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ViewSonic VS18697

  • Monitors
  • 98″
  • 4K
  • LCD / LED

Running cost

€231.30 per year

€2,313 over 10 years

EU average, 6 h a day

Uses 80% more energy than the average for 98-inch monitors on Wattabill (12 models).

Running cost at a glance

  • €231.30 per year
  • €2,313 over 10 years
  • 799 kWh per year
  • 168 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
This model
Average for 98-inch monitors (12)

Your country and usage

6 h a day
  • Electricity at €0.2896 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2025-S2).
  • 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.

We assume prices stay the same over the years.

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About this model

Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.

IFP9850 Gen 4 - 98” ViewBoard® 4K Ultra HD Interactive Flat Panel

Featuring 4K Ultra HD resolution and an advanced, next-generation touchscreen, the ViewSonic® ViewBoard® IFP9850 delivers incredible collaborative capabilities for 21st century boardrooms and classrooms. With integrated myViewBoard® annotation software and ViewBoard Cast streaming software, content creation and sharing has never been easier. What’s more, this ENERGY STAR certified display delivers optional slot-in PC capability for more computing-intensive interactive applications. In addition, integrated USB-C provides quick and easy one-wire connectivity. A VESA-compatible design allows for installation on a wall mount, or on an optional trolley cart for more flexible installation in classrooms and meeting rooms.

ENHANCED TOUCHSCREEN PERFORMANCE

Thanks to ViewSonic ultra-fine touch technology, this interactive display delivers an ultra-smooth, natural handwriting experience. 20-point touch allows multiple users to simultaneously write or draw on the display’s surface using styluses or their fingers, or both at the same time. Dual-tip pen support allows users to simultaneously write or draw with two different colors.

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CONVENIENT USB TYPE-C

Lessons and presentations start fast with single cable USB Type-C connectivity. Users can simply walk into a room, plug in their device, and immediately begin sharing info on the ViewBoard display. In addition to fast data, audio, and video transfer, USB Type-C also provides quick 65W charging and touch pass-through over a single cable.

IMMERSIVE STEREO SOUND

Designed with dual 16W stereo speakers, this display combines incredible room-filling sound with amazing screen performance for an immersive multimedia experience.

MYVIEWBOARD™ DIGITAL WHITEBOARDING SOLUTION

myViewBoard digital whiteboarding software combines enterprise-level security with cloud-based portability and annotation tools to enhance the way your team connects and collaborates. Convenient features include secure single sign-on to your favorite cloud drives, easy conversion of common office files, QR code sharing, and much more.

VIEWBOARD CAST CONTENT SHARING SOFTWARE

ViewBoard Cast enables content streaming from mobile devices onto a ViewSonic display over wireless or cable networks. Multiple users can simultaneously annotate content (such as documents, cloud files, multimedia, etc.) on their devices in real time, and then stream and share that content onto the ViewSonic display. Multi-screen casting allows up to nine client screens to be shown on the ViewSonic display. Popular platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS-Airplay, Android, and Chrome are supported.

CENTRALIZED DEVICE CONTROL MANAGER

For IT admins, it’s tough managing the hundreds of devices and displays that live on the school network. Now with myViewBoard Manager, an easy-to-use web-based application, IT can securely set up, manage and maintain all of a school’s devices from a centralized dashboard.

SMARTPORT USB™

The ViewSonic SmartPort USB function allows devices to be plugged into any video source on the display, while still providing simultaneous access to the display’s front-facing USB ports.

Specifications

BrandViewSonic
ModelVS18697
Energy classG
Screen size98″ (247 cm)
Power in on mode (SDR)364.7 W
Standby0.3 W
Off mode0 W
Resolution3840 × 2160
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelLED LCD
Refresh rate60 Hz
Power supplyInternal
Guaranteed support8 years
Software updates9 years
Spare parts available8 years
On the market sinceDecember 1, 2021
EPREL registration number1031394

Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.

Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.