets and USB ports
4 UK sockets
Cable length
2m
Switches and indicators
Individual switches; power and surge LEDs
Fuse and stated rating
13A
Protection and extras
Surge protection; 3-year connected-equipment warranty stated

What We Like

  • Individual switches with power and surge LEDs
  • Stated surge protection and 3-year warranty

Considerations

  • Shorter 2m cable than some rivals
  • No USB ports
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Mscien Four-Way Extension Lead with USB

Best with USB ports

Mscien Four-Way Extension Lead with USB

The only lead here with three USB ports alongside four sockets, though it costs the most at £16.99.

The Mscien lead has four AC sockets and three USB ports, so phones and similar devices can charge without a separate adaptor. The 3m cable, individual switches, indicator lamps, safety doors and wall mounting add to its appeal. Product details state 13A/3,250W maximum, overload protection, BS1363/A and a 750°C fire-resistant shell. It is the priciest option here at £16.99.

Price£16.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Sockets and USB ports
4 UK sockets and 3 USB ports
Cable length
3m
Switches and indicators
Individual socket switches and indicator lamps
Fuse and stated rating
13A / 3,250W stated
Protection and extras
Overload protection; wall mount; safety doors

What We Like

  • Three USB ports plus four sockets
  • Individual switches and indicator lamps

Considerations

  • Most expensive at £16.99
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PRO ELEC PELB1768 Four-Socket Extension Lead

Best for long reach

PRO ELEC PELB1768 Four-Socket Extension Lead

A four-socket lead with a 10m cable and individual neon-lit switches for £11.00.

The PRO ELEC PELB1768 has the longest cable here at 10m, useful when the nearest socket is across the room. It has four sockets, each with its own switch and neon indicator, and a UK Type-G plug. Product details state a 13A rating and BS1363/A. There are no USB ports, and it costs £11.00, less than the switched surge-protection model and the USB lead.

Price£11.0Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Sockets and USB ports
4 UK sockets
Cable length
10m
Switches and indicators
Individual switches with neon indicators
Fuse and stated rating
13A; BS1363/A stated
Protection and extras
Long cable for rooms, workshops or offices

What We Like

  • Longest cable at 10m
  • Four switches with neon indicators

Considerations

  • No USB ports
  • No stated surge-protection feature
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