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What Is the Best Wireless Presentation System for iPads?

  • BenQ
  • 2022-11-11

This article compares the most popular wireless HDMI systems for iPads when used to screen mirror on a projector or large display in a meeting room.

iPads are hot again. With the introduction of the all-new iPad Pro models that eliminate the old touch ID button, the new $599 iPad Air and the 10th-generation iPad for $449 attract more people than ever to use them as either a supplemental or primary business computer. One major application for these devices is collaborating using either Keynote, or the iPad version of PowerPoint, with one or two people via the screen itself, or on a large display using one of the latest wireless presentation systems. With over 30 different wireless presentation systems to choose from, which is the best for iPad users and why?

BenQ InstaShow Wireless HDMI Screen Mirroring for iPad

What Do iPad Users Want in a Wireless Presentation System?


According to the Commercial Integrators “Deep Dive” report, a whopping 97% of respondents said they wanted something easy to use as a key part of their collaboration system, resulting in a flexible and simple setup. The overriding message is that users want a collaboration system that is as easy to use as an iPad itself.

What Makes a Wireless Presentation System Easy to Use for iPad?


Apple users value simplicity, so we designed InstaShow to be as easy to use as possible. For example, if you want to connect an iPad Pro to a projector using an InstaShow WDC10C or WDC20C, you just plug in a USB-C button to your iPad and start presenting in seconds. No apps needed, just plug & play. Additionally, InstaShow works with other models using an HDMI to Lightning adapter. With the InstaShow WDC20 and WDC30, you can use the built-in Apple AirPlay function, as well as the InstaShare app to mirror your screen wirelessly.

How Flexible Are They to Use with Different Devices?


Creative professionals consistently utilize iPads, such as engineers, scientists, photographers, and realtors, who typically have other equipment such as cameras, media players, and technical instruments that may need to connect to a wireless collaboration system. With InstaShow, you can connect nearly any device (such as a digital camera or media player) that outputs HDMI to a projector or flat panel display simply by plugging in a button, or adapter. When multiple presenters want to take turns to screen mirror their contents, just tap the button. With InstaShow WDC20 and WDC30 you can even display four different sources on the screen at the same time.

How Simple are They to Setup?


Many wireless presentation systems rely on corporate Wi-Fi networks to connect an iPad or other devices to a projector via a proprietary app. While this eliminates any need for hardware it comes at the cost of being much more complicated to set up.

For example, one popular wireless HDMI system requires over 40 network port configurations and up to 25Mbps of bandwidth for each user on the system, then add in a yearly subscription to make sure it stays up to date.

The alternative is a system that is super easy to set up, and most YouTube reviews show how the device can be set up live on camera. Because InstaShow doesn’t require any dedicated network connectivity, it is as easy as plugging in a receiver to the display and setting the buttons up on the meeting room desk in a typical corporate or classroom environment.

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How Do the Top Wireless HDMI Models Compare?


While there are many choices for wireless presentation systems, including just adding an Apple TV, we will look at the top-selling commercial wireless presentation systems for corporate and education collaboration and how they stack up.

Products

BenQ InstaShow

Barco Clickshare

Airtame

Products

Models

BenQ InstaShow

WDC10/WDC10C

WDC20/WDC20C

WDC30

Barco Clickshare

C-5

C-10

Airtame

Airtame 2

Products

Easy to use

(iPad Connection options)

BenQ InstaShow

USB-C Button*

HDMI Button

AirPlay**

InstaShow App**

Barco Clickshare

USB-C Button

ClickShare App

AirPlay

Airtame

Airtame App

Products

Easy to set up

BenQ InstaShow

Very Easy

  • No networking required
  • No apps required

Barco Clickshare

Complicated

  • Network configuration required to use on a regular basis

Airtame

Complicated

  • Excess bandwidth and network configuration required

Products

Supported devices

BenQ InstaShow

Mac OS

iOS

Windows

Android

Chromebook

Media players

Linux devices

Any HDMI device

Barco Clickshare

Mac OS

iOS

Windows

Android

Airtame

Mac OS

iOS

Windows

Android

Chromebook

Linux

Products

Security

BenQ InstaShow

128-bit encryption

Barco Clickshare

128-bit encryption

Airtame

No encryption

Products

# of presenters on the screen at once

BenQ InstaShow

Up to four

Barco Clickshare

Up to two

Airtame

One

*Available for InstaShow WDC10C and WDC20C

**Available for InstaShow WDC20/WDC20C and WDC30

Why Consider InstaShow for Use with Your iPads?


InstaShow delivers the kind of simplicity and user experience that resonates with Apple users. The system works without having to be trained or having an IT guy hovering around your meeting to make sure it goes smoothly. When the co-founder of MacSources reviewed InstaShow, she found that she was “able to get the entire system and my screen displayed on our office television within about 5 minutes”. MyMac.com also awarded InstaShow the coveted Nemo’s MyMac Tech Innovation of the Year 2019 Award for its ease of use and high levels of security.


The latest InstaShow WDC30 also offers the ability to use either Airplay or the InstaShare app for flexibility on how you want to connect to your projector or flat panel. It can even display four different presenters on one screen (or up to eight presenters on two screens) at the same time, and every transmission out of InstaShow is highly secure.

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