Rank #10 in Best Gaming Monitor 27 Inch in 2026: 10 Ranked, from £90 to £399
Gawfolk 27" QHD Gaming Monitor, 120Hz, IPS, G-Sync/Adaptive Sync
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Gawfolk is the cheapest well-evidenced route to QHD 2560x1440 in our ranking. The listing describes a 27-inch IPS-style panel at 120Hz with a 2ms response time, adaptive sync and a flicker-free backlight, listing AMD FreeSync Premium among the picture features. Viewing angles are given as 178 degrees.
One entry in the listing deserves caution: the specification table quotes a 4000:1 contrast ratio while describing the panel as a standard IPS type, a figure well outside the usual range for that technology. Connectivity as listed is one HDMI port and one video output alongside DisplayPort, and the product features mention a frameless design and tilt adjustment. At the time of collection it carried 1,387 ratings at 4.2 stars, the second largest sample in this ranking. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 1,387 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Screen Finish Type | Glossy |
| Contrast Ratio | 4000:1 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Display Type | LED |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Viewing Angle | 178 Degrees |
| Image Brightness | 300 Candela |
| Colour Gamut Value | 99.0 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Picture Quality Enhancement Technology | AMD FreeSync Premium, Flicker-Free |
| Screen Size | 27 Inches |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1D x 60.5W x 36.5H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 4.53 kg |
| Resolution | QHD Wide 1440p |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Total HDMI Port | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 2 |
| Product Features | Adaptive Sync, Blue Light Filter, Flicker-Free, Frameless, Tilt Adjustment |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I've been really pleased with this monitor. The curved screen is a nice size for a desk and feels quite immersive when gaming without being so big that you're constantly moving your head around.The picture looks sharp at 1080p and the 120Hz refresh rate makes games and general scrolling feel noticeably smooth. Setup was straightforward and having the speakers built in is handy too. They're perfectly usable for everyday videos and casual gaming, although I'd still use headphones when I want better sound.Overall it has been a really good monitor for everyday use and gaming. It looks smart on the desk, performs well and gives you a lot for the money. Very happy with it so far.”
Verified purchase“Wanted a cheap 2k (QHD) MONITOR for my PS5 setup. Was looking at this one or a koorui monitor but the koorui was only 100hz. Amazon had a discount voucher attached to this one so I took the plunge for £89.Arrived next day, mediocre packaging but it wasn't damaged. Super lightweight which isn't always a good sign, but looked okay. Connected it all up to the PS5 and nothing no image. After some button pressing on the monitor I got it to come on to hdmi input and the picture was great. It detected HDR which I turned off as this monitor isn't bright enough for good HDR, I turned up the brightness to max and contrast to around 70-75 and that was it. The PS5 detected the 120hz and that it was in 2560x1440p resolution and all has been great since. I turn on the PS5 and the monitor turns on too, don't expect audio through the monitor though as it has no built in speakers. It does have a aux audio output which I have connected up to a fosi audio amplifier which gives me my sound (make sure if you do this to set the output volume of the monitor to 100%).So far the monitor is performing as expected the image quality is good nice colours, clear image, no dead pixels. The build quality is a little cheap feeling but on the desk it looks okay. The stand is terrible though no movement apart from a little bit of tilt. I cannot talk about longevity as I've only had it for around a month so far but it is working great. For the price you can't complain at all really you could spend the extra 30-40 and get a monitor with a few more features, but I do recommend this monitor if you are ok a budget.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Gaming Monitor 27 Inch in 2026: 10 Ranked, from £90 to £399.
Rank #1
LG UltraGear OLED GX7 27GX704A, 27" QHD, 240Hz, 0.03ms, HDMI 2.1
£399.00
Rank #2
KTC 27" QHD Gaming Monitor, 200Hz (210Hz OC), Fast IPS, Built-in Speakers
£159.99
Rank #3
CRUA 27" Curved Gaming Monitor, FHD 1080p, 180Hz/200Hz, 1800R, 1ms
£96.89
Rank #4
KOORUI 27" Gaming Monitor, FHD 1080p, 240Hz, IPS, HDR400, 1ms
£129.99
Questions people ask
What resolution and refresh rate are listed?
QHD 2560x1440 at 120Hz.
What contrast ratio does the listing quote?
4000:1, though the panel is described as IPS.
What response time is listed?
2ms.
What ports are listed?
One HDMI port, one video output and DisplayPort.
Does it support adaptive sync?
Yes, AMD FreeSync Premium is named among its picture features.
How many ratings does it have?
1,387 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars.
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