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Barco CX‑50 G2 vs BenQ WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX‑50 G2 has 15 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (30 m vs 15 m). The Barco CX‑50 G2 has 50.5 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (74.5 W vs 24 W). The BenQ WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop 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, 2.4 - 5 GHz on the BenQ WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop. Networking standards: IEEE 802.1x on the Barco CX‑50 G2, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n on the BenQ WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop.

  • Frequency band
    • CX‑50 G2:2.4, 5 GHz
    • WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:2.4 - 5 GHz
  • Networking standards
    • CX‑50 G2:IEEE 802.1x
    • WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n
  • Maximum operating distance
    • CX‑50 G2:30 m
    • WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:15 m
  • HDMI version
    • CX‑50 G2:1.4b
    • WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:1.4
  • Power source type
    • CX‑50 G2:AC
    • WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:DC
  • Power consumption (max)
    • CX‑50 G2:74.5 W
    • WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:24 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • CX‑50 G2:0 - 85%
    • WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:10 - 80%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • CX‑50 G2:-20 - 60 °C
    • WDC20C wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:-10 - 60 °C

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Comparison of CX‑50 G2, WDC20C
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
Features1 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers3840 x 2160720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
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
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480p, 525i, 540p, 576p, 625i, 720i, 720p, 768p, 960p, 1024p, 1035i, 1080i, 1080p
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32
Network5 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)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz2.4 - 5 GHz
Dual-bandYesYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1xIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP128-bit AES, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m15 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1167 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
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
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Input voltageKnown for one110 - 220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs74.5 W24 W
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
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
System requirements3 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
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 13.0, Android 14.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15, iOS 16Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
WeightDiffers985 g330 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI, USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
On/off switchKnown 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 source5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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