StarTech.com 6ft (2m) USB-C to HDMI Adapter Cable, 8K 60Hz, 4K 144Hz, HDR10, USB Type-C to HDMI 2.1 Video Converter Cable, USB-C DP Alt Mode/USB4/Thunderbolt 3/4 Compatible - USB-C Laptop to HDMI Monitor

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For £28.63 ex-VAT, this is the sort of USB‑C to HDMI lead that’s worth buying if you’ve got modern laptops with DisplayPort Alt Mode / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3–4 and you just want a reliable “plug it in and it works” connection. In day-to-day office use, that matters more than the headline refresh rates: dual-use people (laptop desk setup + quick meeting room swaps) tend to appreciate adapters/cables that don’t need fiddling, and StarTech is generally decent on consistency and build quality. The fact it’s positioned as HDMI 2.1–class output also makes it a safer pick if you’re using higher-spec monitors or you care about smoother motion/clear HDR presentation.

That said, I’d be cautious if you’re trying to run everything at the top-end “8K/144Hz” claims—those outcomes depend heavily on the exact laptop/graphics chipset and sometimes the cable/port implementation. Also, if your laptop doesn’t truly support the required video output mode over USB‑C (some USB‑C ports are charge/data-only), you’ll waste your money. If you’re in a mixed fleet environment, I’d sanity-check each device’s USB‑C video support first. Otherwise: good value for a B2B reseller’s customers who need a dependable adapter cable for common laptop-to-monitor setups.