Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco ClickShare C-5 G2 vs BenQ InstaShow WDC15

29specifications compared
14differ
15identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco ClickShare C-5 G2 has 16 more simultaneously connected devices (max) than the BenQ InstaShow WDC15 (32 vs 16). The Barco ClickShare C-5 G2 has 15 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ InstaShow WDC15 (30 m vs 15 m). The Barco ClickShare C-5 G2 has 25 mm more width than the BenQ InstaShow WDC15 (135 mm vs 110 mm). Form factor: Dongle on the Barco ClickShare C-5 G2, Desktop on the BenQ InstaShow WDC15. Security algorithms: 802.1x RADIUS, WPA2-PSK on the Barco ClickShare C-5 G2, 128-bit AES, WPA3 on the BenQ InstaShow WDC15.

Form factor
- ClickShare C-5 G2:Dongle
- InstaShow WDC15:Desktop
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)
- ClickShare C-5 G2:32
- InstaShow WDC15:16
Security algorithms
- ClickShare C-5 G2:802.1x RADIUS, WPA2-PSK
- InstaShow WDC15:128-bit AES, WPA3
Maximum operating distance
- ClickShare C-5 G2:30 m
- InstaShow WDC15:15 m
HDMI version
- ClickShare C-5 G2:1.4b
- InstaShow WDC15:1.4
Power source type
- ClickShare C-5 G2:AC, USB
- InstaShow WDC15:DC, USB
Input voltage
- ClickShare C-5 G2:110 - 220 V
- InstaShow WDC15:5 V
Storage temperature (T-T)
- ClickShare C-5 G2:-20 - 60 °C
- InstaShow WDC15:-10 - 60 °C

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Comparison of ClickShare C-5 G2, InstaShow WDC15
67 specifications	A Barco ClickShare C-5 G2 View product	B BenQ InstaShow WDC15 View product
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffers	Dongle	Desktop
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Iron, Polycarbonate (PC)
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CVSS 4.0
Features1 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one	3840 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes	2160p	2160p
AirPlay mirroringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rate	30 fps	30 fps
Google CastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Differs	32	16
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3840 x 2160
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency bandKnown for one	2.4, 5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-band	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.15.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers	802.1x RADIUS, WPA2-PSK	128-bit AES, WPA3
Maximum operating distanceDiffers	30 m	15 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	867 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Interface	HDMI	HDMI
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4b	1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, USB	DC, USB
Input voltageDiffers	110 - 220 V	5 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one	24 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)	10 W	10 W
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 A
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 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	Yes
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Mac 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android 10.0, Android 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 13.0, Android 14.0, Android 9.0, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 13.4, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15, iOS 16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ChromeOS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	135 mm	110 mm
DepthDiffers	135 mm	110 mm
HeightDiffers	34 mm	29 mm
WeightDiffers	900 g	1.16 kg
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	165 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	358 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	113 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.66 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Taiwan

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Barco ClickShare C-5 G2 vs BenQ InstaShow WDC15

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