The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a midrange price and offers reliable performance, good battery life, and a lightweight design suitable for demanding tasks and general use. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" is considerably more affordable, sacrifices some performance and battery life for cost savings, and is highly portable due to its small size, making it more suited for basic tasks and carrying around. Neither of these laptops are fit for intensive gaming. If professional work or multitasking is important for you, the MacBook Pro is likely a better choice; for everyday use and budget-conscious buyers, the Gateway could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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
7.7/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 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 (2022) is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) outperforms the Gateway 11.6" in key areas like processing power with its Apple M2 chip, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a higher resolution and brighter screen which offers a more vibrant and clear display; it also has a significantly longer battery life for extended usage without charging.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.4/10
4.3/10
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 (2022) 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
7.5/10
5.4/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful Apple M2 CPU, higher RAM, and advanced integrated GPU, which can handle demanding software applications and multitasking. Additionally, the MacBook Pro offers superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and color accuracy, essential for detailed design work, whereas the Gateway 11.6" has a less capable Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, basic GPU, and a lower resolution screen that falls short for engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.9/10
5.7/10
6.7/10
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 (2022) 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
7.8/10
5.7/10
6.7/10
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 (2022) 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
7.6/10
5.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
11.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 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.
For general use, the MacBook Pro 13 offers a high-resolution display with impressive brightness, which provides clarity and ease of viewing, whereas the Gateway's lower resolution and brightness make for a less vibrant and sharp display. When it comes to engineering and design, the MacBook Pro's coverage of professional color gamuts ensures that colors are accurate and consistent, vital for detailed work, something the Gateway's screen cannot match due to its limited color range. For 3D applications, the MacBook Pro's display is not ideal due to a standard refresh rate, but the Gateway's poor resolution and refresh rate make it even less suitable for smooth and detailed 3D rendering.
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
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) 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
$1,219
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gateway 11.6" to have excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
"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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