StarTech.com 2 Port VGA Video Splitter - USB Powered

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For £18.77 ex-VAT, the StarTech 2‑port VGA splitter is the kind of no-frills utility I’d recommend only if you’re genuinely dealing with **legacy VGA** and you just need a simple “one source, two displays” arrangement. It’s USB-powered, so it avoids the hassle of hunting for a mains adapter, and for typical office use (presentations, admin dashboards, spare monitor in a meeting room) it can save you from more expensive switching gear. StarTech generally keeps these basics reliable, so if your problem is simply duplicating the same VGA output, this does that job without drama.

That said, it’s not a good buy if you’re expecting anything fancy: VGA splitting has limitations (most notably around resolution/image quality and any kind of “independent” output). If the displays need to run different content or you’re seeing softness/flicker on longer cables, you’ll likely end up disappointed—VGA isn’t forgiving. I’d also only buy it if you’ve confirmed both monitors/inputs are truly VGA-capable; otherwise, spending a bit more on something more modern (or addressing the source) will give you a better long-term outcome.

**Who should buy:** UK businesses with older PCs/signage laptops using VGA who need a cheap, dependable duplication setup. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone trying to do modern resolutions, independent screens, or anything beyond straightforward cloning.