Inconvenient for some applications due to video delay
- Enough connections
- Seems to be well built
- Uses DisplayLink
Joost Haverkort
28 October 2021
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Our choice for an extensive dock with 2 extra monitors and a Windows laptop
According to our dock for laptops expert
Connect your laptop to all your peripherals with the Lenovo Thinkpad Hybrid USB-C and USB-A Docking Station. With this dock, you can connect up to 2 monitors of 4K quality to the DisplayPort or HDMI ports. This way, you have more space for all your windows. In addition, you have enough space for all your peripherals. Connect your mouse, keyboard, or internet cable and get started right away. With the included USB-C to USB-A adapter, you can also connect the dock to laptops with a USB-A port. This ThinkPad Hybrid docking station also charges your laptop and phone. So you never have to look for a socket while you work. This Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C and USB-A Docking Station works on all Windows laptops and MacBook models with a USB-C port that transmits a video signal. This is how you check whether your laptop has a suitable USB-C port.
Made for laptop models | Apple MacBook, Chromebook, Microsoft Surface, Windows laptop | |
Type of main connector | USB-A, USB-C | |
Laptop docking station suitable for | Connect 1 monitor, Connect 2 monitors and MacBook, Connect 2 monitors and a Windows laptop | |
Extra functionalities docking station | Charge laptop via docking station, Charge phone via docking station, Connect headphones, Connect wired network | |
Number of connectable monitors | 2 | |
Number of USB ports | 7 | |
Connection type | Wired | |
Cable length | 0,5 m |
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Joost Haverkort
28 October 2021
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Corine
20 October 2020
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Stan Verswijver
29 July 2020
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Chris de Vries
8 January 2022
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Bert K.
10 June 2020
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Peter Wolf
17 December 2021
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Johan
22 March 2020
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Hans Koopman
26 June 2020
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ARx8
16 February 2020
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Andre Verheul
28 March 2020
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This dock apparently uses 'DisplayLink' over USB. This system has the disadvantage that the video output is always slightly behind (for example, this is annoying when operating your mouse). Even when displaying full-screen video, you occasionally have to deal with flicker and other artifacts. For office use this is at most a bit inconvenient and you have to get used to it, as a Software Developer/Creator you will soon get annoyed by it, and for gaming this dock is simply unusable. I can't believe this dock has been named "Coolblue's Choice" without clearly stating this feature. Having specs to control two 4K monitors is nice, but the real world performance of this expensive product is not as expected in such a context. * This conclusion was drawn after extensive testing with several different laptops, HDMI/Displayport/USB-C/ThunderboltAlt cables, driver/firmware updates, telephone support from Lenovo and even received a replacement copy from Coolblue to rule out defects. The tests were done on three < 2 year old Windows 10 and 11 laptops (intel i5s & i7s). The solution to this problem seems to be to buy another docking station that does support Thunderbolt and does not default to DisplayLink.
Joost Haverkort
28 October 2021
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Can also be used for docking a Macbook! Just install the DisplayLink Manager app.
Corine
20 October 2020
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At first sight a very extensive docking station that has everything you need. Unfortunately, after a few weeks I have to report that the docking station loses a lot of connection with the screens when the laptop goes into sleep or hibernate mode. When restarting the laptop, the screens no longer turn on. Frustration...
Stan Verswijver
29 July 2020
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Charge laptop via docking station, Charge phone via docking station, Connect headphones, Connect wired network
Charge MacBook via own charger, Charge laptop via docking station, Connect headphones, Connect wired network
Charge MacBook via own charger, Charge laptop via docking station, Charge phone via docking station, Connect wired network
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Product number | 823315 | |
Manufacturer code | 40AF0135EU | |
Brand | Lenovo | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Made for laptop models | Apple MacBook, Chromebook, Microsoft Surface, Windows laptop |
Laptop docking station suitable for | Connect 1 monitor, Connect 2 monitors and MacBook, Connect 2 monitors and a Windows laptop | |
Extra functionalities docking station | Charge laptop via docking station, Charge phone via docking station, Connect headphones, Connect wired network | |
Type of main connector | USB-A, USB-C | |
Supported video technology on Docking Station | DisplayLink | |
Number of USB ports | 7 | |
USB function | Charging an external device, Data transfer, Device connection | |
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C | |
Number of female standard USB-A ports | 5 | |
Female standard USB-A port version | 2.0, 3.0 | |
Number of USB-C ports | 2 | |
Protocol Female USB-C port | DisplayPort Alternative Mode, USB | |
USB version Female USB-C port | 3.1 | |
Number of USB 3.1 Female USB-C port | 2 | |
Number of HDMI connectors | 2 | |
Female HDMI Type A port version | 2.0 | |
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Ethernet speed | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) | |
Type of DisplayPort connector | standard DisplayPort | |
Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.2 ports | 2 | |
Version Female Standard DisplayPort port | 1.2 | |
Number of headphone jacks | 1 | |
Type of headphone connection | 3.5mm (TS) | |
Number of connectable monitors | 2 | |
Maximum image resolution 1 monitor | 5K (5120x2880) | |
Maximum refresh rate 1 monitor | 60 Hz | |
Maximum image resolution 2 monitors | 4K (3840x2160) | |
Maximum refresh rate of 2 monitors | 60 Hz |
Cable length | 0,5 m | |
Color | Black | |
Height | 21 cm | |
Width | 8 cm | |
Depth | 3 cm | |
Weight | 480 g |