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Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop vs BenQ InstaShow WDC20

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 10identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 15 m more maximum operating distance than the BenQ InstaShow WDC20 (30 m vs 15 m). The Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop has 26 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ InstaShow WDC20 (50 W vs 24 W). The BenQ InstaShow WDC20 has 5 - 90% more storage relative humidity (H-H) than the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop (5 - 90% vs 0 - 90%). Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop, 2.4 - 5 GHz on the BenQ InstaShow WDC20. Security algorithms: WPA2-PSK on the Barco CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop, 128-bit AES, WPA2, WPA2-PSK on the BenQ InstaShow WDC20.

  • Frequency band
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:2.4, 5 GHz
    • InstaShow WDC20:2.4 - 5 GHz
  • Security algorithms
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:WPA2-PSK
    • InstaShow WDC20:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
  • Maximum operating distance
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:30 m
    • InstaShow WDC20:15 m
  • HDMI version
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:1.4b
    • InstaShow WDC20:1.4
  • Power consumption (max)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:50 W
    • InstaShow WDC20:24 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:0 - 85%
    • InstaShow WDC20:10 - 80%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:-20 - 60 °C
    • InstaShow WDC20:-10 - 60 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • CX-50 wireless presentation system HDMI Desktop:0 - 90%
    • InstaShow WDC20:5 - 90%

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59 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
Features1 differ
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
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 source480p, 525i, 540p, 576p, 625i, 720i, 720p, 768p, 960p, 1024p, 1035i, 1080i, 1080p
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 fps
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 user(s)
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)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz2.4 - 5 GHz
Dual-bandYesYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers30 m15 m
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1167 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceHDMIHDMI
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
Input voltageKnown for one110 - 220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs50 W24 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
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 compatibilityYesYes
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
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
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
WeightDiffers900 g330 g
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
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, USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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