StarTech.com Conference table box for AV connectivity

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re trying to clean up a meeting room where cables have to disappear into a conference table, this kind of “table box” from StarTech is usually a sensible buy. At ~£194 ex-VAT it’s not cheap, but it’s the sort of money you pay to avoid a permanent spaghetti mess and endless “which lead is that?” troubleshooting. For teams that do regular room turns, or for office managers who want the AV setup to be predictable, it’s the right direction: fewer exposed connectors, easier cable routing, and a cleaner handover to whoever’s running the session.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it blindly just because it’s labelled for AV/HDMI connectivity. These table boxes can be very specific about what ports and cable paths you actually need, and if your room setup is unusual (adapter-heavy, switching, longer cable runs, or connectors that don’t match your existing kit), you might end up paying for something you can’t fully use. If your current HDMI runs and device connectors are straightforward and you value a tidy, repeatable install, it’s a good value. If you’re unsure about compatibility with your existing AV hardware, it’s better to pause and confirm the fit first than “hope” it’ll work.