StarTech.com 6ft (2m) 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 £18.12 ex-VAT, this StarTech USB‑C to HDMI cable is a sensible “just work” option if you need a reliable way to run a second display from a modern laptop/PC. The key win is the passive convenience: no fiddly dongles, a proper 2m run for desk setups, and support for the kinds of outputs people actually care about in offices (higher resolutions, smooth refresh rates, and HDR-capable panels). In day-to-day use—meetings, dual monitors, training rooms—it’s the sort of cable you don’t want to think about, because it’s less likely to be the thing that causes random handshake/blank-screen issues.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting it to magically solve compatibility edge cases. USB‑C video depends entirely on the laptop’s graphics/Alt Mode support, so if your device doesn’t output DisplayPort over USB‑C, this cable won’t help. Also, if you’re driving a demanding HDR setup over a long, cable-heavy run, performance can still be system-dependent—HDMI over USB‑C is sometimes more finicky than a straight HDMI port. Overall: good value for most UK business desk deployments, office AV, and “bring-your-laptop” scenarios; avoid it only if you’re unsure your endpoints support USB‑C video properly or you need guaranteed behaviour on a very specific HDR workflow.