The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a high-end laptop that excels in performance, especially for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. While it is less portable due to a bit higher weight and a larger price tag, its screen is well-suited for general and engineering use, with better color accuracy and a higher refresh rate. On the other hand, the Gateway 14.1" is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it more portable, but with limited storage, memory, and basic Intel Celeron performance, it is less suitable for intensive tasks. Its display, while adequate for general use, does not match the visual quality or motion handling of the ASUS for gaming or professional work. Choose the ASUS if performance and screen quality are priorities and you're okay with a heftier price, or the Gateway if you need something more affordable and primarily for lighter tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which contribute to smoother visuals and enhanced gaming performance. In contrast, the Gateway 14.1" falls short for such tasks because it is equipped with a less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, leading to less fluid graphics and lower performance in gaming and 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is superior for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 16GB RAM, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, whereas the Gateway 14.1" has a less capable Intel Celeron CPU, only 4GB RAM, basic integrated graphics, and an IPS screen with lower color accuracy, making it inadequate for demanding tasks. Although the Gateway is lighter and has an equally good battery life, its inferior performance makes it unsuitable for intensive engineering and design work, while the ASUS excels in this regard but is slightly less portable.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
8.0/10
5.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
8.4/10
6.0/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks that require a wide color gamut, but its lower refresh rate can detract from the smooth visuals needed for gaming and 3D applications. The Gateway 14.1" offers a fair-resolution screen that is adequate for everyday tasks and sufficient for basic design work, but it may not deliver the level of detail or color precision that professional designers require. For gaming and 3D, both laptops may fall short due to poor refresh rates, not providing the fluid motion that enhances the gaming experience.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.1in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Gateway 14.1" both have very good portability, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Gateway 14.1" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$99
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X13 or the Gateway 14.1"
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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