Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco ClickShare CSM-1 vs BenQ VS20 InstaShow

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 10identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ VS20 InstaShow has 30 fps more maximum frame rate than the Barco ClickShare CSM-1 (60 fps vs 30 fps). The BenQ VS20 InstaShow has 2 more antennas quantity than the Barco ClickShare CSM-1 (4 vs 2). The BenQ VS20 InstaShow has 567 Mbit/s more Wi-Fi data rate (max) than the Barco ClickShare CSM-1 (867 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). Product colour: Black, Silver on the Barco ClickShare CSM-1, Black on the BenQ VS20 InstaShow. Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g on the Barco ClickShare CSM-1, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the BenQ VS20 InstaShow.

  • Product colour
    • ClickShare CSM-1:Black, Silver
    • VS20 InstaShow:Black
  • Maximum frame rate
    • ClickShare CSM-1:30 fps
    • VS20 InstaShow:60 fps
  • Antennas quantity
    • ClickShare CSM-1:2
    • VS20 InstaShow:4
  • Wi-Fi data rate (max)
    • ClickShare CSM-1:300 Mbit/s
    • VS20 InstaShow:867 Mbit/s
  • Frequency band
    • ClickShare CSM-1:2.4 & 5
    • VS20 InstaShow:5 GHz
  • Maximum operating distance
    • ClickShare CSM-1:30 m
    • VS20 InstaShow:20 m
  • Interface
    • ClickShare CSM-1:HDMI + VGA (D-Sub)
    • VS20 InstaShow:HDMI
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ClickShare CSM-1:2
    • VS20 InstaShow:1

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Comparison of ClickShare CSM-1, VS20 InstaShow
66 specifications
Design1 differ
Form factorDesktopDesktop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneFCC/CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)800 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)
Supported video modes720p, 1080p720p, 1080p
Maximum frame rateDiffers30 fps60 fps
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32
Security updates end dateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31/12/2026
Maximum resolution (VGA)Known for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one1440 x 900 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one2 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna typeExternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Network5 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Differs300 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
Frequency bandDiffers2.4 & 55 GHz
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK128-bit AES, SSID, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m20 m
Ports & interfaces2 differ
InterfaceDiffersHDMI + VGA (D-Sub)HDMI
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Micro-USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) output portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
Power source typeDCDC
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9.7 W11 W
Input voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2.6 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 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 supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 SierraYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiOS 8.0, iOS 9.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers530 g549 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source239 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.52 kg
WidthKnown for one186 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8528620000
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 pc(s)

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