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Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock vs Razer Core V2: Comparison
Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock and Razer Core V2 separate most on host power delivery: Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock at 135, Razer Core V2 at 100, 26% in favour of Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock. PSU Wattage splits them by another 14%, again favouring Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock. They match on connection standard and cooling type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Lenovo | Razer |
| Extra Ports | USB-A/C, Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort, HDMI, audio — full docking-station I/O | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 580 | 500-14% |
| Host Power Delivery | 135 | 100-26% |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active Fan |
| Model | 40AF0135US (also sold as G0A10170UL) | Core V2 |
| Price | Launched around $549.99 (2017) | Launched at $299.99 (2017) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock | Razer Core V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
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.
Razer Core V2
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable but dated TB3 box.
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