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Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco CX-50 GEN2 vs BenQ InstaShow WDC30

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 10identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ InstaShow WDC30 has 1 more HDMI outputs than the Barco CX-50 GEN2 (2 vs 1). The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the BenQ InstaShow WDC30 (3 vs 1). The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 38 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ InstaShow WDC30 (50 W vs 12 W). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the BenQ InstaShow WDC30. Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, 2.4 / 5 GHz on the BenQ InstaShow WDC30.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Frequency band
    • 2.4, 5 GHz
    • 2.4 / 5 GHz
  • Number of HDMI outputs
    • 1
    • 2
  • HDMI version
    • 1.4b
    • 2.0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 3
    • 1
  • Power source type
    • AC
    • DC
  • Power consumption (max)
    • 50 W
    • 12 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 0 - 85%
    • 10 - 80%

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Designidentical
Form factorDesktopDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
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 one720p, 1080p
Maximum frame rateKnown for one60 fps
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for one64
Security updates end dateKnown for one31/12/2025
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixels
AirPlay mirroringKnown for oneYes
Google CastKnown for oneYes
MiracastKnown for oneYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for one4
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)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one1750 Mbit/s
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz2.4 / 5 GHz
Dual-bandYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
Maximum operating distance30 m30 m
Ports & interfaces3 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers12
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b2.0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1
DC-in jackYesYes
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Output voltageKnown for one12 V
Output currentKnown for one3.33 A
Power consumption (max)Differs50 W12 W
Input voltageKnown for one110 - 220 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 W
System requirements1 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 supportedKnown for oneMac 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 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 18
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
WeightDiffers900 g1.73 kg
Package widthKnown for one447 mm
Package depthKnown for one720 mm
Package heightKnown for one177 mm
Package weightKnown for one11.9 kg
WidthKnown for one200 mm
DepthKnown for one202 mm
HeightKnown for one39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMI
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8517620000
Products per palletKnown for one144 pc(s)
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYes
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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