StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with 140W PD Charging, 4K 60Hz HDMI, USB 5Gbps Hub, Mini Dock For MacBook / Dell / Thinkpad / HP / iPad / Tablets

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For £27.66 ex-VAT, this is the kind of no-nonsense multiport adapter that actually makes sense in a UK office: it turns one USB‑C port into “enough connectivity to get work done” without paying mini-dock prices. The 4K 60Hz HDMI output is the standout for anyone who needs a proper external display for meetings/spreadsheets, and the built-in USB hub means you can keep the important peripherals plugged in (keyboard/mouse, dongle, etc.) without dangling extra adapters. If you’re a reseller supporting lots of mixed fleets (MacBooks, ThinkPads, Dell/HP laptops, plus iPads), this style of universal adapter is easy to standardise and deploy.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for power users or anyone with higher expectations around docking “feel”. Multiport adapters at this price point are great as a travel/desk “bridge,” but they can be less reliable than higher-end docks when you stack lots of devices, drive demanding USB peripherals, or try to replace a full dock. Also, if your priority is ultra-clean multi-monitor setups, robust thermals, or lots of downstream performance, you’ll likely end up wanting a more premium dock. Overall: buy this for office staff, field workers, and helpdesks who need a dependable, cheap way to add HDMI + a small hub, but don’t buy it expecting it to behave like a flagship docking station.