StarTech.com USB-C Multiport Adapter with HDMI - USB 3.0 Port - 60W PD - White

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £21.66 ex-VAT, this is a pretty sensible little “get it working today” USB‑C hub/adapter. The main reason to buy it is convenience: one device, one dongle, and you can add HDMI plus the extra USB 3.0 connectivity without messing around with multiple cables. If you’re a laptop user who regularly goes between a desk dock situation and ad‑hoc setups (training rooms, client sites, hot desks), this kind of adapter usually earns its keep fast—especially for presentations and second-screen work where you don’t need anything fancy.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it as a primary dock replacement for heavy daily use. Multiport adapters like this can be great, but they’re typically more sensitive to laptop/OS quirks and power delivery behavior than proper docks. Also, if you’re expecting “two monitors and miracles” or stable high-performance USB peripherals all day (storage arrays, fast card readers, etc.), you’ll likely be happier spending more on a docking station designed for it. For basic office scenarios—HDMI output and one additional USB device—this is good value. For workstation-style reliability and multi-device complexity, it’s not the one.

If you tell me the exact laptop model and what you’re plugging into the USB port (mouse/keyboard vs storage/display etc.), I can sanity-check whether this will behave the way you need.