Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco CX-50 GEN2 vs BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 10identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 10 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (30 m vs 20 m). The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (3 vs 1). The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 39 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (50 W vs 11 W). Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, 5 GHz on the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop. Security algorithms: WPA2-PSK on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, 128-bit AES, SSID, WPA2, WPA2-PSK on the BenQ VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop.

  • Frequency band
    • CX-50 GEN2:2.4, 5 GHz
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:5 GHz
  • Maximum operating distance
    • CX-50 GEN2:30 m
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:20 m
  • HDMI version
    • CX-50 GEN2:1.4b
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:2.0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • CX-50 GEN2:3
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:1
  • Power source type
    • CX-50 GEN2:AC
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:DC
  • Power consumption (max)
    • CX-50 GEN2:50 W
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:11 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • CX-50 GEN2:0 - 85%
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:10 - 80%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • CX-50 GEN2:-20 - 60 °C
    • VS20 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:-10 - 60 °C

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Comparison of CX-50 GEN2, VS20
61 specifications
Designidentical
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), 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)
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
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz5 GHz
Dual-bandKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK128-bit AES, SSID, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m20 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
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b2.0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
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
Micro-USB 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)Differs50 W11 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
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 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
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions3 differ
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 & dimensionsidentical
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
WeightKnown for one900 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceExternal
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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

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