Rank #4 in Best 4K Monitor 2026: Nine Ranked, and Two Listings That Contradict Themselves
Gawfolk 27in 4K IPS Gaming Monitor, 160Hz, White
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Gawfolk 27 inch 4K Gaming Monitor is number four in this guide and the cheapest screen in it at £161.46. It is a 27-inch IPS panel with a 3840 x 2160 resolution, a 160Hz refresh rate, a matte finish and a rated brightness of 300 candela. It carries a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 1,047 ratings.
The finding on this listing is the gap between the bullets and the table. The first feature bullet advertises 4,000:1 dynamic contrast; the specification table on the same page lists a contrast ratio of 1000:1. The connectivity bullet advertises HDMI(2.1)*2; the specification row "Total HDMI Port" says 1. The product name calls the monitor White, while the specification table lists the colour as Black. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 1,047 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £161.46 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,047 ratings |
| Screen | 27 inches, IPS, matte, 3840 x 2160 UHD |
| Refresh rate | 160 Hz (as listed) |
| Contrast ratio - bullet vs table | 4,000:1 dynamic vs 1,000:1 |
| HDMI ports - bullet vs table | HDMI 2.1 x2 vs Total HDMI Port 1 |
| Brightness | 300 candela |
| Colour - name vs table | White in the product name, Black in the specification table |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent pictureAdjustments to settings and power switch done by a series of 4 buttons on back ... takes a bit of getting used to.Has a variety of video inputs which makes it very versatile.Connected to my imac mini work extremely well.No inbuilt cameraTechnical specifications very goodRefresh rate etc”
Verified purchase“These are very nice monitors. Very clear, very bright. Maybe a bit too bright but I suppose that can be turned down. I am very happy with them and the bezels are pretty much non-existent, making it a good two-monitor combo.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 4K Monitor 2026: Nine Ranked, and Two Listings That Contradict Themselves.
Questions people ask
What is the refresh rate of the Gawfolk 27 inch 4K monitor?
The product name says 160HZ and the specification table also states 160 Hz.
Does the Gawfolk monitor have two HDMI 2.1 ports?
The feature bullets say HDMI(2.1)*2, but the specification table on the same page lists a Total HDMI Port of 1.
What contrast ratio does this Gawfolk monitor have?
The first feature bullet says 4,000:1 dynamic contrast, while the specification table gives a contrast ratio of 1000:1.
What warranty does Gawfolk offer?
Gawfolk states a worry-free 18-month warranty, and asks buyers to contact them about any damage, malfunction or missing accessories.
Is the Gawfolk 27 inch monitor black or white?
The product name describes it as White, while the specification table lists the colour as Black.
How much does the Gawfolk 27 inch 4K monitor cost?
The listing price is £161.46, the cheapest of the monitors covered in this guide.
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