StarTech.com 10ft (3m) Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable - 4K 30Hz Video - mDP to HDMI Adapter Cable - Mini DP or Thunderbolt 1/2 Mac/PC to HDMI Monitor/Display - mDP to HDMI Converter Cord

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For £16.96 ex-VAT, this is the kind of “just works” cable I like for desk-side fixes: connecting a Mini DisplayPort (or older Thunderbolt 1/2 Mac) to a standard HDMI monitor. In day-to-day UK office use—VDI thin clients, docking alternatives, spare monitor cables—this is exactly the scenario where StarTech tends to earn its keep. The build quality is usually solid for the price, and you’re less likely to get the intermittent handshake weirdness you see with bargain adapters from marketplaces.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for every case. If you’re on modern Macs with USB‑C/Thunderbolt 3/4, this won’t match your ports. And if you’re expecting higher refresh/“smooth” 4K usage, the 30Hz ceiling will be noticeable for motion-heavy content (spreadsheets scrolling fine, but video/animation can feel a bit choppy). Also worth noting: it’s a simple mDP→HDMI conversion—so if you’re trying to run demanding resolutions/refresh for critical media work, you may be better off testing a more modern link or using a proper dock instead.

**Buy it if:** you need a reliable spare Mini DisplayPort→HDMI cable for workstations/laptops and standard 4K-at-30Hz monitor setups. **Skip it if:** you’re on newer USB‑C-only Macs, you need higher refresh rates, or this is for media-intensive tasks where you’ll notice latency/choppiness.