Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco ClickShare C-5 vs BenQ InstaShow WDC30

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ InstaShow WDC30 has 30 fps more maximum frame rate than the Barco ClickShare C-5 (60 fps vs 30 fps). The BenQ InstaShow WDC30 has 32 more simultaneously connected devices (max) than the Barco ClickShare C-5 (64 vs 32). The BenQ InstaShow WDC30 has 1 more HDMI outputs than the Barco ClickShare C-5 (2 vs 1). Form factor: Dongle on the Barco ClickShare C-5, Desktop on the BenQ InstaShow WDC30. Supported video modes: 2160p on the Barco ClickShare C-5, 720p, 1080p on the BenQ InstaShow WDC30.

  • Form factor
    • ClickShare C-5:Dongle
    • InstaShow WDC30:Desktop
  • Supported video modes
    • ClickShare C-5:2160p
    • InstaShow WDC30:720p, 1080p
  • Maximum frame rate
    • ClickShare C-5:30 fps
    • InstaShow WDC30:60 fps
  • Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)
    • ClickShare C-5:32
    • InstaShow WDC30:64
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ClickShare C-5:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • InstaShow WDC30:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ClickShare C-5:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • InstaShow WDC30:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Number of HDMI outputs
    • ClickShare C-5:1
    • InstaShow WDC30:2
  • HDMI version
    • ClickShare C-5:1.4b
    • InstaShow WDC30:2.0

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Comparison of ClickShare C-5, InstaShow WDC30
71 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
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers2160p720p, 1080p
Supported video streaming resolutionsKnown for one4096 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlay mirroringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateDiffers30 fps60 fps
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
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)
Security updates end dateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31/12/2025
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 band2.4 / 5 GHz2.4 / 5 GHz
Dual-bandYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
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, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
Maximum operating distance30 m30 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1750 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers12
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b2.0
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 quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Input voltageKnown for one110 / 220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs24 W12 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.33 A
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Yes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big SurUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid 10.0, Android 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 9.0, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 14.5, iOS 15Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers900 g1.73 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source447 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source177 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers851769908517620000
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 pc(s)
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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