Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2 vs BenQ InstaShow VS25

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 9identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ InstaShow VS25 has 32 more simultaneously connected devices (max) than the Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2 (64 vs 32). The Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2 has 15 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ InstaShow VS25 (30 m vs 15 m). The BenQ InstaShow VS25 has 5 W more power consumption (typical) than the Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2 (15 W vs 10 W). Form factor: Dongle on the Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2, Desktop on the BenQ InstaShow VS25. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the BenQ InstaShow VS25.

  • Form factor
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:Dongle
    • InstaShow VS25:Desktop
  • Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:32
    • InstaShow VS25:64
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • InstaShow VS25:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Security algorithms
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:802.1x RADIUS, WPA2-PSK
    • InstaShow VS25:WPA3
  • Maximum operating distance
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:30 m
    • InstaShow VS25:15 m
  • HDMI version
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:1.4b
    • InstaShow VS25:1.2
  • Power source type
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:AC, USB
    • InstaShow VS25:DC, USB
  • Input voltage
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:110 - 220 V
    • InstaShow VS25:12 V

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Comparison of ClickShare C-5 Gen2, InstaShow VS25
67 specifications
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersDongleDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
AirPlay mirroringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Google CastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Differs3264
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4, 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-bandYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.15.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers802.1x RADIUS, WPA2-PSKWPA3
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m15 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, USBDC, USB
Input voltageDiffers110 - 220 V12 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one24 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs10 W15 W
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for oneUnited StatesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 PUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 SequoiaMacOS
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid 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 16Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers135 mm123 mm
DepthDiffers135 mm123 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm49.9 mm
WeightDiffers900 g300 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source337 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTaiwan

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