ViewSonic Ultrawide ViewSonic CDE105UW 105" UHD 5K Ultrawide Review
The ViewSonic CDE105UW is a 105-inch ultrawide marvel with a picture so sharp it hurts, but its 60Hz refresh rate is a deal-breaker for anyone but the most specific corporate buyer.
The 30-Second Version
The ViewSonic CDE105UW is a stunning 105-inch 5K commercial display with best-in-class picture quality, but its 60Hz refresh rate is a major weakness. It's an all-in-one solution for boardrooms, not for performance. Only consider it if your budget matches its massive size.
Overview
The ViewSonic CDE105UW is a 105-inch ultrawide commercial display, and that size is the whole story. It's a massive, 5K-resolution canvas built for boardrooms and digital signage, not your home office. With its integrated Android 13 system and 60W speaker setup, it's designed to be an all-in-one presentation hub that just needs power and a source.
Performance
The picture quality is where this thing shines. That 5120 x 2160 resolution on a 21:9 screen is stunningly sharp, and the 500-nit brightness and color accuracy are among the best we've tested. But that's where the good news ends. The 60Hz refresh rate and 14ms response time are a real letdown, landing in the bottom 2nd percentile for performance. This screen is not for anything fast-moving.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive, incredibly sharp 5K ultrawide display. 95th
- Best-in-class color accuracy and brightness for its category. 94th
- All-in-one design with Android OS and powerful built-in speakers. 85th
- Flexible portrait or landscape mounting for digital signage. 76th
Cons
- Abysmal 60Hz refresh and slow response time for the price. 2th
- It weighs over 116 pounds, so mounting is a two-person job. 31th
- The feature set is underwhelming compared to other commercial displays.
- You could buy a small car for the price of this screen.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 14 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) |
Connectivity
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
Ergonomics
| VESA Mount | 000x600 |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 53.0 kg / 117.0 lbs |
Value & Pricing
With prices swinging from $10,799 to over $15,358, the value proposition is... niche. You're paying a massive premium for the sheer size and integrated system. If you need a gigantic, ready-to-go presentation wall, it might be justifiable. For anyone else, it's an astronomically expensive way to get middling features on a beautiful canvas.
Price History
vs Competition
Don't confuse this with the gaming monitors listed as competitors, like the Samsung Odyssey G9 or LG UltraGear. Those are about high refresh rates for a totally different use. A fairer comparison is to other large-format commercial displays. The ViewSonic wins on integrated smarts and out-of-the-box simplicity, but it loses on raw performance specs and often on price. You're trading flexibility and speed for a giant, pretty plug-and-play solution.
| Spec | ViewSonic Ultrawide ViewSonic CDE105UW 105" UHD 5K Ultrawide | Samsung Odyssey Samsung - 57" Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K UHD Quantum | MSI MAG MSI 32" UHD 4K 165Hz Nvidia G-Sync Compatible | LG UltraGear LG UltraGear 45" WUHD DUAL MODE 4K 165Hz FHD 330Hz | ASUS ROG Swift ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift OLED PG27UCDM 26.5" | BenQ MOBIUZ BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U 27" 4K HDR 165 Hz Gaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | - | 57 | 32 | 45 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | LCD | VA | OLED | OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 165 | 165 | 240 | 165 |
| Response Time Ms | 14 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | HDR10+ | HDR400 | HDR10 | HDR400 | HDR10 |
Common Questions
Q: Can you use this for gaming?
Absolutely not. The 60Hz refresh and 14ms response time are among the worst we've seen for motion clarity. This is a professional presentation tool.
Q: Does it need a separate computer?
No, it has a built-in octa-core SoC running Android 13, so it can run apps like Microsoft Teams natively. You can also connect external sources via its many ports.
Q: How do you even mount something this big?
Carefully, and with help. It supports standard VESA 600x600 mounts, but at 116 lbs, you'll need a seriously robust wall bracket or stand and at least two people to install it.
Who Should Skip This
Gamers, creative professionals doing color-critical work on a budget, and anyone looking for a high-performance monitor should look elsewhere. The slow refresh rate is a deal-breaker for fast motion, and you can get better color performance on professional-grade monitors for a fraction of this price. If you need portability, this 116-pound behemoth is the exact opposite of that.
Verdict
Buy this only if you're outfitting a corporate boardroom, a high-end control room, or a digital signage installation where a single, stunning, self-contained display is worth a five-figure sum. It's for the IT manager who needs a 24/7 reliable wall display that just works with Teams Rooms, not for the creative pro or home user.