StarTech.com USB to Dual HDMI Adapter, USB A/C to 2x HDMI Displays (1x 4K30Hz, 1x 1080p), Integrated USB-A to C Dongle, 4in/11cm Cable, USB 3.0 to HDMI Display Adapter, Windows & macOS

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For £40.52 ex-VAT, this is a solid “works-until-it’s tested” kind of adapter: a cheap way to add a second screen without messing around with dock hardware. StarTech is usually reliable on the Windows/macOS side, and the short cable + sensible build makes it practical for office use (hot-desking, meeting rooms, travelling). If you just need a second monitor for email, spreadsheets, or a basic dashboard, it’s exactly the price bracket you want.

That said, don’t buy it if you’re expecting dock-like performance or plug-and-play perfection in every scenario. USB display adapters can be sensitive to system load, power settings, and how your laptop’s USB controllers behave—so if you need consistently smooth motion (video editing, fast scrolling on busy dashboards, anything latency-sensitive), a proper docking station is often the better bet. Also, if you’re using macOS and need stable multi-monitor behaviour across sleeps/wakes, it’s worth planning for the occasional reboot/replug. Overall: buy it if your goal is “two monitors on a budget” and you’re using it for everyday productivity; skip it if this is for critical work where you can’t tolerate quirks.