Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

BenQ InstaShow WDC30 vs ScreenBeam 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA

30specifications compared
19differ
11identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ InstaShow WDC30 has 1 more HDMI outputs than the ScreenBeam 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA (2 vs 1). The ScreenBeam 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the BenQ InstaShow WDC30 (2 vs 1). The ScreenBeam 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA has 24 W more power consumption (max) than the BenQ InstaShow WDC30 (36 W vs 12 W). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the BenQ InstaShow WDC30, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the ScreenBeam 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the BenQ InstaShow WDC30, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the ScreenBeam 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA.

Top Wi-Fi standard
- InstaShow WDC30:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data rates
- InstaShow WDC30:10,100 Mbit/s
- 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology
- InstaShow WDC30:10/100Base-T(X)
- 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Interface
- InstaShow WDC30:HDMI
- 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA:HDMI + USB Type-A
Number of HDMI outputs
- InstaShow WDC30:2
- 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- InstaShow WDC30:1
- 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA:2
Power consumption (max)
- InstaShow WDC30:12 W
- 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA:36 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- InstaShow WDC30:10 - 80%
- 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA:-20 - 85%

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Comparison of InstaShow WDC30, 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA
68 specifications	A BenQ InstaShow WDC30 View product	B ScreenBeam 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA View product
Designidentical
Form factor	Desktop	Desktop
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, UL, CE, RoHS, C-Tick
Features1 differ
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 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)	3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for one	720p, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	60 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for one	64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security updates end dateKnown for one	31/12/2025	Unknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for one	External	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	5 dBi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	1750 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one	2.4 / 5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-bandKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Security algorithmsDiffers	128-bit AES, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA3	EAP-TLS, PEAP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
InterfaceDiffers	HDMI	HDMI + USB Type-A
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	2	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
3.5 mm (1/8-inch) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source type	DC	DC
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	3.33 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	12 W	36 W
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 DC
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.4 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ChromeOS
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Android, iOS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	-20 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 60 °C	20 - 80 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 90%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.73 kg	431 g
Package widthDiffers	447 mm	178 mm
Package depthDiffers	720 mm	287 mm
Package heightDiffers	177 mm	83 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.9 kg	1.13 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	129 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	HDMI	HDMI
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	8517620000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	144 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.1 kg
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	312 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	544 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	452 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL

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BenQ InstaShow WDC30 vs ScreenBeam 1100 Plus SBWD1100PCA

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