Choosing between the Barco ClickShare Hub Core and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit? Here's how they differ on platforms and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Barco ClickShare Hub Core if you want the one that costs $1,640 less. Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit if you want the one that also supports Zoom.
Both are appliance room PCs; the difference is price.
Side by side
| Barco ClickShare Hub Core | Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,900 | $4,540 |
| Platforms | Teams and BYOD/USB | Teams and Zoom |
| Power | External USB-C charger 100 W / 180 W; 140 W max | — |
| Dimensions | 37 x 180 x 180 mm | — |
| Weight | 720 g | — |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support |
| Connections | Video output: HDMI 2.0, up to 5120 x 2160 @ 30 Hz; Video input: HDMI 2.0, 4K @ 30 Hz; Wireless: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, BT 5.3; 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; Gigabit LAN, USB-C PD 3.1 power in, HDMI out, USB-A, 3 x USB-C (two with DP out) | Ports: 2x HDMI out 2.1, 2x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, Ethernet; HDMI in and USB-C BYOM in on select models; Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Specs are Barco and Lenovo's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Warranty: Barco ClickShare Hub Core: 3 years. Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit: 3-year Lenovo Premier Support.
- Platforms: the Barco ClickShare Hub Core lists Teams and BYOD/USB; the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit lists Teams and Zoom.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Hub Core if you want the one that costs $1,640 less. See the Barco ClickShare Hub Core
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit if you want the one that also supports Zoom. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit
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Still deciding? Read the Barco ClickShare Hub Core guide and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit guide, see ClickShare Hub Core alternatives and ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + IP Controller Kit alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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