Progressive Industries surge protector without a doubt the way to go. Their lifetime warranty is for real - replaced or repaired mine twice due to water inside at NO cost (actually likely my fault) and after many years, I just had the pigtail replaced due to torquing it in the bay, my issue for sure and at my cost. Now have a refurbished unit! The unit has saved us multiple times over the years. Will not plug in without it.
The $99 cheapies do not do what these Progressive units do. They are basically worthless. Expensive electronics require good surge protection. Well worth the initial expense. Cmon - spend the extra money to actually have protection!