Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco CX‑50 G2 vs BenQ VS20 InstaShow

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 10identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX‑50 G2 has 10 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ VS20 InstaShow (30 m vs 20 m). The Barco CX‑50 G2 has 63.5 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ VS20 InstaShow (74.5 W vs 11 W). The BenQ VS20 InstaShow has 5 - 90% more storage relative humidity (H-H) than the Barco CX‑50 G2 (5 - 90% vs 0 - 90%). Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX‑50 G2, 5 GHz on the BenQ VS20 InstaShow. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s on the Barco CX‑50 G2, 10,100 Mbit/s on the BenQ VS20 InstaShow.

  • Frequency band
    • CX‑50 G2:2.4, 5 GHz
    • VS20 InstaShow:5 GHz
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • CX‑50 G2:10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s
    • VS20 InstaShow:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Maximum operating distance
    • CX‑50 G2:30 m
    • VS20 InstaShow:20 m
  • HDMI version
    • CX‑50 G2:1.4b
    • VS20 InstaShow:2.0
  • Power source type
    • CX‑50 G2:AC
    • VS20 InstaShow:DC
  • Power consumption (max)
    • CX‑50 G2:74.5 W
    • VS20 InstaShow:11 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • CX‑50 G2:0 - 85%
    • VS20 InstaShow:10 - 80%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • CX‑50 G2:-20 - 60 °C
    • VS20 InstaShow:-10 - 60 °C

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Comparison of CX‑50 G2, VS20 InstaShow
72 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorDesktopDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers3840 x 2160800 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 modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p, 1080p
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 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 (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — 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
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Network5 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz5 GHz
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP128-bit AES, SSID, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m20 m
Dual-bandKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
HDMI input ports quantity11
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro-USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Power consumption (max)Differs74.5 W11 W
Input voltageKnown for one110 - 220 VUnknown — 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
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 PYes
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 SequoiaYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 85%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers985 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 one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one202 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one39 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
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source

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