[Microsoft Store] Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2 $169.99

Jan 15th, 2021 12:13 pm

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funt3k [OP]: Newbie; May 7, 2015; 59 posts; 93 upvotes; Edmonton

Jan 15th, 2021 12:13 pm

[Microsoft Store] Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2 $169.99

Deal Link:: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/lenov ... v6r6n5scfq
Price:: 169.99
Retailer:: Microsoft Store

First deal post. Technically not a sale, but far cheaper than other retailers.

I've been shopping around for USB-C docks that support multiple monitors with at least one at 4k60, laptop charging, ethernet, sound, and a decent number of regular USB-A ports. The cheapest no-name docks on Amazon with no power brick that meet most of these criteria are ~$110 and name brand ones with a power brick are in the $200-280 ballpark. Randomly Microsoft Canada has the Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2 which includes a power brick for $169.99. For comparison, Lenovo is charging $288 and even Amazon has it on 'sale' for $199.24.

I know that it's cliché, but I was literally 'in for 2' when I saw this deal. Hope this helps someone looking for something similar!

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Jan 15th, 2021 12:24 pm

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HSPMTL: Jr. Member; Nov 24, 2014; 155 posts; 112 upvotes; Pointe-Claire, Qc

Jan 15th, 2021 12:24 pm

For those that have Costco, get an extra 10% off by buying gift cards and adding those to your Microsoft account.

+19

Jan 15th, 2021 12:27 pm

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TheRealSwatson: Member; May 19, 2017; 286 posts; 328 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2021 12:27 pm

This is a nice deal for the official usb-c dock. I am considering one for my x1 extreme but I really should just build my desktop...

+2

Jan 15th, 2021 12:33 pm

#4

dracolnyte: Deal Addict; Feb 15, 2012; 3505 posts; 3096 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 15th, 2021 12:33 pm

I am seeing 153.99 student discount stackable with costco gift cards

+7

Jan 15th, 2021 12:35 pm

#5

wlee: Deal Fanatic; Mar 8, 2003; 9734 posts; 1910 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jan 15th, 2021 12:35 pm

Only work with thinkpad?

Jan 15th, 2021 12:40 pm

#6

bob5593: Member; Dec 11, 2013; 320 posts; 190 upvotes; Victoria

Jan 15th, 2021 12:40 pm

Lenovo website with Perkopolis pricing is $252.89. Thanks, OP! In for none for now because my oldest kid is in grade 2.

Jan 15th, 2021 12:41 pm

#7

sheriffabc: Deal Addict; Jan 24, 2007; 2903 posts; 487 upvotes; North York

Jan 15th, 2021 12:41 pm

What abt thinkcenter?

Jan 15th, 2021 12:44 pm

#8

davidqbp: Member; May 22, 2014; 334 posts; 193 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2021 12:44 pm

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B082WT ... UTF8&psc=1

$109 for something a little less featured but close.. bought this recently for $93

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Jan 15th, 2021 12:47 pm

#9

sameerhira: Newbie; Mar 15, 2016; 91 posts; 80 upvotes; Oakville, ON

Jan 15th, 2021 12:47 pm

davidqbp wrote: ↑ https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B082WT ... UTF8&psc=1

$109 for something a little less featured but close.. bought this recently for $93

Bought the same one but with VGA instead of Display port. Figured I wasn’t gonna use 3 monitors anyway so why not save an additional $25

+4

Jan 15th, 2021 1:00 pm

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dtfchan: Newbie; Jan 13, 2021; 9 posts; 3 upvotes; Mississauga, ON

Jan 15th, 2021 1:00 pm

HSPMTL wrote: ↑ For those that have Costco, get an extra 10% off by buying gift cards and adding those to your Microsoft account.

Are giftcards in-store only? I'm not finding them on the Costco website.

Jan 15th, 2021 1:05 pm

#11

dracolnyte: Deal Addict; Feb 15, 2012; 3505 posts; 3096 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 15th, 2021 1:05 pm

dtfchan wrote: ↑ Are giftcards in-store only? I'm not finding them on the Costco website.

they are the xbox gift cards

+5

Jan 15th, 2021 1:11 pm

#12

Rishi: Deal Addict; Jul 22, 2008; 1676 posts; 388 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2021 1:11 pm

I have two of these I use at work, no complaints. The only feature I miss is automatic wake when plugging into dock, although maybe you need a TB dock for that.

I also wish the dock itself was powered over USB-C so I could travel with it and not have to bring the dock's AC adapter but no one travels anymore so I guess that doesn't matter.

Jan 15th, 2021 1:15 pm

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carbide: Sr. Member; Feb 25, 2015; 895 posts; 1105 upvotes; NB

Jan 15th, 2021 1:15 pm

TheRealSwatson wrote: ↑ This is a nice deal for the official usb-c dock. I am considering one for my x1 extreme but I really should just build my desktop...

This dock only outputs 60W to USB-C.
X1E / P1 require 90-100W

"Stuff should not be multiplied without necessity"

+5

Jan 15th, 2021 1:40 pm

#14

mystj: Newbie; Jul 8, 2009; 56 posts; 17 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Jan 15th, 2021 1:40 pm

So this one when using one 4k 60hz, will not support another display output?

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Jan 15th, 2021 1:56 pm

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Strider: Deal Addict; Feb 10, 2003; 1118 posts; 742 upvotes; Calgary

Jan 15th, 2021 1:56 pm

This is a really good deal, a proper dock is in a different league than Amazon USB-C hubs.

More specs here:
https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/accessorie ... 40AS0090US

Has 2x DP, 1 HDMI (supports 2x 4k displays at 60hz), 3x USB 3.1, 2x USB 2.0, gigabit ethernet, comes with a charger (~$50 to buy a 90W USB-C charger from Amazon)

One thing to watch out for though, only 60W power output... this will trigger charging errors on some laptops.

Jan 15th, 2021 2:00 pm

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yjskj: Jr. Member; Mar 3, 2011; 110 posts; 15 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2021 2:00 pm

Thanks for pointing this out...Was going to jump on it....need 90-100W...Looking for the Thunderbolt one to go onsale...looked a few on other sites but still holding off as Lenovo announced the next gen of these and I'm presuming these now will be cleared out...

Thanks
K

Jan 15th, 2021 2:11 pm

#17

newfbc: Deal Fanatic; Dec 6, 2002; 5439 posts; 4087 upvotes; Vancouver

Jan 15th, 2021 2:11 pm

TheRealSwatson wrote: ↑This is a nice deal for the official usb-c dock. I am considering one for my x1 extreme but I really should just build my desktop...

carbide wrote: ↑ This dock only outputs 60W to USB-C.
X1E / P1 require 90-100W

The X1E / P1 cannot charge reliably over USB-C. I just bought the Workstation Dock Gen 2 and it includes a 230w adapter to power the dock and charge the laptop (X1E in my case)... works great.. but $$$$. I got one on ebay for ~$360 delivered.

Ron.

+3

Jan 15th, 2021 2:21 pm

#18

jalaram: Deal Addict; Oct 26, 2003; 1211 posts; 224 upvotes; Mississauga

Jan 15th, 2021 2:21 pm

Strider wrote: ↑ This is a really good deal, a proper dock is in a different league than Amazon USB-C hubs.

More specs here:
https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/accessorie ... 40AS0090US

Has 2x DP, 1 HDMI (supports 2x 4k displays at 60hz), 3x USB 3.1, 2x USB 2.0, gigabit ethernet, comes with a charger (~$50 to buy a 90W USB-C charger from Amazon)

One thing to watch out for though, only 60W power output... this will trigger charging errors on some laptops.

Are you sure about 2x DP? The specs on the MS site say:

• 1 DisplayPort
• 1 HDMI

Also, from one of the smaller pictures, I only see 1 of each.

That said, I agree about how a proper dock is better than a generic USB-C hub.

Take care,
JC

Before MJ, there was Dr. J.

Heatware

+1

Jan 15th, 2021 2:43 pm

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duncancj: Member; Sep 2, 2014; 232 posts; 286 upvotes; Vancouver

Jan 15th, 2021 2:43 pm

I'm tempted by a dock like this, but I'm waiting for a deal on a USB-C Hub monitor. I think that will fit my needs perfectly for WFH. The idea that I can connect my PC to monitor via a single USB-C and have it do power delivery, display, and keep all my peripherals plugged into the monitor (logitech receiver, headset), just sounds so nice.

Something like this https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/accessorie ... 66A7GCC2US

If anyone has any experience with something like this, or can compare it to a true dock solution, please share.

Jan 15th, 2021 2:46 pm

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funt3k [OP]: Newbie; May 7, 2015; 59 posts; 93 upvotes; Edmonton

Jan 15th, 2021 2:46 pm

davidqbp wrote: ↑ https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B082WT ... UTF8&psc=1

$109 for something a little less featured but close.. bought this recently for $93

That's literally the one I almost bought for $93 as well, but they bumped the price up today back to $110 which is why I started looking again for alternatives. The big difference between the Amazon one and the Lenovo one is that the Lenovo includes a power adaptor and has a sound output. That might not be worth the extra $50 to everyone, but for my use it helps a lot.