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Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock at 9, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 18% in favour of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

Specs

Specification
Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock (USB4 / 9 Ports / 135W Host Charging / Dual 4K@144Hz / Windows / ~$250)
Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 11 Ports / 90W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$260)
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connection TypeUSB4 (USB-C, gaming-focused)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB-C upstream (USB4), 4x USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort, 1x SD card slot, 1x 2.5GbE1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps (15W), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), GbE, SD 4.0 UHS-II, 3.5mm TRRS audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@144Hz (HDMI 2.1)Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz
Total Ports9-18%11
Power Delivery135W host charging96 W
EthernetYes (2.5GbE)Yes
BrandLenovoStarTech.com
ModelLegion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming DockTB4CDOCK
OS CompatibilityWindowsWindows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu
Price~$250~$260

Verdict

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.

StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A rugged, IT-friendly Thunderbolt 4 dock built for fleet deployment rather than home enthusiasts.

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