StarTech.com 15ft (5m) Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable - 4K 30Hz Video - mDP to HDMI Adapter Cable - Mini DP or Thunderbolt 1/2 Mac/PC to HDMI Monitor/Display - mDP to HDMI Converter Cord

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For £19.24 ex-VAT, this is a sensible “just works” Mini DisplayPort to HDMI lead for anyone with a device that has MiniDP/Thunderbolt 1/2 and needs to drive a standard HDMI monitor. In the real world it’s the kind of cable you keep in the office drawer: quick setup, no fiddling, and it’s especially handy for older Macs/PCs that don’t have HDMI natively. If you’re plugging a laptop into a meeting-room screen or a small office monitor, the value is pretty hard to beat.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting modern high-refresh or gaming-style behaviour. It’s intended for basic monitor use, and if you need premium smoothness, you’ll likely end up disappointed (and you might even chase the wrong problem when the limitation is the output standard). Also, double-check your device has Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 1/2—if you’ve got USB‑C “full” (not MiniDP/Thunderbolt), you’ll need a different adapter approach. For the right hardware, though, it’s a good, cost-effective fix.