What’s the difference between the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter and the Airtame 2?
Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter vs Airtame 2
Airtame and the Microsoft WiDi (Wireless Display Adapter) offer wireless screen sharing. Both solutions provide a physical product (the receiver) which connects to an HDMI display (or VGA display with an adapter). Here we provide a feature comparison between Airtame 2 and WiDi.
Please note that all technical specifications are taken directly from Microsoft’s website. In cases where pricing is not directly listed online, we include the quoted reseller price.
| Airtame 2 | Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 | |
| Powering | AC adapter or Power over Ethernet | USB |
| Price* | $499 | $39 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Windows | ✓ Airtame app + Miracast | ✓ Miracast |
| macOS | ✓ Airtame app + AirPlay | – |
| Chromebook | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | – |
| Linux | ✓ Airtame app + Google Cast | – |
| iOS | ✓ AirPlay | – |
| Android | ✓ Google Cast + Miracast | ✓ Miracast |
| Sharing | ||
| Resolution | 1080p up to 60 fps | 1080p up to 30 fps |
| Presenter mode | ✓ Single window sharing (app) + extended desktop (Miracast) | ✓ Extended desktop |
| One-to-many screen sharing | ✓ | – |
| Touchback support | ✓ With Miracast | – |
| Security | ||
| Works on enterprise networks | ✓ | – |
| Pin code connect | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web Proxy support | ✓ | – |
| Device management | ||
| Bulk updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | – |
| Remote updates | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | – |
| Different access levels | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | – |
| Moderator mode | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | – |
| Digital signage** | ||
| Websites | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | – |
| Custom images | ✓ Airtame Cloud Lite + Plus | – |
| Videos | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – |
| Productivity apps and dashboards | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – |
| Calendar sync for room management | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – |
| Scheduled Content | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – |
| Power management |
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| Sleep Schedule with CEC support | ✓ Airtame Cloud Plus | – |
*VAT not included.
**Customers can choose between an annual ($120 per year per screen) or a monthly plan ($12 per month per screen) for Airtame Cloud Plus. Device management and basic digital signage with Airtame Cloud Lite are available to all customers at no additional cost.
Why Airtame?
Airtame offers a combined solution for wireless screen sharing and digital signage. It’s a scalable solution with a clear return on investment, including decreased meeting downtime and IT maintenance.
Internal and guest presenters can easily share their screen in an instant, improving the overall work and learning experience while encouraging productivity and engagement. Digital signage with Airtame Cloud helps organizations make the most of their screens.
Airtame is the perfect match for everyday presenters, IT administrators, and managers.
More than 20,000 companies and educational institutions use Airtame.
Contact us to learn more.
Last edited on June 10th, 2021