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Yealink MCore Kit vs ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 Kit

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Choosing between the Yealink MCore Kit and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit? Here's how they differ on platforms and price, and which one fits your room.

Yealink MCore Kit vs ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 Kit
Yealink MCore Kit vs Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit: platforms and price compared, plus which to buy.

Short answer: pick the Yealink MCore Kit if you want the one that costs $1,614 less. Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit if you want the one that also supports Zoom.

Both are appliance room PCs; the difference is price.

Side by side

Yealink MCore Kit Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit
Price $2,699 $4,313
Platforms Teams Teams and Zoom
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

Specs are Lenovo and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.

The key differences

  • Platforms: the Yealink MCore Kit lists Teams; the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 + Controller Kit lists Teams and Zoom.

Which should you buy?

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