Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

Barco CX-50 GEN2 vs Viewsonic ViewSync 3

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 8identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Viewsonic ViewSync 3 (3 vs 1). The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 8.5 mm more width than the Viewsonic ViewSync 3 (200 mm vs 191.5 mm). The Barco CX-50 GEN2 has 99.4 mm more depth than the Viewsonic ViewSync 3 (202 mm vs 102.6 mm). Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, 2.4 & 5 on the Viewsonic ViewSync 3. Input voltage: 110 - 220 V on the Barco CX-50 GEN2, 100 - 240 V on the Viewsonic ViewSync 3.

  • Frequency band
    • CX-50 GEN2:2.4, 5 GHz
    • ViewSync 3:2.4 & 5
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • CX-50 GEN2:3
    • ViewSync 3:1
  • Input voltage
    • CX-50 GEN2:110 - 220 V
    • ViewSync 3:100 - 240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • CX-50 GEN2:0 - 40 °C
    • ViewSync 3:-5 - 45 °C
  • Width
    • CX-50 GEN2:200 mm
    • ViewSync 3:191.5 mm
  • Depth
    • CX-50 GEN2:202 mm
    • ViewSync 3:102.6 mm
  • Height
    • CX-50 GEN2:39 mm
    • ViewSync 3:32.2 mm
  • Weight
    • CX-50 GEN2:900 g
    • ViewSync 3:240 g

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Comparison of CX-50 GEN2, ViewSync 3
57 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
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 800 (WXGA), 1366 x 768
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
Maximum resolution (VGA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480p, 720p, 1080p
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz2.4 & 5
Dual-bandKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA2-PSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one30 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
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 portYesYes
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) output portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
Input voltageDiffers110 - 220 V100 - 240 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
Input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 PUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 SequoiaUnknown — not stated by the source
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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm191.5 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm102.6 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm32.2 mm
WeightDiffers900 g240 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source242.2 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216.3 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62.9 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source

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