Barco ClickShare C-10 vs. BenQ InstaShow WDC15: Which wireless presentation system is the best?

Perhaps the best feature of the Barco ClickShare and InstaShow systems is that they don’t rely on using the corporate Wi-Fi network infrastructure to mirror data from their notebook. Both are button-based systems - the most popular type of wireless presentations systems used in corporations that speed the connection to the screen and eliminate having to share sensitive network access with guests.  But the main difference between the Barco C-10 and BenQ InstaShow WDC15 is that the InstaShow operates without any software having to be loaded on your notebook or device. 

Why is this a big deal?  Any fan of CSI: Cyber or Silicon Valley knows that installing software on a notebook opens the door for malware, phishing, and other hacks that can exploit a vulnerability in your computer.  For that reason, most companies have restrictions on installing code or software which could make it difficult to use a ClickShare button by a guest.   For guests using Windows, when they plug a button into their notebook that is connected to internet, the Clickshare driver will be installed and the software executable file will be started by the driver, and on a MacBook, the button appears in the finder as a CD-ROM drive for you to install the ClickShare app before you can use the button.  Besides taking up precious meeting time, for a semi-paranoid guest presenting for the first time in your conference room, it may not be the warmest welcome.  By contrast, the BenQ WDC15 button plugs into either a USB-C port or the HDMI port and starts working in seconds.  Without any software drama.

According to IDC, Chromebooks are becoming increasingly popular in business, especially smaller companies.  The BenQ InstaShow WDC15 button can be directly connected to the USB-C port of a Chromebook to share the screen in seconds.  Neither the Barco C-10 button nor the ClickShare app directly supports Chromebooks, so Chromebook users are left scrambling for either a cable or trying to get Google casting to work.   In addition, the InstaShow WDC15 button can also plug into any other HDMI source such as a Blu-Ray player, digital camera, digital microscopes, and even medical imaging devices for easy wireless sharing.  Imagine your creative team being able to share raw video feeds from their camera, media players, or even a video over IP player.  The InstaShow works just like a wireless HDMI cable for these devices, while the Barco ClickShare C-10 is limited to only standard computers and phones that can run their software.

Imagine you hiring the famous Apple and Canva evangelist Guy Kawasaki to speak to your team on how your organization can leverage the newest multimedia tools to expand your business.  However, If he plugs in the Barco C-10 button to his MacBook, he won’t be able to see his speaking notes since the Barco ClickShare C-10 Gen 2 does not support extended desktop for the Mac.  In fact, if he was to use a Windows notebook instead of a Mac, he would have to take the time to download and install the Windows Extended Desktop app on his machine before he could see his notes in presenter mode.  Since his average speaking fee is over $75,000, you may want to consider using the BenQ InstaShow WDC15 that has built-in support for using your extended desktop, so he can look at your notes and upcoming slides during your presentation no matter what computer he wants to use. 

Want to keep prying eyes from seeing your latest product roadmap or pro-forma financial statement?   While both the Barco C-10 and BenQ InstaShow have ISO 27001 certification an use advanced encryption, the InstaShow is the only wireless presentation that has been certified from known common hacks used to enable unauthorized access to presentation content and even network access. The BenQ InstaShow has been tested and certified under the rigorous CVSS 4.0 security specification. This offers more peace of mind for IT managers who are worried about hackers using the network connection used by Barco to gain unauthorized access or watching a presentation from outside the room.  As of July 2025, the Barco C-10 does not have CVSS 4.0 security certification.

In business, video is primarily used as a powerful marketing tool to engage customers, increase brand awareness, showcase products and services, tell a story, and build trust.  In 2024, HDCP encryption is the primary way that companies protect their video content from unauthorized duplication or manipulation.  Most notebooks, such as a MacBook, require a HDCP certified display (nearly every digital display sold today) in order to show protected content on a screen.  But only the BenQ InstaShow WDC15 has the ability to wirelessly share HDCP content on a screen.  If you try and share any HDCP protected content on a screen with a Clickshare button, you will only get a black screen with an error message.  Not exactly the best visual when you’re trying to tell a story and build trust with a client.

The BenQ InstaShow WDC15 and the Barco Clickshare C-10 both come with a one year warranty, provided that you purchase through an authorized resellers. One difference is that BenQ makes it easy for customers to purchase products on Amazon and manages our authorized resellers on the platform so that customers don’t have to worry about complications if there is a claim.  In August 2025, the resellers offering the Barco Clickshare C-10  product on Amazon were not on the list of Barco’s authorized resellers, so there could be a risk purchasing a product without a factory warranty.  Both companies offer extended warranty coverage for up to five years.