5 Things to Know About the M920q’s USB and Video Layout

The faster USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports are on the front This includes two Type-A and one Type-C port. It makes sense for daily use since you plug in flash drives and external SSDs more often than you reach around back.

The rear USB ports are slower You get two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and two USB 2.0 ports. Use the USB 2.0 ports for a keyboard and mouse.

The video outputs are from an older era DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4 can drive two 4K displays at 60 Hz, but barely. They predate high-refresh monitors.

An optional serial port is available This is a nod to enterprise buyers still running legacy equipment. It is common on Lenovo’s other M-series machines.

The rear also has wired networking You get a Gigabit Ethernet port. No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth details are mentioned.