Belkin USB Power Strip Surge Protector

I had high hopes for this after using many Belkin surge protectors/power strips. This was for my fancy monitor, which also powers my Macbook Pro when connected by usb c. I like to power everything off at night. Pros Nice looking, great arrangement of outlets, usb ports, high joules for protection Cons With this one, my monitor made a strange clicking noise when turning the surge protector back on, It's never made that sound before using this. I tried switching back to the original power cable, usb c cable, and then finally back to the older Belkin 8 Outlet Conserve Surge Protector, and only then did it stop making the clicking nose when the power was turned back on. I wanted something with a higher joules rating. It's disappointing because it's nice clean looking with my white desk. I've always had good luck with Belkin. Not taking a chance with this. Maybe I got a dud. Will have to return it. Something isn't right.