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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a laptop with better build quality, higher screen resolution, and longer battery life, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is a considerable option, but it commands a higher price. It is also more portable due to its lower weight and compact size. Conversely, the Gateway 15.6" offers more storage space and RAM for multitasking at a lower cost, which may benefit you if you require more resources for less intensive tasks. However, you would be compromising on screen quality, battery life, and overall build. Neither of these laptops is ideal for intensive gaming. Choose the MacBook Pro if your work involves software that runs better on macOS or if you prefer its ecosystem. If you're budget-conscious but require a larger screen and more resources for everyday tasks, the Gateway could better meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 15.6"
- The Gateway 15.6" has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers a high-resolution screen, excellent battery life, and a powerful Apple M2 processor, making it highly portable and efficient for a variety of tasks, with the added benefit of a silent, fan-free operation.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.2
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is regarded as good for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU and integrated GPU, substantial screen quality with a high brightness level and color space coverage, and the advantages of portability with a lighter weight and longer battery life. On the other hand, despite the Gateway 15.6" offering more storage and RAM, its average CPU and GPU performance along with a lower-quality screen display and heavier build affects its suitability for intensive engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.9
7.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Gateway 15.6" are both good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
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
6.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for software development, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
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
6.1
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 13's display offers higher resolution and brightness, which enhances the clarity and visibility for everyday tasks, while its superior color gamut coverage renders precise colors for engineering and design work. The Gateway's lower resolution and brightness result in less crisp and vibrant visuals, making it adequate but not exceptional for general and design needs. However, for 3D applications where refresh rate is crucial, both laptops fall short, with the MacBook's higher quality display not compensating for a lack of high refresh rate, which is essential for smooth motion rendering in gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Gateway 15.6" 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the Gateway 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
5.1
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Gateway 15.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the Gateway 15.6" costs $400.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.0
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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) and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a capable built-in GPU suitable for some lighter 3D work, but it's limited to a 60Hz screen which might not be as smooth for fast-paced gaming, and many popular games are not compatible with its macOS. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" comes with an integrated GPU in the Intel i5 processor, also suited for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks, plus it runs Windows which supports a wider range of games, but like the MacBook, it has the same screen refresh limitation.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Gateway 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) | Gateway 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,219 | $400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 14.8'' x 9.5'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 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" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 497 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | 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 | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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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."
Gateway 15.6"
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Francisco Lahoz | July 2022
"Some concessions have to be made when shopping for a budget laptop. Walmart's Gateway Ultra Slim laptops succeeds on the affordability front and delivers serviceable specs and good battery life, though it's hard to claim it's the best (or even particularly good) at any particular aspect. Its build quality, especially the touchpad, is mediocre, and its performance is decent but doesn't lead the way. The Gateway does undercut the cost of some competitors and offers ample storage with good connectivity, so it's not to be ignored."
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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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