StarTech.com 2-Port DisplayPort MST Hub, Dual 4K 60Hz, DP to 2x DisplayPort Monitor Adapter, DP 1.4 Multi-Monitor Video Adapter, 1ft (30cm) Built-in Cable, USB Powered, Windows Only

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For £29.78 ex-VAT this is a sensible little “get-it-done” adapter if your goal is simple: turn one DisplayPort output into two DisplayPort monitors at up to 4K/60, without buying a whole docking station. It’s USB-powered, so you’re not usually hunting for extra power bricks in a cramped office setup, and the short built-in lead suits desk use where the hub can sit close to the PC. In a lot of day-to-day admin/office roles, that’s the real value—fast deployment with minimal faff.

That said, I’d be cautious about expectations. MST (multi-stream) on Windows can be picky depending on the exact GPU/driver combination and sometimes the monitor models. If you need guaranteed “plug in and everything just works” across a mixed fleet of monitors, a proper docking solution or a known MST-capable graphics setup is safer. Also, this is Windows-only, so it’s a no-go for Macs and most Linux environments. For a single workstation or a small rollout where you control the hardware and can test, it’s good value. For broad “enterprise standardise everything” deployments, I’d rather you spend a bit more on something you know will behave consistently.