StarTech.com 16ft (5m) USB C to HDMI Cable 4K 60Hz w/ HDR10 - Ultra HD USB Type-C to 4K HDMI 2.0b Video Adapter Cable - USB-C to HDMI HDR Monitor/Display Converter - DP 1.4 Alt Mode HBR3

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For £25.44 ex-VAT, this is a decent “make it work” USB‑C to HDMI lead, but it’s not the sort of cable I’d buy if you’re expecting workstation-grade reliability every day in a busy docking setup. StarTech’s stuff is usually solid, and the 4K/60Hz + HDR angle is helpful for anyone using a modern laptop/Ultrabook where you want a crisp external display without faffing around with adapters. In practical terms: great for home/office desk use, presentations, and general screen mirroring/extension—especially if your USB‑C port supports the right video output mode.

That said, I’d only recommend it if your device is definitely compatible with DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB‑C. If your laptop only does USB‑C charging or doesn’t support video out properly, you’ll end up with “no signal” headaches. Also, keep expectations realistic: with USB‑C video, results can vary by laptop dock/graphics implementation, and HDR support isn’t always consistently honoured across every monitor + GPU combination. If you need something you can rely on in a corporate environment (shared desks, lots of different laptops), it’s worth sanity-checking compatibility first—or budgeting for a known-dock solution instead.