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£21.97 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
StarTech’s USB‑C to HDMI adapter for about £18 ex‑VAT is the kind of small, boring accessory that actually earns its keep in an office. It’s a sensible choice if you’ve got a laptop with a USB‑C video output and you just need a reliable “plug it in and it works” connection to a monitor or projector for meetings, dual-screen work, or quick screen shares. StarTech’s adapters tend to be dependable with fewer gremlins than the no-name stuff, and the price is fair for something you’ll use regularly rather than a one-off hack.
That said, I wouldn’t buy this if your laptop is fussy about USB‑C alt‑mode support or if you’re trying to drive high-end setups (multiple displays, weird docking scenarios, or demanding refresh rates). Also, if you already use a proper docking station, you may be better off with that instead of relying on an adapter—less cable clutter, fewer points of failure. For most UK business users on Windows laptops who need a straightforward, everyday HDMI bridge, it’s good value. If you’re buying for something more complex, tell me your laptop model and what monitor/dock you’re using and I’ll sanity-check compatibility.

Lenovo
Lenovo - HDMI cable - HDMI male to HDMI male - 2 m - for ThinkSmart Hub 11H1

STARTECH
StarTech.com StarTech.com Premium Certified High Speed HDMI 2.0 Cable with Ethernet - 15ft 5m - 3D Ultra HD 4K 60Hz - 15 feet Long HDMI Male to Male Cord (HDMM5MP) - HDMI cable with Ethernet - HDMI male to HDMI male - 5 m - black - for P/N: KITBXAVHDPEU, KITBXAVHDPUK, KITBXDOCKPEU, KITBXDOCKPUK, USBC-HDMI-CDP2HD4K60

STARTECH
StarTech.com 330 ft. (100 m) HDMI Over CAT5e / CAT6 Extender - HDMI over CAT5e - HDBaseT Extender - 4K30 - HDMI Video Extender (ST121HDBTPW) - Video/audio extender - over CAT 5e/6 - up to 100 m - for P/N: ST121HDBTRP, SVA12M2NEUA, SVA12M5NA

STARTECH
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Dual HDMI 2.0 Adapter - 4K 60Hz Dual Monitor TB3 HDMI Video Adapter - Thunderbolt 3 Certified -Mac & Windows (TB32HD24K60) - Adapter cable - 24 pin USB-C male to HDMI female - 28.4 m - silver - active, 4K60Hz (4096 x 2160) support - for P/N: TB33A1C