Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco ClickShare CX-50 vs BenQ InstaShow S WDC20

25specifications compared
14differ
11identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco ClickShare CX-50 has 15 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ InstaShow S WDC20 (30 m vs 15 m). The Barco ClickShare CX-50 has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the BenQ InstaShow S WDC20 (4 vs 2). The Barco ClickShare CX-50 has 26 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ InstaShow S WDC20 (50 W vs 24 W). Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco ClickShare CX-50, 2.4 / 5 GHz on the BenQ InstaShow S WDC20. Security algorithms: WPA2-PSK on the Barco ClickShare CX-50, 128-bit AES, WPA2 on the BenQ InstaShow S WDC20.

Frequency band
- ClickShare CX-50:2.4, 5 GHz
- InstaShow S WDC20:2.4 / 5 GHz
Security algorithms
- ClickShare CX-50:WPA2-PSK
- InstaShow S WDC20:128-bit AES, WPA2
Maximum operating distance
- ClickShare CX-50:30 m
- InstaShow S WDC20:15 m
HDMI version
- ClickShare CX-50:1.4b
- InstaShow S WDC20:1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- ClickShare CX-50:4
- InstaShow S WDC20:2
Power source type
- ClickShare CX-50:AC
- InstaShow S WDC20:DC
Power consumption (max)
- ClickShare CX-50:50 W
- InstaShow S WDC20:24 W
Windows operating systems supported
- ClickShare CX-50:Windows 10
- InstaShow S WDC20:Yes

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Comparison of ClickShare CX-50, InstaShow S WDC20
58 specifications	A Barco ClickShare CX-50 View product	B BenQ InstaShow S WDC20 View product
Designidentical
Form factor	Desktop	Desktop
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one	3840 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
AirPlay mirroringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Google CastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 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)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency bandDiffers	2.4, 5 GHz	2.4 / 5 GHz
Dual-band	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.15.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA2-PSK	128-bit AES, WPA2
Maximum operating distanceDiffers	30 m	15 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1167 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Interface	HDMI	HDMI
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4b	1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC	DC
Input voltageKnown for one	110 - 220 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	50 W	24 W
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 A
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 10	Yes
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android 11.0, iOS 14	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 85%	-10 - 60%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	10 - 80 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	200 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	202 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	39 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	900 g	330 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI, USB
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990	85176990
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4

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Barco ClickShare CX-50 vs BenQ InstaShow S WDC20

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