I'm looking to get something to hook up my laptop to another monitor. I've found this: https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B075FQY5BN but not sure whether the quality is actually decent, especially when USB C docks often go for $100+. I don't really need any extra ports, so it doesn't actually have to be a USB C dock, just USB C to HDMI would be fine.
Any recommendations for a product that serves this purpose? Or something that you've used before?
Just grab a usb-c to HDMI cable. Do make sure the cable can deliver above 1080p resolution, if your monitor requires it.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Adapter-CHOETECH-Thunderbolt-Compa…
i like the adaptors because they easier to pack in backpack, so don't need to carry HDMI cable if I don't need one (eg. I leave a hdmi cable at the office)
Just make sure the cable properly supports HDCP and has enough power delivery. Had a few cheap cables which would not work with Netflix and make Netflix not display 4K content. All content kept staying in SD despite having max settings and high speed internet.
Do make sure your laptop can output DisplayPort over the Type C port, aka DP Alt Mode. It probably does, but if it's an older laptop, best to double-check.
If it does, you can just use a cable.
Thanks, my laptop is fine. Would I need to be concerned about HDCP like a comment mentioned above?
If you're going to be watching services that require HDCP then you should get one that specifically mentions it, like this.
I think can get a usb c to hdmi cable or usb c to hdmi adapter.