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20 Mar, 2026
£18.13 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £16.26 ex‑VAT, this is the sort of “just works” USB‑C to HDMI dongle you want in the office or in a spare drawer. Built-in drivers help reduce the usual faff with docks/adaptors, and the full-sized HDMI port is genuinely handy if you’re plugging into meeting room TVs/projectors day to day. If your goal is basic dual-purpose use—presenting from a laptop, hooking up to a monitor, or swapping between rooms—this is the right price bracket and it’ll likely do the job without drama.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re relying on very specific video modes, older USB‑C ports with limited video support, or you need consistent behaviour across a mixed fleet of devices and OS versions. The “up to 8K 60Hz” type claims don’t matter much in real life unless your devices genuinely support it; what matters is whether your USB‑C port outputs video (and most do, but not all). If you’re equipping, say, standard business laptops for occasional presentations, it’s good value. If you’re trying to standardise a high-spec multi-monitor setup for everyone, you’ll be better off choosing a more consistently proven adapter type or a proper dock.

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