- Internet & Connectivity
Understanding Internet Peering and Why It Matters
18 Mar, 2026







£35.78 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £29.87 ex‑VAT, this is a decent “get yourself connected” cable if you’ve got the right kind of USB‑C port. StarTech usually makes reliable odds-and-ends, and at 2m it’s long enough for a typical desk setup without making cable management a pain. If your laptop supports DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB‑C, this is the sort of plug‑in solution that saves you hunting for drivers and avoids flaky third‑party adapters.
That said, it’s not a magic wand. If your USB‑C port is charging-only (or doesn’t do video), you’ll get nothing, and then you’ll wish you’d spent the same money on something confirmed to work with your specific model. Also, the 4K 30Hz output is fine for presentations, spreadsheets, and general business use, but it’s not ideal for smoother video playback or high-refresh work. I’d recommend it for office WFH/meeting room setups and simple dual-display needs (where you know Alt Mode is supported). I wouldn’t bother if you need high frame-rate gaming/video work or you’re unsure about Alt Mode support—better to verify first or consider a proper active adapter matched to your laptop.

STARTECH
StarTech.com 15m Active HDMI 2.0 Cable, CMP, Plenum Rated, 4K 60Hz - High Speed - HDMI cable - HDMI male to HDMI male - 15 m - shielded - black - active, Unidirectional, 4K60Hz support, HDR10 support

STARTECH
StarTech.com HDMI over CAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet Extender with HDBaseT - 4K@115ft, 1080p@230ft - HDMI Video Transmitter and Receiver Kit w/ POC (ST121HDBTE) - Video/audio extender - over CAT 5e/6 - up to 70 m - for P/N: ST121HDBTRP, ST124HD4K, SVA12M2NEUA, SVA12M5NA

STARTECH
StarTech.com HDMI to VGA Adapter - Aux Audio Output - Compact - 1920x1200 - HDMI to VGA (HD2VGAMICRA) - Video converter - HDMI - VGA - black

Kensington
Kensington CV4000H USB-C 4K HDMI Adapter - Adapter - USB-C male to HDMI female - 4K support, active