Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 and the Poly Studio 5 Room Compute? 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 $398 less and also supports Zoom. Pick the Poly Studio 5 Room Compute if you want an Intel Core Ultra 5 Teams Rooms compute, 1-2 cameras.
Both are appliance room PCs; the difference is price.
Side by side
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 | Poly Studio 5 Room Compute | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,662 | $2,060 |
| Platforms | Teams and Zoom | Teams |
| Dimensions | 185 x 220 x 38 mm (with cable management) | — |
| Weight | From 0.86 kg (1.90 lb) | — |
| Warranty | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support | — |
| 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 | Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; Display outputs: 1 HDMI 2.1, 2 DisplayPort 2.1, 1 Thunderbolt 4; USB: Front: 1 USB-C 10Gbps, 2 USB-A 10Gbps; Rear: 2 USB-A 10Gbps; Network: 1 GbE RJ-45; Flex Port: USB-C or 2.5 GbE RJ-45 with 30 W PoE; Flex Port 2: HDMI ingest or USB-A 5Gbps |
Specs are Lenovo and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Platforms: the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 lists Teams and Zoom; the Poly Studio 5 Room Compute lists Teams.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 if you want the one that costs $398 less and also supports Zoom. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2
- Choose the Poly Studio 5 Room Compute if you want an Intel Core Ultra 5 Teams Rooms compute, 1-2 cameras. See the Poly Studio 5 Room Compute
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Still deciding? Read the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 guide and the Poly Studio 5 Room Compute guide, see ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 alternatives and Studio 5 Room Compute alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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