StarTech.com 4K HDMI 2-Port Video Splitter – 1x2 HDMI Splitter – Powered by USB or Power Adapter – 4K 30Hz

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For £40-ish ex-VAT, this StarTech 1x2 HDMI splitter is a pretty sensible “just make it work” purchase—especially in small UK office setups where you want the same 4K image on two screens. In day-to-day terms, it’s ideal for things like dual displays in meeting rooms, training areas, reception screens, or duplicating a single media source without messing around with matrix switchers. The fact it’s powered via USB (or a dedicated adapter) is also a practical plus if you’re deploying it around existing monitor power/USB ports.

I’d only be cautious if you’re trying to run long HDMI runs, tricky sources (some PCs/laptops with aggressive HDMI handshakes), or you need rock-solid reliability over time without babysitting. Also, it won’t help if your requirement is “different content on each screen”—it only duplicates. But for straightforward mirroring—two displays showing the same feed—this is good value and unlikely to disappoint. If you’re a reseller or IT team buying something low-drama for occasional AV duplication, this is the kind of unit you’ll be glad you kept in stock.