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Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop vs BenQ InstaShow WDC10

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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 22 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ InstaShow WDC10 (30 m vs 8 m). The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 45 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ InstaShow WDC10 (50 W vs 5 W). The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 6 W more power consumption (standby) than the BenQ InstaShow WDC10 (8 W vs 2 W). 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 WDC10. Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop, 5 GHz on the BenQ InstaShow WDC10.

  • Maximum resolution (HDMI)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • InstaShow WDC10:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Frequency band
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:2.4, 5 GHz
    • InstaShow WDC10:5 GHz
  • Security algorithms
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:WPA2-PSK
    • InstaShow WDC10:128-bit AES, WPA2-PSK
  • Maximum operating distance
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:30 m
    • InstaShow WDC10:8 m
  • Power source type
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:AC
    • InstaShow WDC10:USB
  • Input voltage
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:110 - 220 V
    • InstaShow WDC10:5 V
  • Power consumption (max)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:50 W
    • InstaShow WDC10:5 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:8 W
    • InstaShow WDC10:2 W

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54 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
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), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1440 x 1050, 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
Streaming capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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 LANYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m8 m
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
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) 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
Power4 differ
Power source typeDiffersACUSB
Input voltageDiffers110 - 220 V5 V
Power consumption (max)Differs50 W5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W2 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 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%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
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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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