Sansui Curved 27-inch
Score: 84/100
Gawfolk GF270C
Score: 69/100Rankings
The Sansui ES-27C1-CA is a 27-inch curved VA monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate, USB-C video-plus-PD and built-in speakers, targeting budget-conscious users who want an immersive display for work and casual gaming.
The Gawfolk GF270C is a 27" curved VA gaming monitor offering up to 180 Hz refresh via DisplayPort, 1 ms response time, and high contrast, targeting affordable high-refresh gaming. It lacks speakers and has limited ergonomics, with some users reporting quality issues.
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27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
120 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
300 nitsbest | 280 nits | |
4,000 ratiobest | 3,000 ratio | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
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Display(5) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz | 180 Hz |
HDR Support | true | false |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 280 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 4000 ratio | 3000 ratio |
Color Gamut | 110 | 98% sRGB |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 20 degrees | 15 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional editors and reviewers highlight the ES-27C1-CA as a value-packed option, praising its 1500R curve, 120 Hz panel, and the uncommon USB-C input for a monitor in this price range, while noting that its feature set is impressive for the cost.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's sleek design, immersive curve, smooth motion, and easy USB-C connectivity, especially with laptops like the MacBook Pro, while common complaints focus on weak speakers and limited ergonomic adjustments.
Professional coverage is limited, but eTeknix highlighted the monitor's high refresh rate, rapid response time, AMD FreeSync support, and good color coverage as strong points for a budget-oriented gaming display.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's smooth, high-refresh gaming performance and vibrant visuals, especially given its low price. However, many complain about quality-control issues such as dead pixels, screen defects, and missing accessories.
“smooth gaming experience at high refresh rates”
“dead pixels within the first week”
