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Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop vs BenQ InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the BenQ InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (3 vs 1). The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 115.5 mm more width than the BenQ InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (200 mm vs 84.5 mm). The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 12.4 mm more depth than the BenQ InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (202 mm vs 189.6 mm). Maximum resolution (HDMI): 3840 x 2160 pixels on the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop, 1920 x 1080 pixels on the BenQ InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop. Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop, 5 GHz on the BenQ InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop.

  • Maximum resolution (HDMI)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Frequency band
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:2.4, 5 GHz
    • InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:5 GHz
  • Security algorithms
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:WPA2-PSK
    • InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:128-bit AES
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:3
    • InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:1
  • Power source type
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:AC
    • InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:DC
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:0 - 85%
    • InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:5 - 90%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:-20 - 60 °C
    • InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:-10 - 60 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:0 - 90%
    • InstaShow wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:10 - 80%

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54 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
Features2 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Differs3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1400 x 900, 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 source30 fps
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
On/off switchYesYes
Network3 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 standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz5 GHz
Dual-bandKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one30 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Input voltageKnown for one110 - 220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
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 conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 85%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm84.5 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm189.6 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm19.9 mm
WeightDiffers900 g100 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
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

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