StarTech.com 10ft (3m) USB C to HDMI Cable - 4K 60Hz USB Type C to HDMI 2.0 Video Adapter Cable - Thunderbolt 3 Compatible - Laptop to HDMI Monitor/Display - DP 1.2 Alt Mode HBR2 - Black

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For £28.69 ex-VAT, this StarTech USB‑C to HDMI cable is the kind of “just works” accessory you buy once and stop thinking about. StarTech generally gets the boring stuff right—reliable handshake, sensible compatibility with laptops that support DisplayPort Alt Mode, and the cable length (10ft/3m) is genuinely useful in offices where your laptop desk isn’t right next to the TV/monitor. If you’re setting up a meeting room, training space, or a hot-desking setup, a decent USB‑C→HDMI lead beats lots of bargain adapters that can be temperamental.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your devices don’t clearly support video out over USB‑C (Alt Mode). If you’re unsure, this is where people get stung: some USB‑C ports charge-only, and no cable will fix that. Also, if you need multi-display docking, odd resolutions, or long runs through cable trays with lots of movement, you might be better with a proper dock or a more robust connection setup—though for a straightforward laptop-to-HDMI use case, it’s good value and low drama.