Gawfolk 45 inch Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming 185Hz PC Monitor
By Gawfolk · Computer Monitors · Desk & Streaming Setup
- 45-inch VA panel
- 5120x1440 DQHD resolution
- 185Hz refresh rate
- 32:9 aspect ratio
- 1500R curvature
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Summary
A 45-inch VA ultrawide with 5120×1440 resolution, 185Hz refresh rate, 1500R curvature, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, built-in speakers and a tilt-adjustable aluminum alloy stand, listed by Gawfolk at $499.99. No independent test or owner report for this model was found, so treat the specification sheet as the only verified performance claim.
Strengths
- 185Hz refresh rate and 5120×1440 resolution for gaming and productivity
- 32:9 ultrawide aspect ratio for multi-window setups
- 1500R curved panel for immersive viewing
- 2× HDMI 2.1 and 2× DisplayPort 1.4 for modern GPUs
- Built-in speakers and headphone jack
- FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility
Weaknesses
- No independent lab tests or owner reports available
- Weight, power consumption, brightness, contrast ratio, colour-gamut and response-time figures are not published
- No included-items list (cables, adapters, documentation) is published
- The user manual link points to a PDF for other models
- Warranty is administered by Element TV Company, LP rather than Gawfolk directly
- Shipping and transportation costs for warranty claims are the customer’s responsibility
Verified specifications
| Model | GFTY990 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gawfolk |
| Panel technology | VA |
| Screen size | 45 inches |
| Native resolution | 5120×1440 |
| Aspect ratio | 32:9 |
| Refresh rate | 185Hz |
| Curvature | 1500R, curved panel |
| Color | black |
| Connections | 2× HDMI 2.1; 2× DisplayPort 1.4; headphone jack |
| Stand / mounting | tilt-adjustable aluminum alloy stand, 100×100mm VESA |
| Audio | built-in speakers |
| Lighting | rear RGB ambient lighting |
| Sync | FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility |
| Product identifier | B0H7R6N35X |
Full research notes and sources
Panel performance and measurements
No independent lab test of this exact model was found: RTINGS’ search returns nothing for the brand, and PCMonitors.info carries no Gawfolk entry. PCMag, Tom’s Guide, CNET and Wirecutter pages for Gawfolk were not found through the available search index. The model should therefore be treated as untested by independent labs: response time, brightness, contrast, colour accuracy, uniformity, input lag and VRR stability are all unmeasured.
Warranty and service
Gawfolk’s warranty policy is administered by Element TV Company, LP: a 30-day return and refund guarantee, a 1-year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship, and a 2-year extended warranty if the product is registered within 90 days of purchase. Warranty claims require contacting Element for problem determination and service procedures, and proof of purchase must be presented. Shipping and transportation costs to and from the service provider are the customer’s responsibility during the warranty period. The warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada and only for the original purchaser, and is non-transferable.
Warranty exclusions
The warranty exclusions identify general risk categories for this brand: abuse or misuse, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, unauthorized repairs, commercial use, transit and setup costs, ordinary wear and tear, and images burnt into the screen.
Installation and setup
Weight, full dimensions with and without stand, and desk-clearance requirements are not published on the product page.
Is it worth it?
At $499.99 the GFTY990 matches the 49-inch 5120×1440 120Hz GF490E and sits below the 44.5-inch 200Hz GFTY993 ($529.99) and below the 240Hz 49/49.5-inch models ($599.99). Within Gawfolk’s own lineup, the 45-inch 185Hz configuration is the mid-point refresh offer in the 5120×1440 class. Without any measured data or owner history, however, price-to-quality cannot be verified: the on-paper comparison is against Gawfolk’s own lineup, not against independently tested competitors, since no independent test of this model exists.
Which model this is
This page covers the Gawfolk GFTY990 Ultrawide Monitor, hardware model GFTY990, in black finish. Gawfolk is a gaming monitor brand, and the product warranty is administered by Element TV Company, LP.
The listing linked from this page carries ASIN B0GL76GY4P, which is a different Gawfolk listing rather than the GFTY990 itself. The identifier on Gawfolk’s own product page for this model is B0H7R6N35X, so match on GFTY990 before you buy.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- Gawfolk GFTY990 Ultrawide Monitor
- Gawfolk Ultrawide Monitors
- Gawfolk Monitors - all products list
- Gawfolk - Gaming Monitors, Ultrawide Screens & Curved PC Displays
- Gawfolk Warranty Policy
- Gawfolk User Manual
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