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Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station vs Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock

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all judged against docking stations at a similar price

The Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station at 4.2/10.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock leads on displays, charging and power, ports and bandwidth and ethernet and value.

They score the same on compatibility and reliability.

The biggest difference is ports and bandwidth, where the Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock scores 7/10 to the Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station's 4/10.

Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

4.2/10verdict: skip

The Lemorele TC94L is for people who want to run two 1080p monitors from one USB-C laptop port. It suits home working with documents, email and browser windows rather than high-resolution displays or fast storage. Anyone who needs wired networking, 4K at 60Hz or strong laptop charging should check the limits carefully first.

Typically about £27.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock

Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

This dock suits someone who wants one USB-C cable to run two 4K monitors, wired network and a batch of USB devices from a laptop. It fits desk setups, especially managed ones that use PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN or MAC pass-through. It is less suited to anyone who needs rock-solid video or 2.5GbE-class networking.

Typically about £118.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLemorele TC94L USB-C Docking StationLenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock
Displays25%5/106/10
Charging and power20%4/106/10
Ports and bandwidth20%4/107/10
Compatibility and reliability20%4/104/10
Ethernet and value15%4/106/10
Overall4.2/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecLemorele TC94L USB-C Docking StationLenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock
Connects withUSB-C (Type-C) x1, USB-C 3.0 data with PD input; device must support DisplayPort Alt ModeOne USB-C upstream port to laptop (10 Gbps, 5V/3A) with USB-C to USB-A dongle; supports USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 and USB-A laptops
External displaysTwo HDMI 2.0 ports and one VGA port; HDMI 4K@30Hz, dual HDMI 1080p@60Hz, VGA up to 1080p@60HzUp to two UHD displays via DisplayPort or HDMI; 3840x2160 @ 60 Hz per port, 5120x2880 @ 60 Hz when DP1 and DP2 drive one monitor
Laptop chargingUSB-C PD input up to 85W (charging only); manufacturer outputs list says up to 100Wnot listed
Ports2x HDMI 2.0, 1x VGA, 1x USB-A 3.0 (5Gbps), 2x USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps), 1x TF/SD slot pair (not simultaneous, 20MB/s), 1x 3.5mm audio out, 1x USB-C PD inputUSB-C (10 Gbps, 5V/3A); USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 x3 at 10 Gbps (one always-on); USB-A 2.0 x2; DP 1.4 (4K @ 60 Hz); HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60 Hz); RJ45; DC power-in; 3.5 mm combo audio
EthernetNone on the TC94LGigabit Ethernet
Display technot listedDisplayLink video connection, per owner review; datasheet footnote lists DisplayLink among supported laptop video modes
Power supplyLaptop charger connects through the dock's PD pass-through port; power adapter not includedSeparate ThinkPad Slim-tip 135 W AC power adapter shipped with the dock

Strengths and weaknesses

Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

  • + Two HDMI ports plus VGA for extra screens
  • + Dual 1080p at 60Hz listed
  • + Owners mostly rate value for money positively
  • − No Ethernet port
  • − 4K limited to 30Hz
  • − Only one 5Gbps USB-A port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need wired Ethernet from the dock
  • Mac users who want two separate extended desktops
  • Anyone wanting 4K at 60Hz or fast USB and card transfers
Read the full Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station review ›

Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock

  • + Two 4K 60 Hz outputs, with a 5K option
  • + Five USB-A ports, three at 10 Gbps
  • + Ships with its own 135 W power adapter
  • − Owners report display dropouts and black screens
  • − Reports of random disconnects and wake failures
  • − Gigabit Ethernet only, and no card reader

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need rock-solid multi-monitor video with no driver fuss
  • Anyone who wants an SD card reader built into the dock
  • Users who need Ethernet faster than gigabit
Read the full Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock review ›

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