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HP OMEN Accelerator vs Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock: Comparison
HP OMEN Accelerator vs Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics: the psu wattage difference
On psu wattage the spread is 21%, HP OMEN Accelerator 460 W against Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics 580 W, so Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics takes it. There is a split on connection standard as well, Proprietary on the HP OMEN Accelerator versus Thunderbolt 3 on the Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics. There is a split on extra ports as well, 3 on the HP OMEN Accelerator versus USB-A/C, Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort, HDMI, audio, full docking-station I/O on the Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics.
Who each one is for
The HP OMEN Accelerator is the one to take for buyers who find one bundled cheap with a compatible laptop and collectors of early proprietary eGPU solutions, though it is not the pick for any laptop without HP's specific proprietary Accelerator port and current HP OMEN laptops, which use standard Thunderbolt/USB-C instead. It also earns its place with owners of a compatible 2016-2017 HP OMEN laptop with the Accelerator port. The Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics suits ThinkPad X1 Carbon/Yoga owners in fully validated firmware configurations and IT-managed business fleets needing dock plus light GPU boost, though it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting a trouble-free out-of-box experience and Non-ThinkPad laptop owners. Our rating of the HP OMEN Accelerator (5/10): A niche, single-generation product locked to specific older OMEN laptops, not a general recommendation. Our rating of the Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics (4.5/10): A promising idea, dock plus eGPU in one, undermined by well-documented compatibility and reliability issues at launch.
Which is cheaper, HP OMEN Accelerator or Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics?
The Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics asks 84% more, $550 against $299 for the HP OMEN Accelerator.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Cooling type read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, HP OMEN Accelerator or Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics?
The Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics asks 84% more, $550 against $299 for the HP OMEN Accelerator.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- HP
- Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
- Lenovo
Connection Standard
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- Proprietary
- Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
- Thunderbolt 3
Model Number
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- OMEN Accelerator
- Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
- 40AF0135US (also sold as G0A10170UL)
Extra Ports
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- 3
- Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
- USB-A/C, Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort, HDMI, audio, full docking-station I/O
PSU Wattage
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- 460 W-21%
- Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
- 580 WBest
Cooling Type
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- Active Fan
- Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
- Active Fan
Price
- HP OMEN Accelerator
- Launched around $299 (2017)
- Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
- Launched around $549.99 (2017)
Which one should you pick?
Choose HP OMEN Accelerator if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock if you want the higher PSU wattage (580 W vs 460 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | HP OMEN Accelerator | Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | $299.00 View on Newegg | |
| Consumercarts listing | $549.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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
HP OMEN Accelerator
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche, single-generation product locked to specific older OMEN laptops, not a general recommendation.
Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
4.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A promising idea, dock plus eGPU in one, undermined by well-documented compatibility and reliability issues at launch.