Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco ClickShare CS-100 vs BenQ InstaShow S WDC20

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco ClickShare CS-100 has 15 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ InstaShow S WDC20 (30 m vs 15 m). The BenQ InstaShow S WDC20 has 1.5 A more output current than the Barco ClickShare CS-100 (2 A vs 0.5 A). The BenQ InstaShow S WDC20 has 6 W more power consumption (max) than the Barco ClickShare CS-100 (24 W vs 18 W). Product colour: Black, Silver on the Barco ClickShare CS-100, Black on the BenQ InstaShow S WDC20. Antenna type: Internal on the Barco ClickShare CS-100, External on the BenQ InstaShow S WDC20.

  • Product colour
    • ClickShare CS-100:Black, Silver
    • InstaShow S WDC20:Black
  • Antenna type
    • ClickShare CS-100:Internal
    • InstaShow S WDC20:External
  • Frequency band
    • ClickShare CS-100:2.4 & 5
    • InstaShow S WDC20:2.4 / 5 GHz
  • Security algorithms
    • ClickShare CS-100:WPA2-PSK
    • InstaShow S WDC20:128-bit AES, WPA2
  • Maximum operating distance
    • ClickShare CS-100:30 m
    • InstaShow S WDC20:15 m
  • Output current
    • ClickShare CS-100:0.5 A
    • InstaShow S WDC20:2 A
  • Power consumption (max)
    • ClickShare CS-100:18 W
    • InstaShow S WDC20:24 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • ClickShare CS-100:0 - 90%
    • InstaShow S WDC20:-10 - 60%

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Comparison of ClickShare CS-100, InstaShow S WDC20
53 specifications
Design1 differ
Form factorDesktopDesktop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
CertificationKnown for oneFCC/CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rate30 fps30 fps
Number of usersKnown for one1 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna typeDiffersInternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency bandDiffers2.4 & 52.4 / 5 GHz
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WPA2
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m15 m
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1167 Mbit/s
Dual-bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
Number of HDMI outputs11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Power2 differ
Power source typeDCDC
Input voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentDiffers0.5 A2 A
Power consumption (max)Differs18 W24 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, WindowsYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 SierraUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiOS 8.0, iOS 9.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%-10 - 60%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C10 - 80 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 85%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one115 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one205 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers600 g330 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI, USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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