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Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro and Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on power delivery: Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro at 90 W, Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 100 W, 10% in favour of Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 10%, again favouring Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock. They match on 15 other specifications, including connection type, host interface and thunderbolt version.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 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 | 1x TB4 downstream, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 |
| Max Display Support | 1x 8K@30Hz or 2x 4K@60Hz | Up to four 4K@60Hz displays |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.7 m |
| Power Delivery | 90 W-10% | 100 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W-10% | 100 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 120 W | 135 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 4 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 30 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | 1.4 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Belkin | Lenovo |
| Model | Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro | ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
| Video Outputs | 2x HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Source URL | https://www.belkin.com/support-article/?articleNum=318756 | https://techtoday.lenovo.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/ThinkPad%20Universal%20Thunderbolt%204%20Dock%20Datasheet.pdf |
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 ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Dependable fleet hardware with dual native DisplayPort, best value on the refurb market.
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