Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco CX‑50 G2 vs BenQ InstaShow VS25

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX‑50 G2 has 15 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ InstaShow VS25 (30 m vs 15 m). The BenQ InstaShow VS25 has 1 more HDMI input ports quantity than the Barco CX‑50 G2 (2 vs 1). The Barco CX‑50 G2 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity than the BenQ InstaShow VS25 (2 vs 1). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Barco CX‑50 G2, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the BenQ InstaShow VS25. Security algorithms: WPA2-PSK, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP on the Barco CX‑50 G2, WPA3 on the BenQ InstaShow VS25.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • CX‑50 G2:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • InstaShow VS25:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Maximum operating distance
    • CX‑50 G2:30 m
    • InstaShow VS25:15 m
  • HDMI input ports quantity
    • CX‑50 G2:1
    • InstaShow VS25:2
  • HDMI version
    • CX‑50 G2:1.4b
    • InstaShow VS25:1.2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • CX‑50 G2:2
    • InstaShow VS25:1
  • Power source type
    • CX‑50 G2:AC
    • InstaShow VS25:DC, USB
  • Input voltage
    • CX‑50 G2:110 - 220 V
    • InstaShow VS25:12 V
  • Width
    • CX‑50 G2:200 mm
    • InstaShow VS25:123 mm

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Comparison of CX‑50 G2, InstaShow VS25
66 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorDesktopDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one3840 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlay mirroringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Google CastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Concurrent usersKnown for one32 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64
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 bandKnown for one2.4, 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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, PEAPWPA3
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m15 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
HDMI input ports quantityDiffers12
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.2
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 portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC, USB
Input voltageDiffers110 - 220 V12 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one74.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.27 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 PUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 SequoiaMacOS
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 13.0, Android 14.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15, iOS 16Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm123 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm123 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm49.9 mm
WeightDiffers985 g300 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source337 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTaiwan

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