Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco CX-50 GEN2 vs BenQ InstaShow WDC10C

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 9identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 22 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ InstaShow WDC10C (30 m vs 8 m). The BenQ InstaShow WDC10C has 5 - 90% more storage relative humidity (H-H) than the Barco CX-50 GEN2 (5 - 90% vs 0 - 90%). Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, 5 GHz on the BenQ InstaShow WDC10C. Interface: HDMI on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, USB Type-C on the BenQ InstaShow WDC10C. HDMI version: 1.4b on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, 1.4 on the BenQ InstaShow WDC10C.

  • Frequency band
    • CX-50 GEN2:2.4, 5 GHz
    • InstaShow WDC10C:5 GHz
  • Maximum operating distance
    • CX-50 GEN2:30 m
    • InstaShow WDC10C:8 m
  • Interface
    • CX-50 GEN2:HDMI
    • InstaShow WDC10C:USB Type-C
  • HDMI version
    • CX-50 GEN2:1.4b
    • InstaShow WDC10C:1.4
  • Power source type
    • CX-50 GEN2:AC
    • InstaShow WDC10C:DC, USB
  • Input voltage
    • CX-50 GEN2:110 - 220 V
    • InstaShow WDC10C:5 V
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • CX-50 GEN2:0 - 85%
    • InstaShow WDC10C:10 - 80%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • CX-50 GEN2:-20 - 60 °C
    • InstaShow WDC10C:-10 - 60 °C

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Comparison of CX-50 GEN2, InstaShow WDC10C
62 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
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 2160800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768, 1280 x 800, 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
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
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p, 1080p
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 fps
Concurrent usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 user(s)
Security updates end dateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31/12/2024
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz5 GHz
Dual-bandKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m8 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
InterfaceDiffersHDMIUSB Type-C
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC, USB
Input voltageDiffers110 - 220 V5 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — 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
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 16, iOS 17, iOS 18Unknown — 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
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
WeightDiffers900 g1.27 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source390 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source485 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source205 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.6 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal & external
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI, USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTaiwan
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8517620000
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 pc(s)

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