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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is positioned as a midrange option offering higher performance suitable for general use, engineering, and creative tasks due to its Apple M1 processor and more RAM. It has a larger and more vivid display with better color accuracy, more storage, and longer battery life, which is ideal for those who require a robust and reliable machine for work that involves photo/video editing or software development. However, it's less portable and more expensive. On the other hand, the Gateway 11.6" is a budget-friendly laptop with basic specifications like an Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and storage, which is adequate for everyday tasks such as browsing, document editing, or streaming. It has a smaller form factor, which makes it more portable, although at the cost of screen size and resolution. Its lower price might be appealing if you're looking for something economical for light use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7
5.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers a powerful Apple M1 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a high-resolution screen, contributing to its good performance and visual experience for general use, along with a solid battery life and a premium keyboard.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.4
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.3
5.4
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is equipped with a powerful Apple M1 processor and better graphics, coupled with substantial screen resolution and color accuracy, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" has a weaker Intel Celeron processor, limited graphics capabilities, and a lower resolution screen, which may not handle complex engineering software or detailed design work effectively.
Content Creation
7.8
5.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for content creation, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.8
5.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for software development, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.6
5.7
13.3in
SIZE
11.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) boasts a high-resolution display, superior brightness, and panel type that renders sharp and vivid images for general use and precision for engineering and design due to its excellent color gamut coverage. Conversely, the Gateway 11.6" offers lower resolution and brightness, resulting in less clarity and vibrancy, making it less suitable for any detailed work in general use or engineering. When it comes to 3D applications, the MacBook Pro's lower refresh rate limits its performance for smooth and immersive experiences, while the Gateway's limitations in resolution, panel quality, and refresh rate render it poorly suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Gateway 11.6" has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
10.0
5.1
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Gateway 11.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
11.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 11.6" to have excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) | Gateway 11.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,249 | $89 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 7.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M1 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 491 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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