When deciding between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Gateway 15.6", consider that the MacBook Pro offers a higher-resolution screen, better graphics performance, and a more robust ecosystem with MacOS. It's better for tasks that require more processing power like video editing, 3D work, or gaming. However, it's also heavier and less portable. The Gateway 15.6" runs Windows 10 Home and is lighter, making it more portable, it may serve you well for general use, office work, and light multimedia tasks. If battery life is critical for you, the MacBook Pro is known for its longer battery endurance. Both offer similar memory and storage, but the MacBook's overall performance is higher, just keep in mind it comes at the cost of portability and potentially less familiarity if you're accustomed to Windows. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good 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 16 (Late 2019).
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Gateway 15.6" are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) excels in screen quality, keyboard feel, and battery life, making it ideal for general use where these features enhance user experience, though it may be less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" also suits general use with adequate CPU and RAM capacity for typical tasks and offers a significant advantage in portability and heat management, albeit with a lower screen resolution and less impressive build and speaker quality.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 15.6" is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) boasts a stronger CPU and dedicated GPU, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a superior screen resolution that enhances visual clarity, while the Gateway 15.6" offers similar RAM and storage but with a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, limiting its capability for intensive tasks yet keeping it reasonably competitive in its category.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 15.6" is good.
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
7.9/10
6.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.8/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Gateway 15.6" for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and panel quality, which provides vivid and sharp images for general use and is supplemented by wide color coverage for professional engineering and design work. However, its refresh rate is not high enough for smooth 3D rendering, which is essential for gaming or 3D animation. In contrast, the Gateway 15.6" offers a fair display for general activities and enough color accuracy for some design tasks but lacks the high refresh rate and superior color gamut necessary for specialized 3D work or high-end design applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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.
Build Quality
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$380
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Gateway 15.6" costs $380.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Gateway 15.6" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is equipped with an AMD Radeon Pro GPU, which supports fair performance for 3D tasks, although the MacOS platform limits game compatibility, whereas the Gateway 15.6" features an Intel Iris Xe GPU suitable for modest gaming and 3D tasks on Windows, a more widely accepted platform for gaming. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and resolution impacting their performance, but the MacBook's better overall screen quality provides a sharper image for 3D applications.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Gateway 15.6" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Gateway 15.6" compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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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