BenQ InstaShow WDC10C Wireless Presentation System

Overview

The BenQ WDC10C is an HDMI streaming player designed to pair with a laptop as its source rather than a built in app platform like Roku or Google TV. It outputs at 1080p Full HD and weighs 2.8 lb, in black.

Where most streaming sticks tie you to a phone or smart TV ecosystem, this one is built around a laptop connection, which suits classrooms, conference rooms and home offices more than a living room couch. Full HD tops out at 1080p, so it will not push 4K content. The listing gives no wireless spec, so treat the HDMI connection as the primary link until confirmed otherwise.

• 1080p Full HD output
• Laptop sourced streaming
• HDMI connection
• 2.8 lb, black finish

Who it's for

Best suited to anyone who wants to send a laptop screen to a television or projector without juggling cables at both ends, such as a home office or study setup. It is not aimed at buyers who want app based streaming of Netflix or similar services directly on the device.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Output is capped at 1080p Full HD, so image quality depends on the source laptop rather than the streamer upscaling anything. The HDMI connection carries both video and audio to the display. At 2.8 lb it is light enough to move between rooms or pack for a presentation.

Specifications