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

Short answer: pick the Yealink MCore Kit if you want the one that costs $2,480 less. Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room 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 IP Full Room Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699 | $5,179 |
| 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 IP Full Room Kit lists Teams and Zoom.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink MCore Kit if you want the one that costs $2,480 less. See the Yealink MCore Kit
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit if you want the one that also supports Zoom. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit
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Still deciding? Read the Yealink MCore Kit guide and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit guide, see MCore Kit alternatives and ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 IP Full Room Kit alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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