Product comparison · 2 wireless presentation systems

BenQ VS20 InstaShow vs Biamp Modena Server

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ VS20 InstaShow has 30 fps more maximum frame rate than the Biamp Modena Server (60 fps vs 30 fps). The BenQ VS20 InstaShow has 9,100 Mbit/s more Ethernet LAN data rates than the Biamp Modena Server (10,100 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The BenQ VS20 InstaShow has 229.6 mm more package width than the Biamp Modena Server (490 mm vs 260.4 mm). Product colour: Black on the BenQ VS20 InstaShow, Black, White on the Biamp Modena Server. Supported video modes: 720p, 1080p on the BenQ VS20 InstaShow, 1080p on the Biamp Modena Server.

Product colour
- VS20 InstaShow:Black
- Modena Server:Black, White
Supported video modes
- VS20 InstaShow:720p, 1080p
- Modena Server:1080p
Maximum frame rate
- VS20 InstaShow:60 fps
- Modena Server:30 fps
Ethernet LAN data rates
- VS20 InstaShow:10,100 Mbit/s
- Modena Server:1000 Mbit/s
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- VS20 InstaShow:10 - 80%
- Modena Server:0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)
- VS20 InstaShow:-10 - 60 °C
- Modena Server:-20 - 60 °C
Weight
- VS20 InstaShow:549 g
- Modena Server:1.1 kg
Package width
- VS20 InstaShow:490 mm
- Modena Server:260.4 mm

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Comparison of VS20 InstaShow, Modena Server
58 specifications	A BenQ VS20 InstaShow View product	B Biamp Modena Server View product
Design1 differ
Form factor	Desktop	Desktop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	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)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers	720p, 1080p	1080p
Maximum frame rateDiffers	60 fps	30 fps
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for one	32	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security updates end dateKnown for one	31/12/2026	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Maximum resolution (HDMI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	867 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one	5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsKnown for one	128-bit AES, SSID, WPA2, WPA2-PSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	20 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
InterfaceKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI input ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown 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
Poweridentical
Power source type	DC	DC
Input currentKnown for one	3 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage	12 V	12 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one	11 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Android, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	549 g	1.1 kg
Package widthDiffers	490 mm	260.4 mm
Package depthDiffers	590 mm	209.6 mm
Package heightDiffers	239 mm	95.3 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.52 kg	1.81 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	132 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	51 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
Country of originDiffers	China	Italy
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers	8528620000	8517620050
Products per palletKnown for one	84 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5A992

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BenQ VS20 InstaShow vs Biamp Modena Server

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