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£15.24 inc. VAT
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For £12.71 ex-VAT, this HP DisplayPort to HDMI 1.4 adapter is the kind of “just make it work” accessory that’s genuinely worth having on hand in an office or at a client site. If you’ve got a laptop or desktop with DisplayPort and you need to run an HDMI monitor/projector, a basic passive adapter like this is usually the smoothest, lowest-friction fix. In practice, it’s ideal for standard business setups where you’re not chasing anything exotic—think day-to-day dual-screen work, presentations, and replacing a missing cable.
The main reason *not* to buy is if you need guaranteed high-end video behaviour like very specific refresh rates, unusual resolutions, or complex multi-monitor quirks. With adapters, compatibility can be a bit hit-and-miss depending on the graphics chip and the monitor’s HDMI expectations—so if you’re doing something critical (CAD, high refresh gaming, or a tricky projector), it’s smarter to confirm compatibility first or use a proper cable that matches your end devices.
Who should buy: IT admins, field engineers, and small teams standardising desk setups who want a cheap, reliable workaround. Who shouldn’t: anyone with demanding display requirements or a “will this do 4K/144Hz flawlessly?” use case.

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StarTech.com Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Cable - mDP to HDMI Adapter with Built-in Cable - Black - 5 m (15 ft.) - Ultra HD 4K 30Hz (MDP2HDMM5MB) - Adapter cable - Mini DisplayPort male to HDMI male - 5 m - black - 4K support

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StarTech.com 12ft (4m) HDMI 2.1 Cable, Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable 48Gbps, 8K 60Hz/4K 120Hz HDR10+ eARC, Ultra HD 8K HDMI Cable/Cord w/TPE Jacket, For UHD Monitor/TV/Display - Dolby Vision/Atmos, DTS-HD (HDMM21V4M) - Ultra High Speed - HDMI cable with Ethernet - HDMI male to HDMI male - 4 m - shielded - grey, black - passive, 4K120Hz support, 8K60Hz (7680 x 4320) support - for P/N: 4PORT-8K-HDMI-SWITCH

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StarTech.com 20in (50cm) HDMI 2.1 Cable 8K - Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable 48Gbps - 8K 60Hz/4K 120Hz HDR10+ eARC - Ultra HD 8K HDMI Cord - Monitor/TV/Display - Flexible TPE Jacket - Ultra High Speed - HDMI cable - HDMI male to HDMI male - 50 cm - shielded - grey, black - passive, 4K120Hz support, 8K60Hz (7680 x 4320) support

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StarTech.com USB 3.0 to 4 HDMI Adapter, External Video & Graphics Card, USB Type-A to Quad HDMI Monitor Display Adapter Dongle, 1080p 60Hz, USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter/Video Converter, Windows - Multi Monitor Adapter - Adapter cable - USB Type A male to HDMI female - 1 m - space grey - 1080p support 60Hz