Choosing between the Logitech RoomMate and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit? Here's how they differ on platforms and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Logitech RoomMate if you want the one that costs $3,127 less. Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit if you want a Core Gen 2 room PC + USB touch controller.
Both are Teams and Zoom certified appliance room PCs; the difference is price.
Side by side
| Logitech RoomMate | Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,186 | $4,313 |
| Pairs with | Rally Plus, MeetUp, Tap IP and others | — |
| Power | 100-240V, 19V, 4.74A | — |
| Dimensions | 34.5 x 161 x 211 mm | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support |
| Connections | Video out/in: 2 x HDMI out (up to 1080p), 1 x HDMI in; USB: 3x Type A 2.0; Network: 10/100/1G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 Lenovo and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Warranty: Logitech RoomMate: 2 years. Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit: 3-year Lenovo Premier Support.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech RoomMate if you want the one that costs $3,127 less. See the Logitech RoomMate
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit if you want a Core Gen 2 room PC + USB touch controller. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit
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Still deciding? Read the Logitech RoomMate guide and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit guide, see RoomMate alternatives and ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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