StarTech.com Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter - Active mDP 1.4 to HDMI 2.0 Video Converter - 4K 60Hz - Mini DP or Thunderbolt 1/2 Mac/PC to HDMI Monitor/TV/Display - mDP to HDMI Dongle

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For £23 ex‑VAT, this is a pretty good “get-it-working” adapter if you’ve got a laptop with Mini DisplayPort (or a Thunderbolt 1/2 port that supports video) and you want to run a modern HDMI monitor or TV. StarTech is usually reliable on the small, no-drama conversion stuff, and the fact it’s described as an *active* mDP→HDMI converter matters—passive dongles often struggle with higher refresh/handshake quirks. In day-to-day IT use, that usually translates to fewer “it works on my desk but not in the meeting room” moments.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re trying to chase guaranteed, flawless 4K60 in every scenario. Adapters like this can be sensitive to the exact source GPU/Mac model, cable/TV brand, and the monitor’s HDMI handshake behavior—sometimes it’ll hit the headline resolution/refresh, sometimes you’ll end up with a lower mode or occasional negotiation issues. If you’re deploying across a mixed fleet (Windows + different Macs, different monitor models), I’d treat it as a cost-effective option for most setups, not as the universal “always max spec” solution. It’s best for single users or small offices standardising on a couple of known HDMI displays, where the priority is value and compatibility rather than lab-perfect performance.