Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 and the Barco ClickShare Hub Core? Here's how they differ on platforms and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 if you want the one that costs $1,238 less and also supports Zoom. Pick the Barco ClickShare Hub Core if you want a Teams Rooms on Android compute with ClickShare BYOD.
Both are appliance room PCs; the difference is price.
Side by side
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 | Barco ClickShare Hub Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,662 | $2,900 |
| Platforms | Teams and Zoom | Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Power | — | External USB-C charger 100 W / 180 W; 140 W max |
| Dimensions | 185 x 220 x 38 mm (with cable management) | 37 x 180 x 180 mm |
| Weight | From 0.86 kg (1.90 lb) | 720 g |
| Warranty | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support | 3 years |
| Connections | 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 | 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) |
Specs are Barco and Lenovo's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Warranty: Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2: 3-year Lenovo Premier Support. Barco ClickShare Hub Core: 3 years.
- Platforms: the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 lists Teams and Zoom; the Barco ClickShare Hub Core lists Teams and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 if you want the one that costs $1,238 less and also supports Zoom. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Hub Core if you want a Teams Rooms on Android compute with ClickShare BYOD. See the Barco ClickShare Hub Core
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Still deciding? Read the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 guide and the Barco ClickShare Hub Core guide, see ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 alternatives and ClickShare Hub Core alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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