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.
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 | LG UltraGear LG UltraGear 45" WUHD DUAL MODE 4K 165Hz FHD 330Hz | ASUS ROG Swift ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift OLED PG27UCDM 26.5" | MSI MPG MSI 27 inch WQHD 2K 1440P 360Hz with AMD FreeSync | Dell UltraSharp Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K HDR 120 Hz Monitor (2-Pack) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | - | 57 | 45 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | LCD | VA | OLED | OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 14 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | - |
| Hdr | - | HDR10+ | HDR10 | HDR400 | HDR400 | HDR |
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.