While a power manager or conditioner may include surge protection, it is not the same thing as a surge protector. A surge protector is designed to protect your electronic devices from sudden and unexpected surges of electricity, such as those caused by lightning strikes or power outages. Surge protectors typically include a metal oxide varistor (MOV), which absorbs the excess voltage and redirects it away from your devices. A power manager or conditioner, on the other hand, is designed to provide a stable and clean power supply to your electronic devices. It can help to protect your devices from a range of electrical issues, including surges, spikes, noise, and fluctuations in voltage. Power managers and conditioners often use a range of technologies, including surge protection, noise filtering, voltage regulation, and battery backup, to ensure that your devices receive a consistent and stable power supply. In summary, while both surge protectors and power managers/conditioners can help to protect your electronic devices, they serve different purposes. A surge protector is primarily focused on protecting your devices from sudden and unexpected surges of electricity, while a power manager or conditioner is focused on providing a stable and clean power supply to your devices.