StarTech.com 3ft (1m) 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 £16.84 ex-VAT, this is the kind of USB‑C to HDMI lead that’s genuinely useful in a UK office: it’s simple, short (so it behaves nicely on desks/docks), and it’ll get you from a modern laptop to an external monitor without fiddling with adapters. StarTech tends to be the boring-but-reliable choice, and with claims around 4K60/HDR it should suit most “daily driver” setups—presentations, dual-screen work, basic creative previews—especially if your laptop supports DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB‑C.

Who should buy: anyone powering a monitor via USB‑C on Windows laptops (or Macs that use a compatible USB‑C video path) and wants a tidy, low-fuss cable rather than a bulky dock. Who should skip: if you’re relying on guaranteed HDR behaviour, or you’re unsure your specific laptop/port negotiates 4K60 and HDR cleanly—those things can vary by device/driver more than the cable. Also, if you need long runs, this 1m length will annoy you. Overall: good value for a desk setup where you just want it to work, and a perfectly sensible buy at this price.