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20 Mar, 2026
£21.80 inc. VAT
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For £18 ex-VAT, this is a pretty sensible “just make it work” DisplayPort-to-HDMI lead, assuming you’re using it for normal office/VDI/laptop monitor duty rather than anything fancy. The 1 m length is great for desk setups where you don’t want extra cable clutter, and the claimed 4K@60 capability is exactly what people want for modern screens and smooth cursor motion. In practice, DisplayPort→HDMI is often the easiest way to connect a laptop with DP out to an HDMI-only monitor, especially when you’re dealing with docking stations and want fewer adapter headaches.
I’d buy this if your requirement is a straightforward DP (source) to HDMI (display) connection and you want decent value without paying “premium cable” prices. The fact it supports hot-plug is useful for docks and monitor swaps, and the gold connectors aren’t going to magically improve signal over a quality standard cable, but they do suggest it’s built for everyday plugging/unplugging. I’d avoid it if you’re trying to do anything edge-casey like long cable runs, very high-frequency/high-bandwidth “guarantee it won’t negotiate badly” scenarios, or if you’re repeatedly gaming/creating critical latency—then it’s worth spending a bit more on brands with stronger testing/known compatibility.

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