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Lenovo ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station provides excellent docking experience for Large Enterprise ThinkPad customers. The innovative side connector, designed exclusively for ThinkPad notebooks, provides a driver-free way to connect conveniently and securely to a range of USB accessories and external displays, while rapid charging support and a mirrored power button make going mobile even easier. Designed for large enterprise environments, ThinkPad. Docking Stations support PXE book, Wake-on-LAN, and MAC address pass-through, simplifying asset management for IT managers. Painstakingly crafted and extensively tested, ThinkPad Docking Stations provide a seamless docking experience for professionals.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station - docking station - VGA, HDMI, 2 x DP is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
SHARON P. from
Great product!
The doc has plenty of outlets which has made my life exponentially easier!
Date published: 2020-10-07T17:57:10-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CHRIS K. from
Very Good Docking Station
Lenovo dock for my Thinkpad is exactly what I was looking for to doc my laptop in my home office. Functionality and look is exactly as advertised.
Date published: 2020-06-10T16:48:42-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LAUBACH, C. from
High-end docking station for ThinkPad P53s, A485, T495 and others
I prefer having the traditional docking station compared to using the thunderbolt dock which uses a USB-c type connector. It maintains the classic ThinkPad style.
I use this with a Ryzen based ThinkPad A485 and can drive 3x 1440p external displays + laptop display.
I also use this with a ThinkPad P53s and can drive 2 external displays + laptop screen or 3 external displays without the laptop screen.
Lots of USB ports and modern display connectors 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI and 1x legacy VGA (D-Sub).
If you have an issue with displays going blank on P53s or other intel based ThinkPads you will need to install Lenovo Vantage to have it update the firmware used with the docking station.
Date published: 2020-02-11T12:00:02-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MKMK1111 from
Excellent for Quick In and Out
My first one was purchased two years ago. Loved it. The second and third ones were just purchased. We are in and out of our office with our CarbonX1s. This device makes it so easy to hook up to our dual monitors and more. Highly recommend with all of it's ports.
Date published: 2021-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Suburban Law Firm from
Docking station top notch for versatility
Great product. Compact and functional. Perfect for workers needing versatility.
Date published: 2021-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Berford from
Ultimate Flexibility
I really like the flexibility that the docking station affords me when interfaced with my laptop.
Date published: 2021-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
fribitz4SEA from
Worthless. Only supports 1 VDMI display.
DO NOT BUY THIS IF YOU WANT TO USE MULTIPLE MONITORS. I bought this worthless Docking station a few months ago after it was recommended to me by an online chat specialist to go with my new T14. Finally getting around to setting it up with my new 24 inch monitors.
It turns out this docking station only supports one VDMI display. Only other option is VGA Port. Who makes a docking station for 1 VDMI Monitor these days. You will need to buy a different docking station. Frustrating part is that this is not very clear thru the buying experience.
Date published: 2021-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DaveFredner from
Excellent dock, last of a breed.
Mechanical locking dock is more reliable and stable then docks that use a USB-C cable. Plus locking and securing the laptop is much easier for employees in comparison to use a Kensington style lock. You still need the Kensington style lock to secure the dock in it's location, but then docking and undocking is as simple as pushing a button. Even if you have no reason to secure your laptop, it's still worth it from the standpoint of not taking up extra desk space and the connection is much more stable and the connection points will last longer.
The only downside to the dock is it will only work with Lenovo laptops and not all of them at that. So make sure your Lenovo model supports it before purchasing. I believe Lenovo is only one that still makes a locking dock like this and I hope they continue to make these.
Date published: 2021-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ledward from
Capable Dock
Capable Dock but there is some wasted space behind the laptop when the laptop is docked. It's not clear why the laptop doesn't sit all the way back in the dock, but otherwise the unit has sufficient ports to run my three monitors simultaneously.
Date published: 2021-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CS21 from
Screen Flicker
After all the troubleshooting defined by Lenovo and other websites, this dock seems flawed from the factory. We ordered 6 of these with 6 new computers (T14) and so far two of the docks are causing screen flicker. Now I have to deal with warranty service and this poor dock. So upset. I thought this would be more reliable but I was wrong.
Date published: 2021-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ERIC A J. from
sockets not so great
I found that the HDMI socket was too loose a fit. My monitor starting blinking on and off. I had to bypass the docking station and plug directly into my laptop to fix the problem.
Date published: 2020-12-16T15:58:11-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
karanbazaz from
not all monitors work
it needs more than one hdmi plug, can't really use it. Can I return it? or trade it for the "lenova usa thinkpad thunderbot 3 dock gen 2". That Lenova is best.
Date published: 2020-02-26T00:00:01-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jawa from
Only good when it works
Honestly, I would give it a 1 star but I will give it a 2 star as when it works, it works great. I have done everything from firmware updates on the dock to updates on our Lenovo laptops and even the monitor. With that said, some units still break and require an RMA. Definitely was far better when IBM owned the thinkpad line.
Be aware that there are also update to Intel Management softwares that also could break it and Lenovo has no path or solution. Also, there is only 1 HDMI port and 2 Display port which makes no sense to me as I had issues with Display port and display port connection and had to use HDMI and display port of it to work. USB-C also only works with HDMI but cant use USB-c for 2 monitors.
Date published: 2019-09-26T00:00:01-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wreckit from
Junk
I should have read the one star reviews before I ordered this. Display problems right out of the box. Most of the one star reviews are display related. Time for a redesign Lenovo. Replacement hasn't arrived yet like it was supposed to. So we'll see how that goes, and hope the next one works.
It is easy to hook up the laptop. I don't see how people have so much trouble with that.
Date published: 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
rvdev from
Great dock with many ports
Bought this dock for the T14 Gen 2 AMD and works perfectly. Typical USB-C docks (this laptop doesn't have thunderbolt don't support multiple displays, with this dock I am driving 2 4k displays (along with the built-in laptop display). The rest of the ports work as expected. The only gripe is the side connector feels tight at first - it is trying to line up and connect 3x ports on the laptop.
Date published: 2022-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
flaplante from
Works, but!!
In my use case, the laptop sits semi-permenantly on a table aside my work space. It is connected to an external monitor, keyboard, mouse and headphones. I turn off all power via a wall-mounted power strip each evening. I power it up each morning The laprop is seldom removed from the dock unless I need it at some other location - which is uncommon, but is frequent enough that a laptop is wanted rather than a small tower.
Unfortunately the dock video connection does not activate upon power up. I have to power the system up, open the laptop to determine when Windows has started and then move the dock latch 2-3 times before the dock video is enabled. (all other dock ports work just fine from power up, only video does not) For the last 10 years I have used 2 different HP laptop/dock packages and neither of those had such a problem. Because of this issue, I cannot recommend the ultra dock to other users. I am VERY dissapointd as I had always thought highly of Lenovo products
Date published: 2022-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DB Inc from
Extra Help
Just what I needed to hook up my extra screen and various connections for Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Lots of outlets and I like the lock feature.
Date published: 2022-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JohnnyR from
Works perfect
Works perfect out of the box and delivered FAST. Will order more.
Date published: 2022-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anton B from
Love my Docking Station
Gives my laptop all the ports it needs. Can run multiple monitors and all sorts of USB devices now. Also makes is super easy to just grab my laptop from the dock and not have to unplug a zillion cords.
Date published: 2022-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sseitech from
Ultra Docking Station Fails Output to Monitors
Drivers for the docking station would not properly load in Windows 10. While output and connection for ethernet, sound, etc. worked. The docking station would not send output to connected display monitors. Appears to be a known problem, and even after spending hours attempting workarounds suggested in online forums on Lenovo's own website. Could not get the single connected HDMI display monitor to work. Could not get drivers to properly load - because of driver issue could not update firmware. This should work out of the box without tech support needing to spend so much time getting the configuration to support output to connected display monitors. Additionally, even when docked and locked, the laptop appeared to intermittently drop the ethernet connection. The entire reason it was purchased was to assure a stable connection while making desktop resources available so user could easily dock and undock for portability.
Date published: 2022-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Captain Stansbury from
Came on time and works as expected
Super easy to install and connect to everything. The dock handles two monitors and about 5 USB connected devices (had to use a separate USB hub).
Date published: 2020-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RA CH from
Good docking station
This docking station is quite sturdy, compact and easy to use
Date published: 2022-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TammyCan from
Lenovo Ultra Docking Station
So far it is not working for me. I am not able to connect 2 monitors successfully. Have talked to Tech Rep and they were not able to figure it out so they set up a case ticket a week ago and I haven’t heard back yet.
Date published: 2022-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JNJN from
Great product
works well and supports my three monitors. No concerns as of now.
Date published: 2022-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JIM27 from
Does not fit T15 Gen2
Bought a new Lenovo T15 Gen 2 laptop and Ultra Docking station and they are mechanically incompatible. Customer service suggested I load the correct drivers and software or maybe try sales. Not helpful. The issue is that the docking station requires the lapto to have a third connector (docking connector). The T15 Gen 2 does not have this third docking connector (photo attached). The product literature that came with the T15 Gen clearly shows only USB C and Thuderbolt connectors (no docking connector). Photo attached
Date published: 2022-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mrs Resta from
Wonderful docking station
I hadn’t realized how poorly my last station worked until I got this one. It maintains my WiFi connection, and just works superbly well! I highly recommend this for anyone working from home!
Date published: 2022-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Corey Bettr Homes from
CEO
Product needs more updated usb-c ports and easier docking but generally does the job well
Date published: 2022-03-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
QCJohn from
Disappointed
It did not work/fit on my Lenovo x1 Yoga, generation 6, Build quality seemed ok but could not get it to accept my laptop. I spent 50 minutes on the phone with tech support and was referred to youtube... Really?? I sent it back.
Date published: 2022-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fred N from
Perfect for X1
Tried and true. Puts keyboard on a slant - excellent
Date published: 2022-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ElizabethM from
One of the docking stations
My company had a hard time finding a docking station for my laptop so I could work from home. After contacting Lenovo we bought this one. It has enough Plugins for everything I need to plug-in, works amazing and charges my laptop at the same time!
Date published: 2022-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Phill M from
Just what I wanted!
Perfect for my work and personal needs when it comes to my laptops
Date published: 2022-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
zurkaify from
Does not work with the T15
Despite this dock being linked directly from the T15 page this dock does not work with it. There is one extra plug that is not on the T15 making so you can't connect.
Date published: 2022-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Christopher Piercy from
I guess it works...
It has a lot of utility, however, There is some sort of connection issue with it that causes my monitors to disconnect randomly and the only thing that fixes it is when you undock and dock the laptop.
Date published: 2022-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sub20z from
reliable docking station
work as always compare to the newer usb C standard docking stations
Date published: 2022-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
HT98 from
Clunky and doesn't work well. Get the USB-C Ultra
Couldn't get the HDMI output to work with my 7th gen X1. Big and bulky and the locking switch is flaky. Get the USB-C Ultra dock, it works great.
Date published: 2022-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SpacePort from
Hard Dock
Great hard docks for business laptops. Still like having a dock that doesn't require pluging in a cord and adds ports rather than taking away.
Date published: 2022-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jim Clementi from
Nice Docking Station !!!
Works great, easy to set up and start using with 2 monitors!
Date published: 2022-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bill F1 from
Durable but a challenge
Good durability but a little hard to dock the laptop.
Date published: 2021-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TBear58 from
Easy installation and easy to use
It does exactly what it should. If you are going to use it with two monitors, be aware that you will need display cables instead of HDMI cables.
Date published: 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Iftikhar Khan from
Docking port gets stuck, also have less usb ports
Sliding dock ports gets stuck most of the time and then we have to struggle with the port by disconnecting and connecting it multiple times. There are very less usb and other connectivity ports on this dock. Doesn't value the huge cost.
Date published: 2021-09-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Scott7802 from
Great tool to have
Works as advertised but product displayed is different than what was shipped. Other than that, enough ports, although a little dismayed at only 1 HDMI port, it suits the purpose well.
Date published: 2021-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
From Texas from
Great purchase
Bought this as an easy solution to multiple monitors. Very easy to set up and use. No problems with shipping.
Date published: 2021-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dude with a microphone from
Get it it's easy
Easy to install and worked right off the bat. I could not be happier.
Date published: 2021-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LGSONE from
Great for quick, efficient connectivity in office.
Great dock for quick mating to your office desk equipment. Very quick to connect and keeps the cabling tucked away. So much better than a plug in dock for me.
Date published: 2021-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JohnDS from
Get it!
does it's job as intended. Can't believe I waited this long to get such a critical piece of productivity enhancing gear.
Date published: 2021-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DavidG21 from
Great dock!
Great dock. Works well right out of the box. Enough ports for my devices. Well made, and sturdy. A must for my working from home environment.
Date published: 2021-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Goob from
Full featured docking station
Great selection of connections available on this docking station. I have a dual screen setup via HDMI and VGA.
Date published: 2021-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Patsy Hamel from
Get this NOW!!
A must have for home and business offices. Less wear and tear on your machines and less fiddling with wires. Get this now. I purchase computers for our small start up and Lenovo Pro is the best.
Date published: 2021-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
M2D2 from
Dock is outdated. Hardware struggles with 4k.
The dock seems decidedly old compared to modern USB-C docking stations. Mechanically getting the laptop in exactly the right spot to connect can be a pain. The hardware is also old in that it struggles to support two 4k displays.
Date published: 2021-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
FrankSamDale from
Different power plug inserts into ThinkPad and Doc
I initially paniced with it first arrived, as I noted the power plug into dock was different that the power plug into the Thinkpad from the Thinkpad cord. In the past the power plug inserts were the same and could be interchanged. However, it works fine. The power plug opening in the dock is just a different size that the power plug insert into the ThinkPad. Just no interchangeability.
Works great, and I breathed a sigh of relief.
Date published: 2021-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Raeaaaa from
Fine old was better
Works but I prefer the old tab for release. This one is a little bit weird to use.
Date published: 2021-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Derf ccb from
Amazing Dock
Best dock to have works great and has a lot of ports.
Date published: 2021-07-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
HollyQ from
Docking Station
Nice docking station, slim and easy to set up. I give it 5 stars!
Date published: 2021-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bill1942 from
Ultra Dock
Very robust connections. Ease of use. Secure with key and kensington slot
Date published: 2021-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
That IT Intern from
works if you are okay with your laptop to melt
My company has many different brands of laptops. I have come to the conclusion that any docking station like this one is not ideal for the T15 at least. It is compatible but it will cause your laptop to over heat. Looking at temps while plugged in it was hitting 80+ degrees (Celsius) just sitting idle or
Date published: 2021-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
C Rick from
Definitely worth the purchase
Great docking station. Has just the right number of plug ins for my desktop set up. Has really decluttered my desk and made office work easier. Wish I had gotten one sooner.
Date published: 2021-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
George Quartell from
Perfect Workstation
Perfect for multiple connections. Connecting and releasing laptop is easy.
Date published: 2021-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
I Greenfield from
ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station
We were unable to procure the Ultra Docking Station via our 'normal' company procurement channels and ordering via Lenovo site was so simple and easy. The product is also exactly what we were needing.
Date published: 2022-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jeff_R from
Product great, website, not so much
Works well. Nice to be able to just plop either of my laptops down and have all my peripherals kick in.
Website needs total overhaul on finding compatible devices, though.
Date published: 2022-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
William Humphries from
Great Docking Station
Works exactly as expected, I was able to connect a hdmi-to-hdmi cable and vga-to-vga cable to extend displays :)
Date published: 2022-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wowens from
Great Product!
This is an excellent docking station. Works perfectly.
Date published: 2022-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
HeavyUser1 from
No T14 Gen 2, but they should have told you that
It says it supports what it does not. DO NOT buy any docking station from Lenovo without chatting/interfacing with Lenovo staff. It will save you time because their spec sheets do not seem to be correct.
Date published: 2022-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rester from
Great product, helped with my usb connections
Great product and very useful and good design for space
Date published: 2022-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mark8967 from
Ok but bulky.
Speakers will not work with earphone jack. Tried different things just cant make it work consistently.
Date published: 2022-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Orms from
Not all ports work
The ports turn on and off intermittently. From the beginning the USB-c ports have not work, then the USB mini ports started to stop operating so I am back to plugging in my external hard drive into the side of my laptop and need to swap cables around for my camera to work simultaneously. Not the experience I was hoping for.
Date published: 2022-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
enduser222 from
Lenovo Ultra docking station
I bought it this month, some usb plugins do not work, HDMI insert works on and off. Sales guy helped and we are supposed to get support but got no response. Wasted a lot of time, first time buying something from Lenovo, not a reliable product.
Date published: 2022-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ms Dani from
Fits 2 different gen think pads
Customer service rep helped me get the correct dock that would support 2 different gen Thinkpads (1 work and 1 personal use and it works great!
Date published: 2022-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Haydn from
Simple job, done well.
Easy to set up and to use. Plenty of plugs for accessories
Date published: 2022-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kari R from
Makes things easier
Easy to hook up and easy to use. love not having to keep trck of my charging cable constantly.
Date published: 2022-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Senator101 from
Useful accessory
This is a great way to use my x-13 in the office, with two monitors and USB printer-scanner, etc.
Date published: 2022-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Korzarios from
Lot's of connection options, random dark screens
Docking station fits well (I have two, one for work one for home. Unfortunately both have similar issues where one of the three monitors will randomly go dark at an interval for 5 - 15 seconds. No idea why, and did not have this issue with any previous iterations of laptops /docking stations.
Date published: 2022-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Josec90 from
Excellent quality.
Works as expected, fits right in, no instructions required.
Date published: 2022-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mike916 from
Great docking station
Great docking station for work with two monitors. Easy to set up and nice upgrade
Date published: 2022-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Teri2u from
Works for what I needed.
This has been a good way to lock my laptop at my desk and add a larger second screen along with the added usb ports for storage. I sometimes struggle getting my laptop to hook in properly and lock correctly but that might just be me.
Date published: 2022-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Skamandrious from
Greatly improves WFH setup
Easy to set up and use. I drop laptop in and works.
Date published: 2022-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tyuke from
Great match with my T480s
Based on the first couple of weeks of service, and updating my ThinkPad's drivers, this docking station is working very well.
Date published: 2022-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TechReviews from
Perfect addition for employee desk
Works great! Fits every USB c Thinkpad version we've got so far. No issues at all.
Date published: 2022-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Charles26 from
Excellent dock for multiple form factors
The Lenovo Ultra Dock is one of the best options for my office. We have multiple form factors that we have to support and this dock is perfect for that option. One of the issues we've had from other docks is that they won't support two 4k monitors at 60Hz, this dock will. Great choice for a reasonable price.
Date published: 2021-07-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aixa Briner from
Home use docking station
This docking station is a spare for a home user and it worked out very well
Date published: 2021-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BEPhipps from
Docking Station
Awesome product very plug and play Very easy to setup and get up and running
Date published: 2021-07-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kathy P R from
Access Ports
The docking station restricts access to the ports on the ports on the left side of the laptop.
Date published: 2021-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Yossi Talgan from
Docking Station for X390
Excellent product. Allows to connect multiple accessories to my X390 Laptop.
Date published: 2021-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
lenovo guy 2000 from
Not compatable with E15 G2
A week after i bought this, It no longer connected with the monitor. I have had Lenovo come to my office and look at it, sent the unit back for replacement, then plugged in a new one with the same result. It seems like it randomly connects to the monitor about 20% of the time. Everytime I call Lenovo about this they act like they have never heard of this issue happening
Date published: 2021-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
saddockcity from
If I could rate this negative 5 stars I would
Bought this dock as the recommended dock for the T14 thinkpad. These are in now way compatible. Constantly losing external monitors randomly, no fix in sight. VERY disappointed as we never had an issue this bad with a Thinkpad / Dock.
Date published: 2021-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
deb9284 from
Loving this docking station!
I tried using USB hubs before I purchased this. Wish I had bought this first! Works great! I have two external monitors, a scanner, a keyboard, a wireless mouse all hooked up and working perfectly. My one complaint is that my two monitors are touch screen and I only have enough USB connections to make one touch screen.
Date published: 2020-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
humanoid69 from
amazing for my pc
This docking station is extremely handy, it allows me to use my computer without need to have any protrusions and even gives me an HDMI port. however, the HDMI port does not seem to be working with my Philips 272e monitor. is there any way to fix this? I am using an x390 if you are wondering. it says that the monitor is connected but not active, even though it is on.
Date published: 2020-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
John Pal from
Just what the Dock'tor ordered
This dock is great. Don't settle for having to plug and unplug cables every time you come and go from your office or home.
It seems Lenovo is the only one that gets it. Other laptop manufacturers think saving a dime to stay competitive is good business when this is clearly not always the case. People rather pay extra for something that is obviously more convenient and less messy to deal with. We would all still be farmers, if this was untrue. I prefer a nice restaurant or visiting a grocery store over running a farm for my food ... well I guess that's just me.
Anyways, nice job Lenovo... I bought 2 docks to go along with my new laptop. One for my office and one for my home. I dumped my older Surface and my bulky desktop at work and couldn't be happier. I should have done this a while back instead of buying the Surface and desktop in the first place.
Finally and most gratifying, this Lenovo setup is actually less expensive than buying a new non-docking laptop and a new descent desktop PC. It's a win, win, win... thank you Lenovo.
Date published: 2020-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mojtaba from
Convenient
I bought this amazing dock station about one month ago. It really suits my Lenovo Carbon X1 laptop and I am enjoying using it. But, there is an issue that is bothering me from the purchase date! I have problem with its connection to external monitors. I have connected it to an ultra wide monitor from Dell and the screen blinks randomly. Someday there is no blink and sometimes it blinks for multiple times in an hour. I have tried various HDMI and DP cables but no improvement and after all I believe a firmware update for this dock should be released regarding this issue.
Date published: 2018-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BJD1 from
Not the best
It's okay. Hard to get lined up correctly. I wish I would have went with a different style dock. It works but not the best. Also wish it could do 4 screens or at least 3 at full qhd which it can't.
Date published: 2019-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MusicITGuy from
Love this dock!
I have several of these docks and I love that lenovo has not given up on physical docks. The available ports on this are a perfect fit for our office. One thing I'd LOVE to see is the opposite of the quickpic for Laptops and that is to be able to choose the physical dock I like and see what Laptops are compatible. Please, please create that as well!
Date published: 2018-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tod K from
Thinkpad Ultra Docking Station
Docking station was easy to set up and allows me to run 2 monitors along with my laptop screen at my home office. I can go from laptop to docked quickly. Solid construction and plenty of ports to support my needs.
Date published: 2020-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
office manager from
office docking station
used for quick office access for desk dual monitors
Date published: 2020-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NelF from
Does it's job
Does it's job, handles all the accessories and more.
Date published: 2019-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tess C from
Solid
Solid piece of hardware. Did not match my laptop. But that was on me.
Date published: 2021-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave1821 from
Everything it needed to be
Exactly what was needed to be able to work as normal while at work, but having the freedom to take the laptop with me.
Date published: 2020-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Soccer Man from
Highly Recommend this product.
I order this product and it is working well. I would recommend this product.
Date published: 2019-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mikecincy from
USB-C not working
I just received this Docking station last week and I have two external monitors that I would like to hook my Lenovo T580 up to. But the connection through the USB--C on the docking station doesn't work. It pops up a message saying "USB or Thunderbolt device functionality might be limited". Without the docking station, the USB-C on the laptop works.
Date published: 2018-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DCARRILLO from
Excellent product
Excellent product works great with my high resolution monitors
Date published: 2020-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
M Molina from
Plug and Play
This is an easy to use unit. Just plug and play. It is the standard docking station for our office users.
Date published: 2020-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JB Ski3 from
Best Dock
The best dock for Thinkpads - all the ports you'd ever need.
Date published: 2021-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
B Crosen from
Could be better with more testing
The concept of the latch is novel at best. USB 3.1 is a great bus to use for connecting the dock to the laptop but its implementation leaves you having to readjust often. I've had to toss three away so far since the locks will disengage from their holster when you remove the key too quickly. Seems like there should have been more QA on these.
Date published: 2019-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
gopher miles from
good docking station
this is just what i needed. Plenty of ports and works well
Date published: 2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DSI_Alex from
Great Product
Excellent Product! Exactly what I was looking for! Gives me two displays, charging, and a full service hub (USB, ethernet) with no hassle.
Date published: 2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Shane Thoms from
Ultra Dock, it really is!
Bought with my gen8 Xq, and love all the features they packed into it.
Date published: 2020-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BoboS from
Great product from a fair company
I recently just bought the X1 Carbon 6th Gen Think-pad, I was told over the phone that my existing docking station that I had for my T470 would work, I was trilled and then mislead. It doesn't even come close to fitting. So I went to the Lenovo website to find one that does work with the X1, as I'm a person who works in the office and at home equally, and the docking station makes it so much easier to connect, as I have dual monitors, printer, external mouse and ethernet hard wired. ONCE I received this docking station it works GREAT. The problem was that I was told by email(s that my item was in stack and would ship in 3 days! after 4 emails over 4 weeks of tracking my shipment it finally shipped five weeks after ordering with numerous excuses. Fabulous product, poor ordering process.
Date published: 2018-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Incognito from
Cannot get two external monitors to work.
It is supposed to support 3 external monitors on various combinations of HDMI, DisplayPort and I could not get even two to work properly (an LG monitor wide screen on HDMI, resolution 2560x1080 and my living room TV LG "full HD" at 1920x1080).
I got the LG monitor and the TV both working at the same time, but neither was running at its full resolution, and when my ThinkPad fell asleep, both displays plus the ThinkPad monitor went blank - and I woke it, only the ThinkPad monitor was working.
The computer is a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Generation
Date published: 2019-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MWBelin from
pleased with Ultra Docking Station
I originally purchased the basic Dock, which ended up not meeting my needs (i.e.. did not have the proper video outs). The Ultra Dock is working fine. I use the basic at work where I don't have an external monitor. Very pleased and have been using a docking station for years as I use the laptop as my home computer.
Date published: 2019-07-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RobertM99 from
Worked simply and complete for my needs
The unit was super intuitive to setup and use, has all of the ports I could want and allows me to do everything I had hoped for with the docking kit, especially being able to close the use the external KVM configuration as expected.
Date published: 2020-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Willie D from
works great
I purchased the docking station to set up a better desktop for working remote from home (and then all this virus stuff happened and I was already set up, lucky me). Works great with my P52s, docking and undocking is a breeze, and I'm overall very satisfied with how easy it was to set up with my new monitors and other peripherals.
Date published: 2020-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JohnP043 from
Sales people need better training!!
I didn't get to see how this docking station works because the salesperson sold me this docking station (under their recommendation) and it is not compatible with my Lenovo laptop, which they also sold me at the same time!
Lenovo needs to better train their sales people!
Date published: 2021-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
8998 from
A very happy buy
Really like this docking station, saving space and time by simply docking in or out, easy to use and improve my work efficiency.
Date published: 2020-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JC87 from
Does the job
A bit pricey but much better than those USB docking stations. A DVI port would have been nice but all in all a good product
Date published: 2018-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KGordon from
Great Docking Station!!
Easy to install and use. Lots of ports and love the ease of docking my ThinkPad.
Date published: 2020-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
anon234 from
Easy to set up, easy to use
Works flawlessly with my T490s and T480 with an oversized battery. The laptops securely attach to the laptop and all devices connected to the dock work as expected.
Date published: 2020-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MTC Greg M from
You get what you pay for!
Great docking station! Works just as expected and excellent way to extend displays for workers on the go.
Date published: 2020-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dalightbender from
Works for me
Perfect fit and plenty of USB ports to get what I need done
Date published: 2019-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
J Gross from
Very pleased
Great docking station-- plenty of room to plug everything in.
Date published: 2020-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
micker61 from
Take two...they're small
What's not to love about this docking station? I found it to be so useful for my home office that I bought a second one to take to the office I occupy at the startup company for which I'm currently consulting. Easy to use...just lay the laptop on the dock, slide the connector slide and power up.
At home I have it connected to a single monitor, plus the laptop display. At the office I connect with 2 external monitors plus the laptop, as well as a few external drives and a few other peripherals. Plenty of power to make it all happen!
Date published: 2019-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Todd Blackburn from
Flexible Options
This is a 2nd docking station for our office, works great...simple to move laptops around between the office stations and our home office. 5 thumbs up!!! :
Date published: 2019-03-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mdblanton from
Top notch dock
Solid dock, plenty of ports. Just what I’ve come to expect from Lenovo.
Date published: 2019-06-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brian C from
Great Product!
This docking station has allowed me to utilize two screens at once for different applications. Because the Lenovo Thinkpad T480s has a unique power design, it was the best way I have found for dual screens. Additionally, the T480s is limited to just two USB ports, which is greatly expanded by the docking station. An excellent product that I am well satisfied with and would purchase again.
Date published: 2019-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RICH_G6 from
Difficult to dock, feels flimsy and insecure
I've had three Lenovo docking stations over the years. This one is by far the worst, and, unfortunately, it is my only option for my laptop. The biggest problem is that it is much more difficult to dock, often takes several tries, and does not feel secure once docked. Compared with my previous docking stations, this one is flimsy and much less stable.
Date published: 2020-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
L337IT from
Still docking in the USA
Lots of companies moving away from docks with this thin power laptops. But for work docks are still much more reliable and long term friendly
Date published: 2018-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SteveJ from
Easy to order and use.
I ordered this docking station with my new Lenovo X390, replacing my old docking station. It was easy to use and has all the ports I need.
Date published: 2020-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
zgilder from
Great product
Works perfectly with my x1. I haven’t had any issues. Plug and play.
Date published: 2020-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cort_ from
Nice Product
Arrived on time and is a very great product!!!!!!
Date published: 2021-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dkbellman1 from
Not working
Didn't work with my X1 laptop. Monitor worked directly plugged into laptop but would not work with laptop to dock to monitor...spent hours on chat downloading and installing a bunch of firmware only to get to conclusion it is defective...no one email me yet
Date published: 2020-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bhatt from
ThinkPad Docking Station
Excellent form and function. Perfect accessory for a clean and productive desk.
Date published: 2020-08-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mr Dude from
It's what I expected from Lenovo!
Lenovo makes excellent products! easy to set-up and use!!!
Date published: 2020-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nikkorman from
Makes work easier!
The Thinkpad Ultra Docking Station is a must have accessory. Makes things so much easier and seamless. You can plug in multiple monitors, USB devices, and easily undock your laptop to go. Docking and undocking is a snap with this new docking station model.
Date published: 2020-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jeffrey B Turner from
Docking station
Makes using the laptop at home much easier to swap out quicly
Date published: 2020-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Escrow Dude from
Best Docking Station made by Lenovo
The docking station is easy to use. Easy setup and no problem getting it connected with my computer. I love how the docking station has ports for multiple monitors with a variety of ports to connect with.
Date published: 2019-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Yet another John M from
Works well.
This dock works. It's easy to use and does exactly what it says it does. I use it with both a ThinkPad X1 Carbon and a ThinkPad T490. The angle is nice, too. I'm very happy with this.
Date published: 2020-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
David27 from
Docking station
Works as expected. Easy to use, plug and play. Easy use with multiple monitors.
Date published: 2020-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
WillTryAgain from
Not for 20LD, X1 YOGA (3RD GEN
While it is nice that this is a actual docking station, the side USB docking connection is less than desired. I spoke with Lenovo support and it was not even supported for this model! You must go to http://accsmartfind.lenovo.com/ and search "20LD" to see what docking stations you can get. Also, I am not sure if this is by design, but the whole lock came out of docking station, key attached.
Date published: 2018-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DeanR18 from
Great Addition to my X1 Carbon
I purchased the ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station for use with a sixth Gen ThinkPad X1 carbon. I work from home and this was an excellent addition. The docking station has a thin profile and is extremely easy to attach and remove. I have attached a Lenovo P27-H10 monitor using the display port along with an external wired ThinkPad USB keyboard and Bluetooth mouse, USB 1TB Hard Drive, slim DVD drive, external speakers and numerical key pad. I originally thought I could connect the monitor direct to the USB-C port from the docking station. This procedure did not work and that is why I went to the Display port connection. I still connected the USB-C port on the docking unit to the P27-H10 monitor. This allowed me to use the USB ports on the monitor when the X1 Carbon was attached to the docking station. I am very pleased with the ease of use and the setup with the Lenovo P27-H10 monitor was outstanding. There have been a few other posts that indicate that it is difficult to attach the laptop to the docking station. I have not experienced this as a problem and I find that the system is very easy to attach and use. the USB-C RJ-45 connector has not ben available from Lenovo for the last two plus months and this was the only way I could connect to a wired internet connection. I am very pleased with this purchase. I didn't think I needed a docking station but now that I have it I am glad I made the purchase.
Date published: 2018-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hector A from
Not able to display additional monitors
I had problems with my initial docking to have it displayed with my additional 2 monitors and reported this failure, 2 days later I receive a replacement but still with the same problem. Not able to display to my additional monitors.
Date published: 2020-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AllenWis from
Great Docking station
Just started using this docking station, but already enjoy the ease of use.
Date published: 2020-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ortiz from
A must have
Helps you get in and out in a flash. I have multiple monitors and devices, and have plenty of option still available.
Date published: 2019-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jdtemple from
Difficult to Connect
It works great once you get your machine docked, but you have to fight with the connection and jiggle the machine around to get it locked in right. It almost feels like you're going to break it. I have two of these docks, one for the office, and one for home. Both of them are difficult to seat properly.
Date published: 2018-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Roberts from
Great for Multiple Monitors
The docking station is very useful when using multiple monitors.
Date published: 2019-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jpocus from
Great addition
I purchased this docking station along with a new laptop. It has a small footprint and functions very well. I use two monitors, so I had to purchase two adapters from DisplayLink to HDMI, but the system now works great. I like being able to turn on the computer without opening the lid.
Date published: 2018-09-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NELSON_D from
Great Docking Station for Lenovo X1
Great docking station. Easy to dock laptop, lots of useful ports. Dock stays put on my desktop where it supposed to be. Locking feature is easy to use and reliable.
Date published: 2019-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SarahNash from
Easy to Connect, Easy to Use
I travel with my laptop and when I get back to my desk, I just set it into this docking station and both of my monitors, ethernet, etc. are linked. Very easy to use and set up.
Date published: 2018-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JerForce from
Great product
I’ve been using one of these for a couple of years. It works great never had an issue. It is easy to plug your Laptop in. It has plenty of ports for peripherals.
Date published: 2020-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
peabody42 from
Side dock is extremely difficult
Feature-wise, I'm still determining if I like it or not. I have two 30" monitors attached (HDMI and DisplayPort). Resolution and responsiveness both look pretty good. I have the USB ports all filled (mouse, keyboard, video camera). All of that is working well so far.
Where I have an issue is the horrible side dock. Before turning anything on, tried docking and undocking multiple times. The computer has to be in the dock in a very specific way or the side dock doesn't engage. It will only come out part way. You know the computer isn't in the right position because the side dock slides easily when the laptop is positioned correctly. However, I tried about 3 dozen times to dock/undock. In 3 dozen tries, I literally only positioned it correctly maybe 3 times. the point of a dock is to be able to get up and go and return. If it takes me minutes and lots of frustration, I'm likely to not want to dock.
At this point, I would not recommend the dock. After using it a while, if it appears it is me not understanding how to correctly position the dock, I'll review my review.
Date published: 2018-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
S Moore from
Great Docking Station, Runs 3 Monitors Perfectly
Really happy with this docking station, does everything that I need it to including using 3 monitors without an issue. Enough ports to connect all the devices I need. It's the best docking station I have used in my IT career.
Date published: 2019-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LoriCourtReporter from
Excellent docking station
This is exactly what I wanted, except I could use a few more USB ports (but I always can use a few more!). Best thing in the world when coming to home office and hooks into my scanner, my 2 printers, my 2 monitors, keyboard & mouse. Go Lenovo!
Date published: 2019-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
idochala from
Easy to install
Easy to use and install, it has shown good quality so far
Date published: 2019-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Shooter27 from
Quality docking station
Easy to use. Plenty of ports for peripherals. Monitor ports are HDMI
Date published: 2019-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Will Kay from
Problem solver!
Excellent product. Supports dual monitors even with the T480’s increased power requirements.
Date published: 2019-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RJVS from
Only Capable of 30hz for Dual 4k Monitors
Big disappointment. A step back from the Thunderbolt 3 dock. Dual 4k monitors max out at 30hz. What were they thinking....
Date published: 2018-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BillboL from
Great add on for my laptop.
Love it! Works great and allows me to keep my printer, scanner and external hard drive plugged in when I take the laptop to work. When I get home all I do is snap it into the docking station and it is as if I never lef the house.
Date published: 2019-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
FiddleSmart from
Just what I needed
I used to plug my ThinkPad into a monitor at my desk. But every time I went somewhere with the laptop I had to unplug my power cable and rerun the cable through the desk. This solves everything and makes it so easy to grab my laptop and go ... and then dock it and be up and running within seconds of returning. Love it.
Date published: 2021-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
M Boudreaux from
Agency Owner
Good customer service, price was good and it shipped quick
Date published: 2021-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
rhughes1107 from
ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station (American Standard
Do not get if you have a T15G1 no matter what tech support says- they are not compatible!
Date published: 2021-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RadM3 from
Works Great!
Works Great! If you have multiple family members who all have Thinkpad's and only one office space it is a must.
Date published: 2021-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BIG HAND SENIOR from
Questionable reliability
Prefer the older style that docks from back. Station cost is to high and current design leads to imply less reliability. Time will tell. My older style Ultra Dock out lasted 3 laptops
Date published: 2021-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joe Public2 from
Cheaply made
Honestly I expected more. The dock seems to work fine, however the locking mechanism broke after 2 days of ownership. For the price the quality seems to be lacking. Disappointed in this purchase.
Date published: 2021-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Deno St from
Not useful w/o laptop but functional paperweight!
I have not had a change to use this docking station*, but I am looking forward to converting it from a pricy paperweight to a functional tool! It is fantastic as a paperweight, and I hope the joy I find in its current role carries over to when I get to use it as intended. It certainly looks impressive, albeit lonely.
*Supply chain woes have been awful on many levels for many companies and their products, but I am honestly looking forward to using this docking station. This review is mostly in jest .
Date published: 2021-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BernerAcct from
Good features, low quality
I've had this station for almost 3 years. I have never had problems with the features (the USB and video ports in the back); it's nice to have mouse, monitor, keyboard, and power supply all set for your laptop when at home.
I have two big complaints about quality:
1. The docking latch: the laptop does not sit resolutely in the tray, so there's perhaps a 0.5-degree variability in the angle of the laptop when you are ready to slide the latch to connect the dock. There's often some wiggling necessary to be sure the connectors are properly connected.
2. Cable connector quality: I've now had two different issues with connectors in the back of the docking station. About a year in, I noticed that my second monitor started having "ghost" images. At first I thought it was the cable, but I changed the cable and the same issue occurs once in a while. Re-seating the cable in the back of the dock a few times seems to eliminate any corrosion that is interfering with a good connection.
The second issue began about a month ago. The laptop was no longer charging when the dock was connected. At first I thought it was related to the latch, but I've identified the issue as the power supply connection at the back of the dock. Again, by removing and re-seating the power cord several times, it works properly.
It could be a problem with a low quality anodized coating on the dock's connectors.
Date published: 2021-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AC00 from
No problems!
Very easy to set-up. Although it's a tad old school, it works perfect. Tried two others, but come to find out they weren't compatible.
Date published: 2019-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ron999 from
Lenovo ThinkPad Docking Station
Station works well, Nice that it comes with its own power cord and you don't have to use the PCs cord for power. Get rid of the key lock option.
Date published: 2018-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NotUsuallyNegative from
Docking is not secure and cumbersome
Computer can easily be misaligned and when latched damage the C connection. Not user friendly design for docking at all! We have several that will seem to be docked but then disconnect from the network or video displays when bumped. Poor design compared to previous model.
Date published: 2019-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RGilbert from
Endless Firmware Troubles
Our company has been purchasing these style docks for the past 5 years or so and have never had issues with them from the Lenovo T430 through the T470. These new thunderbolt docks however have been nothing but trouble. A large quantity of the ones we've deployed have display output issues, and USB detection problems, all software/driver based out of the box. It took a while, but Lenovo finally started pushing firmware updates out to rectify these issues. However their Windows 10 app is so bad it will sometimes fail to ever find updates, and when it does, they will sometimes fail to install. Even after all updates are completed a few users still experience problems. When these docks work they're fine, but our experience so far has been nothing but frustration.
Date published: 2019-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ecolson from
Must-have for Multi-Monitors marred by misbehaving firmware
The Lenovo ThinkPad docking station is an essential tool for those of us using multiple monitors. Can't live without it. However, the shipped-with firmware performed erratically when waking up the laptop. Sometimes it recognized my two external monitors, sometimes it didn't. This is a known problem for at least six months. Took a firmware upgrade to fix it. Given the market both the Lenovo ThinkPad and the docking station is aimed for, this is surprising. Couldn't the upgraded firmware come pre-installed at this point?
I also found the two-step process for engaging and disengaging the laptop to the station awkward compared with the "push button" process in prior models.
Despite this, I gladly live with it to gain my screen real estate.
Date published: 2019-08-27T00:00:00-04:00
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ken0921 from
Takes l;ittle time to get used to it but once it does, it pretty cool
Its different than pushing your laptop to doc station conventional method. its actually easy with the help of slider to connect to Dock.
Date published: 2019-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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nelson from
Not like the old ones
We have had nothing but issues with these new docks vs the old one that were top mounted.
Date published: 2019-08-21T00:00:00-04:00