Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2: AI-Ready Compute for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Hybrid work continues to reshape how organisations design meeting spaces. As video collaboration becomes central to everyday communication, reliable room systems must deliver strong performance, simple management, and seamless integration with collaboration platforms. The Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is built to meet these demands, acting as the central computing engine that powers Microsoft Teams Rooms deployments in modern workplaces.
Designed as a compact conference Mini PC, the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 provides the processing power, connectivity, and enterprise management capabilities needed to support advanced meeting room technology.
Built for Microsoft Teams Rooms
The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is purpose-built for Microsoft Teams Rooms, enabling organisations to create meeting spaces where users can join calls with a single touch and share content easily. The device runs Windows 11 IoT Enterprise for Collaboration, a specialised operating system designed for conferencing environments.
With Microsoft Teams Rooms software pre-installed, the system delivers a familiar interface and consistent user experience across meeting rooms, helping teams start meetings quickly without complicated setup steps.
Performance Powered by Intel Core Ultra
At the heart of the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is an Intel Core Ultra 5 135H processor with vPro technology, offering a balance of performance and efficiency for modern collaboration workloads.
Key hardware specifications include:
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (14 cores, up to 4.6 GHz)
- Memory: 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM
- Storage: 256GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Graphics: Integrated Intel Arc Graphics
This hardware configuration allows the system to manage high-resolution video streams, room devices, and collaboration software simultaneously without compromising performance.
Modern Connectivity for Meeting Rooms
The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 includes a wide range of connectivity options designed to integrate easily with conferencing cameras, displays, microphones, and other room technology.
Available ports include:
- 2 × USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort support)
- 3 × USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
- 1 × USB-A (USB 2.0)
- 1 × HDMI input
- 2 × HDMI outputs
- Ethernet (RJ-45)
- DC power input
Wireless connectivity is also supported through Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring stable networking for modern office environments.
Dedicated Touch Controller
The system typically pairs with the Lenovo IP Controller, a 10.1-inch multi-touch control panel that allows users to start meetings, manage calls, and share content directly from the meeting table.
The controller features:
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- 1280 × 800 resolution
- Multi-touch interface
- Power-over-Ethernet connectivity
This interface simplifies meeting room interaction and provides a consistent control experience across Teams Rooms deployments.
Designed for Enterprise IT Management
The ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 is built with enterprise management in mind. The platform integrates with Lenovo’s collaboration management tools and supports Intel vPro capabilities, enabling remote monitoring, device updates, and security management across multiple meeting rooms.
The system also includes a three-year onsite warranty and Premier Support, helping organisations maintain uptime for critical meeting infrastructure.
Compact Design for Flexible Installation
Despite its powerful hardware, the ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 maintains a compact footprint. The compute unit weighs just over 1 kilogram, allowing it to be installed discreetly behind displays, under conference tables, or within AV cabinets.
Cable management accessories and mounting options further simplify installation while keeping meeting spaces tidy and organised.
Enabling Smarter Collaboration Spaces
As organisations invest in smarter meeting rooms, the demand for reliable conferencing infrastructure continues to grow. The Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 plays a central role in these environments by providing the compute foundation that drives cameras, microphones, displays, and collaboration software.
By combining modern Intel hardware, enterprise management features, and seamless Microsoft Teams Rooms integration, the system helps businesses deliver a consistent and professional meeting experience across hybrid workplaces.
