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ATEN VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop vs Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution (HDMI) than the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the ATEN VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop (3 vs 1). The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 96 mm more width than the ATEN VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop (200 mm vs 104 mm). Frequency band: 2.4/5 GHz on the ATEN VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop, 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop. Security algorithms: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK on the ATEN VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop, WPA2-PSK on the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop.

  • Maximum resolution (HDMI)
    • VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Frequency band
    • VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop:2.4/5 GHz
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:2.4, 5 GHz
  • Security algorithms
    • VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop:WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:WPA2-PSK
  • Interface
    • VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop:HDMI + VGA (D-Sub)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:HDMI
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop:1
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:3
  • Power source type
    • VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop:DC
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:AC
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop:-20 - 60%
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:0 - 85%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • VP2021-AT-E wireless presentation system HDMI + VGA (D-Sub) Desktop:0 - 80 °C
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:-20 - 60 °C

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Comparison of VP2021-AT-E, CX-50
59 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorDesktopDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Differs4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
AirPlay mirroringYesYes
Google CastYesYes
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum resolution (VGA)Known for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchYesYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency bandDiffers2.4/5 GHz2.4, 5 GHz
Dual-bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance30 m30 m
Ports & interfaces2 differ
InterfaceDiffersHDMI + VGA (D-Sub)HDMI
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) output portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 - 220 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 10, Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Education, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 P
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 13.0, Android 14.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15, iOS 16, iOS 17, iOS 18
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs-20 - 60%0 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 80 °C-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers104 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers28.3 mm39 mm
WeightDiffers470 g900 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source

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