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Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500 vs Lenovo ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 29identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500:Thunderbolt 4
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500:Thunderbolt 5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500:4
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500:3
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500:100 W
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500:180 W
  • DisplayPort version
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500:1.4
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500:2.1
  • Power supply
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500:135 W
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500:265 W
  • Width
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500:220 mm
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500:235 mm
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500:547.5 g
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500:585 g
  • Package width
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500:237.8 mm
    • ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500:260 mm

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Comparison of ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock Gen2 7500, ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500
55 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revision3.13.1
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W180 W
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DisplayPorts quantity22
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameEclipse BlackEclipse Black
Card reader integratedNoNo
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Number of displays supported44
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersFCC/ICES CE KCC RCM BSMI NCC VCCI CB cULus EAC TUV-Mark LoA Ukraine DoC NOM IFT TELEC UKCA FAC DoC VNTA WPC ETA SRRC SDPPI IMDA SIRIM NBTC SUBTEL KVALITET/RATEL MCIT ANRT UCC INACOM CITRA TRA NTC PSRC NCA ARTCI INCM Thunderbolt Cert. EVOFCC/ICES CE KCC RCM BSMI NCC VCCI CB cULus EAC TUV-Mark Ukraine DoC NOM IFT TELEC UKCA VNTA WPC ETA SRRC SDPPI IMDA SIRIM NBTC SUBTEL KVALITET/RATEL MCIT ANRT UCC INACOM CITRA TRA NTC PSRC ARTCI INCM Thunderbolt Cert EVO
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8K Ultra HD
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
Power supplyDiffers135 W265 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 95%20 - 95%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers220 mm235 mm
Depth80 mm80 mm
Height30 mm30 mm
WeightDiffers547.5 g585 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers237.8 mm260 mm
Package depthDiffers141 mm165 mm
Package heightDiffers75.8 mm74 mm
Package weightDiffers1.26 kg1.73 kg
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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