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Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2 vs BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 11identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 30 fps more maximum frame rate than the Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2 (60 fps vs 30 fps). The Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2 has 10 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (30 m vs 20 m). The Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2 has 13 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (24 W vs 11 W). Form factor: Dongle on the Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2, Desktop on the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop. Supported video modes: 2160p on the Barco ClickShare C-5 Gen2, 720p, 1080p on the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop.

  • Form factor
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:Dongle
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:Desktop
  • Supported video modes
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:2160p
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:720p, 1080p
  • Maximum frame rate
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:30 fps
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:60 fps
  • Frequency band
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:2.4, 5 GHz
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:5 GHz
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Maximum operating distance
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:30 m
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:20 m
  • HDMI version
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:1.4b
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:2.0
  • Power source type
    • ClickShare C-5 Gen2:AC, USB
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:DC

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Comparison of ClickShare C-5 Gen2, VS20
64 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
Features2 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers2160p720p, 1080p
AirPlay mirroringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateDiffers30 fps60 fps
Google CastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)3232
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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 GHz5 GHz
Dual-bandKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
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-PSK128-bit AES, SSID, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m20 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b2.0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro-USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, USBDC
Input voltageKnown for one110 - 220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs24 W11 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for oneUnited StatesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 PYes
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 SequoiaYes
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
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 85%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one135 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one135 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one900 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4

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