Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco CX‑50 G2 vs Barco CX-50 GEN2

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 36identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX‑50 G2 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity than the Barco CX-50 GEN2 (2 vs 1). The Barco CX‑50 G2 has 24.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Barco CX-50 GEN2 (74.5 W vs 50 W). The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 7.73 W more power consumption (standby) than the Barco CX‑50 G2 (8 W vs 0.27 W). Security algorithms: WPA2-PSK, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP on the Barco CX‑50 G2, WPA2-PSK on the Barco CX-50 GEN2.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • CX‑50 G2:2
    • CX-50 GEN2:1
  • Power consumption (max)
    • CX‑50 G2:74.5 W
    • CX-50 GEN2:50 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • CX‑50 G2:0.27 W
    • CX-50 GEN2:8 W
  • Weight
    • CX‑50 G2:985 g
    • CX-50 GEN2:900 g

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Comparison of CX‑50 G2, CX-50 GEN2
51 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorDesktopDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Featuresidentical
Maximum resolution (HDMI)3840 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 21603840 x 2160
AirPlay mirroringYesYes
Google CastYesYes
MiracastYesYes
Concurrent usersKnown for one32 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency band2.4, 5 GHz2.4, 5 GHz
Dual-bandYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAPWPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance30 m30 m
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
HDMI input ports quantity11
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI version1.4b1.4b
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers21
S/PDIF out portYesYes
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Power2 differ
Power source typeACAC
Input voltage110 - 220 V110 - 220 V
Power consumption (max)Differs74.5 W50 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.27 W8 W
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 PWindows 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 P
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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 SequoiaMac 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 Sequoia
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 13.0, Android 14.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15, iOS 16Android 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 13.0, Android 14.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15, iOS 16, iOS 17, iOS 18
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85%0 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width200 mm200 mm
Depth202 mm202 mm
Height39 mm39 mm
WeightDiffers985 g900 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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