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Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro vs Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock: Comparison

What is the difference between Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro and Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock?

They are built to different briefs, and host power delivery shows it, Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro 90W against Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock 135W host charging. Total ports runs the same way, 12 on the Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro versus 9 on the Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock, another win for Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro.

Which should you buy, Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro or Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock?

Take the Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro for anyone running two Thunderbolt peripherals who wants a second true TB4 port on the dock itself. The same goes for dual 4K or single 8K monitor setups on a consumer budget. Avoid it for buyers who only need one external display, cheaper single-HDMI docks cover that. The Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock suits Gaming laptop owners running external monitors above 60Hz and Legion and other RGB-themed gaming setups, though it is not built for office productivity setups that don't need high refresh rate HDMI and buyers who find RGB lighting distracting on a desk. It is equally the pick for streamers who want a built-in SD card slot for capture footage. It is not the one for enterprise IT fleets, since it has no centralized management or enterprise support.

Which is cheaper, Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro or Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock?

Cost splits them too. Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock sits at $250, Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro at $350, 40% more.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro and Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock differ on connection type?

Yes. Connection Type reads Thunderbolt 4 on the Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro versus USB4 on the Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock.

Is the Ethernet the same on the Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro and Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    Belkin
    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    Lenovo
  • Connection Type

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    Thunderbolt 4
    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    USB4 (USB-C, gaming-focused)
  • Model Number

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
  • Port Configuration

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    1x TB4 host, 1x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 2x USB-A 3.1, 2x USB-A 2.0, 1GbE, SD 4.0, 3.5mm combo audio
    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    1x USB-C upstream (USB4), 4x USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort, 1x SD card slot, 1x 2.5GbE
  • Max Display Support

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    1x 8K@30Hz or 2x 4K@60Hz
    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    Dual 4K
  • Total Ports

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    12Best
    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    9-25%
  • Host Power Delivery

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    90W (Thunderbolt 4)
    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    135W host charging
  • Ethernet

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
    Yes
    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro if you want the higher total ports (12 vs 9).

    Choose Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerBelkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock ProLenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
    Best Buy

    $349.99

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    Consumercarts listing

    $250.00

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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The second true Thunderbolt 4 port and dual HDMI make this the flexible pick for multi-peripheral desks.

    Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The clear pick for Legion or other gaming laptop owners who want high refresh rate external displays.

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